Yes, Sally I still have pain and I think as long as I live I will have some. It is worse when I try to be on my feet walking or just doing something. I can sometimes not do much, and be ok. I am determine not to let it get me down.
Pain is what drove me to more surgeries. I can bend, but it is somewhat painful. My surgeon is the one that told me fusions lead to more fusions down the road. It is true in my case. It will always be up to you as to how you are willing to have. They never get easy either and it takes so long to recover. I do wish you good luck.
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Fancylady