Exhausting recovery after spinal fusion.

Hi All, 

I had a four level spinal fusion six months ago, was having terrible pains every day, but now I have less pain. However, I am getting very exhausted and need to sleep more than usual. I am 34 and this over sleeping makes me crazy. Although I am taking opioids, the doses are smaller than ever, yet I feel very exhausted and must sleep during the day more than an average. My neurosurgeon told me that I should sleep for next 6 month and when waking up I would feel perfect. But I am wondering, how long it would last and whether anybody else has the similar experience? This is definitely not the last spinal fusion, I must do the other one in few years, also four level, and then probably would have to replace my hips. So I would be full of metals, but hopefully get more years of better life, although not sure whether I will sleep all the time. Any hints what to do?

Cheers!

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