Spinal Fusion?

[Timo]

Appreciate it. Not a big fan of them anyways but I have been hitting that button pretty often here in the hospital. I know when I get home I’m gonna have to suck it up

[Njpddet]

I’m dealing with similar back pain. Please keep us posted and get well soon.


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[electricstart]

Good Luck Timo ,Get well . 

[iluv2hunt]

11 hours ago, Timo said:

Finally had the operation this morning. Anterior and posterior lumber fusion L4/L5 and some decompression on L3/L4
Still in the hospital on the pain drip so not sure what it actually feels like. Thanks everyone for your feedback. Puts you mind at ease.

Best of luck to you in your recovery. Please keep us posted on your progress. Im looking at the same surgery in the near future.

[megavites]

Good luck Timo!

I'm curious what the avg. age is here for everyone talking about surgery in the near future?

At 55, i was told by the Dr. to avoid surgery 15yrs ago. So far, its worked but the comfort level has defiantly decreased recently. I'm trying to re-double my efforts as far as stretching and weight lifting.

[buckhound]

My surgeon said in 2008 sooner you get up and moving the better you will do . I was up walking the night of surgery  i had fusion and a cage ( L5 / S1 if i remember correct) . Also i think having a good surgeon helped other than over doing things now and then i feel great.repairing my nerve damage took additional 4-1/2 hours , other rhan getting stiff from sitting extended times its all good.Good luck timo pain should start getting better soon after you get moving and do yourself a favor and listen to the surgeon. 

[Timo]

Had the surgery yesterday morning. The PT people just now tried to get up and out bed. Pain was pretty rowdy but what stopped me was my blood pressure dropped and I almost passed out. Gonna try again later.

[Timo]

Good luck Timo!
I'm curious what the avg. age is here for everyone talking about surgery in the near future?
At 55, i was told by the Dr. to avoid surgery 15yrs ago. So far, its worked but the comfort level has defiantly decreased recently. I'm trying to re-double my efforts as far as stretching and weight lifting.

I’m 43. Had a discectomy 10 years ago. Been gradually getting worse where shot not PT helped. Was kinda left with no choice.

[not on the rug]

4 minutes ago, Timo said:

Had the surgery yesterday morning. The PT people just now tried to get up and out bed. Pain was pretty rowdy but what stopped me was my blood pressure dropped and I almost passed out. Gonna try again later.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.  Keep us posted. 

[Tuck]

1 hour ago, megavites said:

Good luck Timo!

I'm curious what the avg. age is here for everyone talking about surgery in the near future?

At 55, i was told by the Dr. to avoid surgery 15yrs ago. So far, its worked but the comfort level has defiantly decreased recently. I'm trying to re-double my efforts as far as stretching and weight lifting.

Good luck in the recovery.  Take it slow and easy but definitely get moving.

 

I had C4-5 fusion in 2012 (age 42) and C6-7 fusion in 2020 (age 50).  Move worked great and have had no issues.  

[230jhp]

I think I need the same thing. See my thread on my health issues. Is there a doctor you can recommend?

[Cripple Shot]

Plenty of hardware hoping you'll have a speedy recovery.

[Timo]

I think I need the same thing. See my thread on my health issues. Is there a doctor you can recommend?

Where do you live?

[electric10162]

Prayers for a speedy recovery Timo!

[Shug]

Good luck I’ve had 5 lumbar surgeries 3 of which were fusions… as well as disk replacement in my neck.

 

it’s a day to day struggle.

Some days I feel “fine” some days walking down a flight of stairs is a chore.