Kitty, so glad you are feeling better. After my spinal fusion, I found myself going back to bed several times a day. It was beginning to last far too long. I realized depression was setteling in. I had to force myself to try, especially for those who cared about me, to be more up and try to give them some enjoyment. Eventually, I didn't need to keep going back to bed. Of course, your body is healing as well so a certain amount of extra rest is most necessary; just need to know where to draw the line. Just getting out with your children really seemed to be a pick-me-up. Great!!!!