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I was 47, had three kids at home who helped me, a husband, and my PEO sisters bringing meals for two weeks. It took all that to get me back up and going not because I was in pain, but because I couldn't do ANYTHING.
I will say that my biggest issue after the surgery came later in the recovery when I'd get terrible back spasms at night. It took PT three months after the surgery to get rid of those, so insist on PT if the doctor doesn't prescribe it.
I had surgery on my C-spine twice (across 18 months) for 2- and then 3-level fusions at 2 different levels; both with plates / screws. Both times were through the anterior neck - turns out the only reason they made me stay overnight was to monitor my airway which was "moved aside" during the surgery.
Walked out under my own power the morning after surgery - no brace / only restriction was lifting more than 5 pounds. Dr said "we didn't do all this work for you to be restricted". Straight to home. No PT.
I was in my early 60's at the time, and 10 years later am still totally pleased with the outcome! So EVERYONE'S experience will vary. Think positive but be realistic.
I am in Albuquerque...if you want more details, or want to know who my doc is, let me know!
I had surgery on my thoracic spine (middle back) in May and it was minimally invasive, took 2 weeks to heal, with no rehab, just lifting restrictions and no bending or twisting. I still slept in my bed at night and used a grabber to pick things up with.
You give no details at all about which section of the back your husband needs surgery on, so nobody can give you their story about recovery which may apply to his. The lower back, for instance, is a different ballgame entirely than the neck or thoracic spine.
Wishing him the best of luck
So ask the surgeon what the limitations are after surgery and suggestions to achieve them.
Get second opinions if you can. Check this out: https://news.va.gov/120769/appealing-your-health-care-decisions