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Anyone with more pain after surgery than before?

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 6 2:27pm | Replies (55)
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A friend who had spinal surgery experience suggested the diary idea to me. I am not normally one to keep a diary. But I found the passage of time was upended during my lengthy recovery and the diary helped me stay grounded as to what I was experiencing and to measure my actual rate of recovery. I enjoyed it and periodically still update and re-read entries.

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ga29 | @ga29 | Mar 2 12:03pm

I found the pain diary helpful, and am going to post an update soon just to keep myself focused on my progress. The PT who was coming to my house in those first days suggested it as a way to keep my spirits up. I was so overwhelmed, it felt like I had made a huge error in getting a second fusion.
When I read back over time, I could see how much progress I had made.
When you’re in the thick of it, it’s hard to see that.

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