The first three weeks after surgery is the worst. The first three months are bad. After that, you are your way to a good recovery. When I woke up up after surgery, I did not remember anything. The last thing I remember was three days later after surgery, being in a black room with two people (nurses.) I was hullicinating so much due to the morphine, it was like a trip off of Acid. The narcotics they pump through your veins are so damn powerful. However, you still feel pain in your spine. My spine felt like it was being compressed. It gets better though. I sorta remember taking so many pills each day. I was taking so much oxycodone and viks and valums for spasms. You are also turned about one time every hour in the hospital. I dont remember all the details because I was so out of it. I remember some of my vivid dreams that felt like trips off of acid. When i came home, i stayed in bed a lot. I had to get up, my parents and grandparents pushed me so much. I would walk about half mile a day to a mile. It hurt like a bitch even with percoset. I would also be flushed and dizzy after. The pain was a lot less mild then in the hospital. After three months, the pain was pretty bad when i layed down for a long time or stood too long. Six months after, i have been experiencing spasm in my muscles in the back after I lift or run. Also if i play a sport, I can feel it afterwards. I am almost Seven months past my surgery. The pain decreases every month. I can't wait til the year is up, the fusion solid. I did not give my story to scare you people. This is merely the truth about this operation. It comes with a high price of pain, but in the end is it worth it? It sure is because it will prevent further pain in your older years and your back will be straight. It will be less noticable with a faded scar and rods and screw exceeding your back then a curved back with your shirt off. Hang in there, and give it your best. I suggest getting into shape before surgery. I spent 1 to 1/2 hours a day in the gym seven months prior to my sugery. Good luck, hope this will help you and open you eyes to the truth of this procedure.
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