I think you will still have improvement as time passes and you keep up with the exercises to strengthen all your surrounding muscles. You went through a lot in 2023 and it's going to take time. I didn't really use crutches a lot until about 3 or 4 months after surgery, but I only had 'one' surgery. It took about a year before I could do a leg lift while laying down, but I can do it now and just started while laying on my stomach too the past few months. I am on Prozac 10mg a day for depression and I believe it helps me to stay positive and thankful for what I can do. I have a friend who's son has been paralyzed, in a wheelchair since 17 and he's 46. He's married with 3 kids and enjoys life to the fullest. Our families camp together every year and he bought a big boat to take his kids wakeboarding. Last summer, I watched him drag himself up a rubber plank, then down on the inside of boat and scooted his butt on floor to drag himself into the drivers seat. Then Brian laughs and goes on to make sure everyone has a good time! I'm 72 and was very active before my surgery in 2022. I can ride upright exercise bike and I also got a tricycle last year and ride that outside. We live in Michigan. Wishing you continued healing and I know you will get stronger each day. You are not alone in this journey!!! Cindy