Hi all im new here i need some help had surgery on my lower back to free my sciatic nerve but my back is still shot the doc wont let me lift more then 5kg what can i take and ask my doc for to help get my strength back because my surgeon said if it is not better with in 12 months he is going to fuse 2 levels of my spine together witch i don't want im about to go threw a pain management program i have lost my life due to this injury and its depressing so any one that can help me to improve my quality of life id be great full