I know what you are talking about. For several months--maybe even 6--after my surgery, I felt like I was wearing a tight bra. It was like having a tight band strapped around me under the breasts encircling my back as well. The thought in my head was "give it a year." That helped me tolerate it. In the meantime, I worked on building up my strength and ability to do household things. I still, religiously, take daily walks to strengthen legs, brain, heart, and lungs/breathing capacity. Build yourself up in other ways as you heal. You will heal. Pain will subside. Eat plenty of protein and vegetables. Make a tea of grated turmeric root and ginger root (simmer in a quart of water for 20 minutes). It's anti-inflammatory and can take down pain well. I use 8-hour Tylenol in the evening if necessary. The heating pad was my friend.