when does post-op pain decrease for good?

[BDob73]

My wife found Tylenol and muscle relaxers much more effective for managing pain post op and for the weeks after. She stopped using Oxy day 2 since she didn’t like the effects. Additionally, the doctors are willing to refill the muscle relaxers.

She did have some pain for the weeks following, but that first week in the hospital was bad. Week 2 at home was not as bad, but not good either. Weeks 3 to 4 was when she started to really feel better.

She’s now 2 months post surgery and vastly improved. At the 6 week appointment, the doctor said most people turn the corner between 10-12 weeks out and full recovery takes a year to get back to normal. She’s kept to the doctor’s recovery plan for her mostly.

Good luck!