I'm so sorry you are suffering cher. My brother had lumbar surgery recently for a herniated disc and now has drop foot. He walks with a cane and wears a brace as well. His mobility is quite limited - he can no longer jog, jump or lift heavy weights. Sadly spine surgery is extremely risky - chronic pain,numbness, balance issues,etc. are common. Sounds like you may need a care taker. Do you have family or a friend that can help? I certainly hope so. God bless you.