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I had back surgery 2 weeksit ago today, i go back to my surgeon on friday. i am walking i get so sore when i walk a lot will this get better?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

It take time: Hopefully you could walking better but it take to recover also depend on what kind of surgery you have.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 12/27/2012

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Yes 2-6 months: For resolution of inflammation then soft tissue healing, 1 year or bony healing , depends on what surgery longer for fusions dont over do it rest and heal het pain under control and return slowly to activities.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I had back surgery 2 weeksit ago today, i go back to my surgeon on friday. i am walking i get so sore when i walk a lot will this get better?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

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