24 Days Post-Op

It's been a great busy week. Back pain is completely gone and I am almost as mobile as before the operation. I do have some sciatica pain down my left leg, but I'm hoping this will settle soon. It seems to be there regardless of what position i'm in or what activity level i've had.

I'm going to the gym every 2 days for my hydrotherapy and a little bit of stationary biking and walking.

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