Approaching 5 months post surgery

I can't believe I have to start thinking about my 6 month xrays already.  I counted the months since my surgery on my fingers twice yesterday thinking I surely must be mistaken.  But, yes, it will soon be 5 months since my surgery meaning my 6 month check up is coming up. 
My surgeon will, again, use modern technology to evaluate me from afar, and let me know how the bones are healing into my implants.  I will be getting xrays in mid-March, just before our vacation, and sending them away via a CD to the UK, and await an email from him on my progress.  Full healing is expected after 6 months to a year, especially at the fusion level.

I had some dull back pain last week that was a bit concerning, but I knew in my heart everything that means anything was perfectly fine.  I spent an enormous amount of time sitting in high school bleachers last week, so even though I use a "bleacher seat", I still was left with "bleacher butt" and back pain.  I feel fine again this week, but anticipate another bleacher butt week next week.... the joys of kids in sports!   I know I will dearly miss it in three years when our last baby goes off to college, so I will keep my complaints to a minimum and keep right on cheering through the ache.

The only other notable item right now is I had a routine dental cleaning a few weeks ago, if I haven't mentioned it already.  It was recommended that I take antibiotics the day of (1 hour before) any dental work.  Here is an article regarding this theory of  implants and antibiotics that I borrowed from another spine patient.