Isthmic spondylisthesis
I have isthmic spondylisthesis 8 mm slippage with severe bilateral foraminal stenosis with bone spurs advanced degenerative disc with gas, and bilateral pars defect. I have surgery on September 15, 2026. I’m in a lot pain right now and my pain has advanced in both legs. I currently take muscle relaxers, inflammation medicine, and nerve pain medicine. I take these at night because they make me drowsy and loopy I still work but I’m wore out when I get home. My surgery will consist of L5-S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion with prosthetic cage placement and application of bone morphogenic protein followed by percutaneous posterior lumbar instrumented fusion at L5-S1. This will be performed all on the same surgery. Has anyone experienced this surgery what should I expect? Also, what advice would you give me moving forward ?