Six and a half Months ago I underwent a dual-fusion on my lumbar spine. The L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs were removed, and replaced with spacers, rods, and screws. While having a fractured spine was painful, and it made it hard to function physically- the hardest part was strictly mental. I've been in love with athletics since a kid, and my love for fitness only grew as a Marine. I had so many questions going under the knife for a procedure so intense, and even more fears. I wrestled with constantly fe