New to this site and looking for input into how long this feeling of exhaustion lasts after L4-5 S-1 fusion with instrumentation. Spasms are very, very minimal almost like butterflies twitching in lt leg. No foot pain or electricity any longer. Dull ache after standing for 10 mins. But main thing is that I am totally wiped out after being up for short periods of time, doing nothing but watching tv. Then I have to lie down & sleep for hours. Please share experiences with me. I appreciate any input! I am 63 yrs old, by the way. Have been out of work since April '10 and would like to go back to work by Oct '10. Whaddya think?

Kanike