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Day 10. I am on iboprofen 400mg ( 2 pills) as needed and am trying to take as little as possible and control the pain by taking breaks and not stayin in one position too long (works). Don't take pain meds while lying down but when going on extended walks with sitting periods (like those horrible seats in a subway), then the pain builds up, even with ibo's. The muscle pains in legs and butt (and surgery pain, bonegraft site) are starting to go down. The only thing coming from spine itself seems to have to do with the fusion site. Exercise HELps tremendiously and it is getting better every day. Still have this problem of the cold right foot and I can't tell that it is cold! But before the surgery both my feet were numb and on fire etc when ever I stood up, right more then left so there is a big improvement that was obvious right after surgery. Right foot has not problems at all now. No stiffness in low back, I have watch out, even with brace.

I stayed at Sheraton accross the street from Alpha. I am still in Germany but moved on elsewhere and will be here for another 3 weeks. I am glad I am not flying home yet but would be fit to fly at the 2 week mark I am sure.