Hiya I had back surgery when I was 24 for degenerate discs I had something called a Graf stabilisation I had no choice really it was that or end up in a wheelchair. The time after the op wasn't pleasant I won't lie but I recovered really quickly because of my age and I got my life back and was able to return to work. So my experience was very good indeed. I agree with the others you have to look at your quality of life. At 40 I developed severe fibromyalgia I would do anything for someone to tell me there could be an ending to my suffering but sadly no that time hasn't come yet. What exactly are they going to d to your back?