Im glad you didnt experience those but all my female friends who gave birth on spinal anesthesia reported pretty bad side effects
Just go for General Anesthesia. You sleep and wake up it was done.
Before LL surgery, you may want to do your own health checkup for any underlining illness and bone density.
This is to ensure you are healthy and bone density within the normal range.
Dr.Becker will provide blood thinner medication to prevent PE.
You are also encouraged to walk with crutches post operation.
You are not totally sitting on wheelchair or laying in bed.
You need to go daily PT when move to Rehab.