Hello Ann- Marie,
What great advice from Gail. Pain is one thing you CAN NOT let get ahead of you. Also please use softeners to protect against constipation.
I also recieved SSI for about 4 yrs. The only thing is that when I qualified it was during my Leukemia dx. and I was up for review annually and right when they were sending me back to work I was dx with the Nasopharynx cancer which extended me another 2 yrs. It is extremely difficult to qualify for the first time, I was one of the lucky ones. I wish you luck and strength in what is a very difficult time for you and your son.
Mark D.