My pain seems to come and go. But I was expecting to still have some pain with what condition I was in before surgery. I just expected for things to be a little better than what they was. Surgery for me was to stop and further deteroration in my bones. I am experienceing migrane headaches and more weakness now since the surgery. I rather not deal with the migranes heaches its the worst pain for me. So I wish you the best in your recovery process and I hope things workout for you. I will keep you in my prayers.