I haven't had anything as dramatic as what you've had done but I triggered tendonitis in my hips/buttocks from doing some exercises, and for many weeks now I hurt so much at night I can't stay asleep. I take 800 mg Motrin or Aleve and at bedtime and neither one makes a difference. I have been to the doctor for so many other reasons lately, I'm afraid they're going to think I'm a hypochondriac if I bring this up, but I am so mentally fatigued from the pain...I can just imagine how much worse it would be to go through what you are post-surgery.

Chronic pain is very wearing. I wish you peace.