My neurosurgeon released me Thursday to my normal way of life. Golf , travel, etc..Week 15 after the surgery. Still have a couple of weeks of physical therapy and they really pumped up my work today. Two more weeks. Hitting the short game practice area this Wednesday. Chipping, pitching and putting. Then regular range with my pro. Plan on playing again on February 16th. Am very excited. Last time I played was October 8th. Back feels great. Guess when you follow doctor's orders, things go well.