Everything is going great.  I have less pain and have reduced my pain medication.  I think I am healing well.  The worst part is not being allowed to drive and my back hurts if I walk without my walker.  (The no shower thing sucks too).  I paid a barber to wash my hair, so that feels better.  Recovery has been very easy.  I only hate not being able to go places on my own, or reach things that are too high, etc.  Everyone has been very helpful, so I really cant complain.  I have my second post op doc appt today, so i will find out how everything is going.  I will update again soon.