Will the radial pain, hip, foot go away?

[gm1kent]

Robprodisc,

You had your disc replacement 3 days before mine. Same levels. First this is a great sight for information. I also have the hip pain when I walk alot. It gets easier the more you do it and day by day. What has helped me is trying to find a way to stretch without the back hurting. I do alot of it in bed lifting my legs and reaching up. Not alot but some. My doctor does not want me bending past a 45 degree angle. Also pointing your toes several times a day really helps as well. I was very limber before my surgery and it is killing me not to be able to stretch as much. I did not realize the extent of the recovery. I figured when the doctor said your pain should be better or gone I took that to be I would have no pain at all. Big mistake.

Take Care and take it easy.

Martha
Prodisc L4-5, S1

[addessa]

I am 3 weeks post op for L5/S1 decompression and fusion. I am a 63 year old famale. My question is: When I keep my spine straight and do not bend at all I am almost pain free, but when I bend in any direction I get the same siatica pain and foot pain I had before surgery. My md told me at two weeks post op that I could bend and put on my shoes but I can't without pain. Is this normal and has anyone had this experience? I am worried that the pain will not be any better in the future.
I appreciate any advice as I am beginning to panic.