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Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:02 am
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:02 am
I'm going in for a lumbar fusion of the L-4 L-5 next Tuesday in Cincinnati Ohio. Anyone have any experience with this type of surgery? How did you feel afterwards, recovery time,successful or unsuccessful etc.
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Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:04 am to Gatorsfan1116
I’m an MRI tech. Most people I scan say they are better. Some say they are worse. Depends on the Doc and how well you rehab and do what the doc says
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:04 am to Gatorsfan1116
Tiger Woods seems to be doing fine.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:05 am to Gatorsfan1116
You'll be in a wheelchair for at least 6 years.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:05 am to Gatorsfan1116
I think Peyton Manning won a superbowl after something similar.
Seems like you should be just fine.
Get at me when you have a L6.
Seems like you should be just fine.
Get at me when you have a L6.
This post was edited on 3/29/18 at 10:07 am
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:38 am to Gatorsfan1116
Brooke Ence just qualified for the crossfit regionals after fusion of her C disc.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:38 am to Gatorsfan1116
It depends. If you are plaintiff currently in a pending lawsuit it's likely your relief will be minimal. If not, you will probably experience good results if you have a good doctor.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 10:40 am to Gatorsfan1116
My dad just had his L3/L4 and L4/L5 done about 2 months ago. Much better now, as he could barely walk before the surgery. Could only lay on his back or stand for the first 3-4 weeks after surgery and his only therapy was to walk as much as he could bare with pain from surgery. Couldn't drive at all for a month and then only around town for about 10 weeks before he was cleared to take off for work; he drives a TON for work. He still isn't cleared to pick anything heavy up yet and I'm pretty sure he won't be for a few more months. I'm fairly sure that he is going to go to a PT who specializes in chiropractics in order to strengthen the muscles around his spine in order to prevent any further problems. All in all he says it was the best decision he made for himself as he no longer has back pain (he still has a slight pain when getting up for sitting for long periods of time but he's still not fully healed yet) and is in good spirits.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 11:25 am to Gatorsfan1116
Try stem cells first
Posted on 3/29/18 at 11:28 am to Gatorsfan1116
Have you tried a chiropractor? My cousin had fibromyalgia like you have and after going to lots of doctors only a chiropractor could help him
Posted on 3/29/18 at 11:33 am to Gatorsfan1116
Who is doing the surgery
Posted on 3/29/18 at 11:58 am to Gatorsfan1116
I had a multi-level cervical fusion, and had lower back issues as well. My neurosurgeon said he won’t do lumbar fusions unless you lose control of your bowels or your legs. He said most surgeons do lumbar fusions for the money, but he was personally very anti-fusion on the lower back.
This post was edited on 3/29/18 at 11:59 am
Posted on 3/29/18 at 12:03 pm to Gatorsfan1116
One of only 3 things will happen:
1: you will get better (temporarily)
2: nothing will change
3: you will feel worse
Within 5-8 years the segments above and below will deteriorate having done the work of the fused segments.
1: you will get better (temporarily)
2: nothing will change
3: you will feel worse
Within 5-8 years the segments above and below will deteriorate having done the work of the fused segments.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 1:50 pm to Gatorsfan1116
You’re going to become addicted to opiates and your life will unravel. At least do it right and frick some sluts on the way.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 1:54 pm to Gatorsfan1116
I'm just hoping you called Gordon first and are gonna get some cheddar out of the surgery.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 2:06 pm to Gatorsfan1116
Had TLIF L3-S1 March 07.
By June was in boat fishing again.
Have returned to most all normal activity
Including lifting, working out, coaching my kids, work.. etc.
If you have leg symptoms, look for immediate relief, but some surgical related pain and symptoms may linger. Will have to modify a few of your activities of daily living.
I encourage PT services that have access to aquatics and a good walking program after surgery.
Good luck. Make surgery your last resort .
By June was in boat fishing again.
Have returned to most all normal activity
Including lifting, working out, coaching my kids, work.. etc.
If you have leg symptoms, look for immediate relief, but some surgical related pain and symptoms may linger. Will have to modify a few of your activities of daily living.
I encourage PT services that have access to aquatics and a good walking program after surgery.
Good luck. Make surgery your last resort .
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