Yes, the surgery did help a lot. I do know the sooner you get up the better off you will be. I always get up the the day they do surgery anymore. I have had two Discograms and had one before this last surgery. It wasn't to painful when they done it, but that night they made me stay in a hotel and see my surgeon the next day. He knew I would be in pain, but he didn't tell me. I don't have any heart problems tho. I was in pain all night and had my girlfriends with me. One couldn't sleep at all because of me carrying on so much. I don't why the pain, but it did hurt. both times. Good luck with the surgery. Going in with a positive attidude helps also.
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Fancylady