Margie, I've seen post-op experiences that are all over the place... ranging from "I thought this was going to hurt", all the way to the other extreme.
I'd make sure that your doctor knows about the 5 hour trip... that might not be realistic just a few days after the surgery.
What kind of fusion are you having??? this could range from a relatively low-invasive surgery all the way to fairly large front AND back procedures. The bigger the surgery, the longer the likely hospital stay. Maybe as short as a day or two, or much longer depending on they type of recovery you have.
More later....
Mark
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