hey hun i had mine just over 2 weeks ago, the pain isnt bad at all! i was pleasantly surprised! it only hurts first thing in a morning when your getting up, and also you might feel sharp and sudden pains if you bend or stretch when you shouldnt! they feel tight and heavy rather than painful, and i am such a wuss!
you get given co codemol and extra strength ibruprofen but the co codemol can make you sick which it did with me so i went on to painkillers so really i wasnt even on the strong stuff!
id happily do it all over again its not bad honestly! xx