You will wake up in the postoperative recovery area, called the PACU. Your blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration will be monitored, and yourpain will be addressed. Once awake you will be moved to a regular roomwhere you’ll increase your activity level (sitting in a chair, walking).If you’ve had a fusion, a brace may need to be worn. In 1 to 2 days you’ll be released from the hospital and given discharge instructions.