I developed a spinal fluid leak 3 days after decompression surgery. Three days after that I had fluid leaking out my wound. I had a large blood patch put on, my dura had thinned out and I had many leaks. Two weeks later I am much better and have no problem standing or sitting up, but if I bend at the waist so my head is horizontal, my head begins to pound with each heart beat. I have to lift my head for it to stop.