I spent 4 or 5 days in hospital then a week or so At my Parents as they have a newer house and it was easier to get around in. Doc said surgery went great but I can't really tell the difference as I can't do near the things I could do before surgery.But I'm Home and taking my meds as told to I go see the Doc on the 22 nd of this month so see what he says. I have about a 6 inch scare from my waist up my back they put titanium rods and screws in my back. I keep having a popping noise/feeling in my back and the Doc. says it's the scare tissue breaking up which is normal but at first it scared me till I called and asked about it. I still have about 4 weeks that I can't drive anywhere. Well just wanted to let everyone I made it Thur even though I still hurt about the same and cant put my own shoes and socks on due to not being able to lift my legs very far talk to you all later Matt Pierce aka...STONEFLY71