Upcoming l5-s1 spinal fusion surgery, what should I know ahead of time?

Hi all, I obtained a pars fracture from something in the past two years, likely from powerlifting... It started off as mild but has progressed, even with reduced activity, to incredibly painful and causing sciatica like symptoms in my right buttcheek and hamstring so I will be receiving spinal fusion for it with a cage/artificial disc in the upcoming months. For those who have had it, how did it impact your qualify of life? Can I return to lifting after? How did It affect your height? Any other comments? Thank you