I had fusion surgery due to two herniated discs.This was in 1985 at age 35. 4 to 5 to 6.Pain was level 10 for months before surgery.I was able to return to my job doing very physical things. There was nerve damage and loss of strength left arm,I never got back.
There is still mild pain and numbness.
I became a cyclist and accomplished a lot. I rode road bikes up til five years ago when my left wrist finally gave out, cartilage damage.
I have my doubts if recovery would be the same now at almost 72.
At the time my surgeon told me , I would have this now while your young , as you will get it eventually. He had had the surgery himself.