Hello Andy,
I hope that your surgical outcome is everything you are hoping for. It does take time, sometimes more than we wish to give. Just remember to keep battling the darkness in they days ahead be they 2 years or even more. I don't know what type of procedure you had done but I had a badly scarred down, entrapped peripheral nerve released and a stump neuroma removed about 16 months ago. I was in so much pain I could not see a future but I have come through and it is beautiful. My recovery has come in stages, some change and relief right away, then a gradual multi-tiered series of changes. I continue to improve. Your doctor was wise to give you a broad range. Just roll with what comes and keep doing everything they tell you. Gentle movement early on is great to prevent adhesion. We are all praying for the best for you and for peace and healing.