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.