Bless your heart! I hope the surgery goes well, you get relief, and that you are back quilting soon! I have arthritis in my spine and have so far kept myself moving enough to keep it from having to HAVE to have surgery. The docs keep encouraging me to let them cut but no way until I can't walk anymore.
I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. DO the therapy for sure, it will hurt but short term.
Hugs,
Sharon