Hang in there
Had a hybrid surgery myself in 2011. The first 7 weeks were pretty much off and on miserable. The next couple of months after that got considerably better. Follow your precautions (no twisting, no extreme flexion/extension, etc), wear comfortable shoes, don't fall, keep doing your exercises, rest balanced with activity, keep your weight in check, eat healthy... if you had a successful placement of your hardware, it will get better!
I hope you have a very successful outcome in the end, and your pain-free goals are realized quickly. I couldn't be happier with my hybrid, but I know it feels like forever when you're still living in the healing process.
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Joey Sue - 50 years old
9/28/2011: Hybrid STALIF TT interbody fusion at L5-S1 and M6-L ADR L4-5 with Nick Boeree, UK - forever grateful to you Nick! Still doing great.
Prior to the fix: Severe DDD L4-5 and L5-S1 with moderate facet degen at L5-S1, but only mild facet degeneration at L4-5.
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