I had this done 3 years ago this October. I had two work related injuries that ruined 2 discs. This made driving impossible prior to surgery. Before I got my Boxster I had a 2007 SLK. Even post surgery 2 hours in that car was all I could stand without a break. The Boxster is much easier on the "new" back and the new back is pretty much trouble free as long as you streatch every day. It's amazing how the titanium and lego pieces work.