researching/watching youtube stories really helped me in getting comfortable with the surgery. I also talked to several doctors before choosing my surgeon- specifically their history with performing spinal fusion, their procedures, asked questions, etc. Doing so made it easy for me to give my surgeon my complete trust even though my heart was ready to implode the night before :’) Everyone’s experience is different but on a scale of 1-10, my pain was about a 7 but then again I can’t remember the first 3 days lol. I couldn’t open my eyes bc they were dilated so much from my meds. The pain wasn’t striking, just dull and throbbing so you might have some trouble sleeping for the first week. There were some difficult days (they changed my bandages) and awesome milestone days (when I was able to go outside again on a wheelchair). In the end, I just thought everything they do, no matter how painful, was for a 110% recovery and nothing lasts forever anyway! I had to wear a brace afterward for 3 months. As of now, I can only bend 2 inches side to side and I never try to twist my back. I bend my knees when I pick up a dropped pencil but other times friends who know I had surgery done will pick up things for me so it’s really nice ^.^ I started working out again 4 months later(?). I started really slow. 2.5 mph on the treadmill for 45 minutes and I would test out my limits reasonably. The only thing I can’t do from my workout routine are the New York ballet warm ups I used to do! I also recommend physical therapy. That will really help with flexibility and back/core strengthening. good luck!! ♡
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