question: I had back surgery on 4-24-13 for spinal stinosis. Since that time my buttox continue to hurt and I can not put full weight on my right leg. The pain is a 14 on a scale of 1-10 expecially first thing in the morning. The inability to put weight on the right leg is bad whenever I stand after sitting. A recent xray found I have moderate to severe L4-L5 degenerative disc disease. Mild degenerative disc disease at L2 -L3. Facet sclerosis is present at L4-L5 and L5-Sl. My back surgeon said I am not a candidate for more surgery that I am getting old (73) rusting, need to lose weight (l58 lbs and 5'5") and exercise. I referred myself to physical therapy and paid myself but can't do the exercises because they are too painful. Not sure where to turn.