I had back surgery back in 2013 for spinal stenosis. I was in excruciating pain before the surgery and now eight years later I’m in pretty good shape except for occasional back pain. Just be sure to take it easy after the surgery, I wore my back brace for several more weeks than recommended and it seemed to really help. And be very careful when picking objects up from the floor. Don’t bend over to pick things up, bend your knees. I forgot once and was in pain for a week after that. I also don’t try lifting anything over 20lbs either as the surgeon recommended.
I’ve got one of those handy picker-upper tools.