Gramajo I hope your lumbar fusion goes as well as mine did 3 years ago. Wonderful to be pain free. I'm in my late 60's and don't consider myself elderly - most of the time - not yet. It's the age spot, saggy skin, gray hair and wrinkles I don't like! But most times mind and body I don't 'feel' old. Just don't look in the mirror if I can help it! LOL