It has been one year since my back surgery and my back is doing great!  I have not had any pain when I run or work out.  I even pulled weeds last week for about an hour and I was able to stand up straight when I was done!  The only difference I would say between my back and a “perfect, never had problems” back is that when it is cold outside and I am out in the cold, or when the weather changes rapidly my back gets a little stiff at the site of the fusion.  All in all my back is doing great.  The Lord has blessed me and it doesn’t even hurt me when I go shopping.

The decision to have the surgery was a very good decision for me.  If I had to do it all over again I would do it.  I would recommend following doctor’s orders very closely and doing your best to stay patient.  The recovery process is lengthy (especially waiting 6 months to pick up grand-babies!) but the time passes soon enough.  Read the earlier posts to get more details.  In the meantime, may God bless each of you and your families.