I am very sorry about your distress and pain. Don't feel like you are alone, if that helps. My husband had his 4 lower vertebrae fused together this past May. It's been now just about 6 months. The doctor ASSURED him that he would feel SO much better. That he'd be able to ski and run, etc. Not at ALL how he feels. He is still in constant pain. He feels like something is "wrong". On top of this, he was fired 2 weeks after surgery, even though he hurt his back AT WORK! Workers Comp. denied him, and he is now having to sue for what he should rightfully receive! I am just now beginning to research about outcomes from this type of major surgery...so I came across your post here, and just wanted to offer my "hang in there" encouragement. )View Thread