7 months post op - questions

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Hi,

I've been away from this board for quite a while. I am now 7+

months post-op after revision surgery with Dr. Rand.

I've been back at work since about month 3 (first part-time then

full-time). My three month check up went well and everything seems

to be in place.

I have three questions that I'm hoping folks who have been through

this can help me out with:

1-I still have a lot of pain. At times it feels worse then it did

two months ago. This weekend I felt a jabbing pain on my lower left

side that was horrible...seems a little better today. Is it common

for the pain to get worse even this far out? I feel like I still

have a few bad days each week and sometimes feel hopeless.

I try to be patient and remind myself that it takes a long time to

heal but I get so down with all this pain.

2-Does anyone else get more pain when they are very cold and

shivering? I'm not sure if it's because the muscles in your back

tighten? It's awful. I was wondering if it had something to do with

all the metal in my back.

3-Any advice on shoe brands that are comfortable and still somewhat

stylish? I need to look very professional for clients at work and

am finding it hard to find shoes that look good and don't kill my

back.

Thanks for the help. I wish everyone well.