Hello Barbs, and welcome to NeuroTalk.
I'm sorry to hear about your husband's recent surgery. If you haven't already found it, here's the link to out Spinal Disorders & Back pain Forum:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html
I'm sure you'll get lots of information and support from the wonderful people there.
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