Hi my name is Michelle, I had major back surgery 2yrs ago May 23rd...I'm still suffering pain and was told by a few doctors that I will ALWAYS have a base pain. I have 6 screws;a fusion and a disc replacement...all due to having 2 slipped vertebrae and a bad disc. I am always having some sort of pain daily...and it doesn't seem like there is much anyone can do except to medicate me with pain pills, which totally messes with the body causing weight gain (I've gained 20 lbs in 1yr) to name just one...which is another thing bad for your back. Anyone have any suggestions. I'm also wondering if pilates are ok for me to do. I can't sit too long or stand to long...unfortunately my job entails me sitting. I've had to cut my hrs from 8 to 6 hrs 5 days a week... but I can barely do that with out some sort of pain. Does it EVER get better? Thanks!!