I had spondylolisthesis L5s1.. Surgery in 2003. No longer employed, had a work comp case, no money. I fortunately had my Downs Syndrome sister living with me. She helped me immensely. I cried. I slept. My sis could help make us sandwiches and pour milk. I remember that she went to work and I had to stand to look out for her bus. I cried. It got better. Slowly but surely. I got off the pain meds. You can’t poop on those things. Took about 6 months to feel ok. Then I started feeling better than I had in years. Too good. Fell down and screwed it all up. So be careful when you feel like a million bucks. You will drop many things for about a month after surgery. Not sure why. I got orthotics a few years later. Big difference. I cried a lot and was afraid but I did it . Baby steps. You will get better.