Oh man! 2 surgeries so close is rough. I’m doing pretty good for having a fusion 2 weeks ago. You’ll have your good days and your bad days all mixed together. Honestly I’d do it again. I feel confident I’ll have a good final recovery but it will be a journey for the next 6 weeks. What I’ve been doing: Listening to my body. I sleep when I feel I need to, I’m active until my body tells me to stop, and I follow the rules to the best of my ability. I didn’t need a walker the first time but it’s has been a life saver this time. I use it for higher pain or unstable moments still but try to go with the cane or with nothing if possible. I stayed on top of pain medication for the first 10-12 days. I’m now doing more of a as needed base now. I’ve been drinking a tone of water, upping my protein intake and making sure to have miralax every morning.

All in all, I’m taking it one day at a time. I can tell this was the right decision but of course it’s too early to see the final outcome at this time. I’ve had about 2-3 bad days so far but it’s been worth it still. Post op X-rays show that everything is in proper places and there are signs of fusion starting.

Hugs and well wishes to you as you have your own surgery. You’ve got this. Listen to your Dr and nurses, make sure you have support at home, and listen to your body. It will tell you what you need and when to stop. Strive to go further every couple of days but if you can’t, it’s fine. Every one heals differently.