On October 3, 2008, I had a laminectomy of L2,3,4,5, and also a fusion. I have 7 screws, 3 rods, and a bone graft. I had this done because of leg pain when walking which had gotten worse over the past 2 years. I am doing physical therapy, swimming, however, my leg pain (which is burning pain) is the same or worse when I walk about 20 feet. I have to stop and rest, stop and rest. On Monday, January 26, I go back to the orthopedic surgeon, who told me this would take time. Will it? Does it? How much time. A neurosurgeon performed the laminectomy, the orthopedic surgeon did the fusion; they work as a team. I am very, very disappointed and very scared. However, if this is normal, then I will do whatever it takes. Please advise. Is this common?