First 48 hours post Discectomy
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- In this video I go over what I have experienced in the first 48 hours after my surgery. Pre Op to my first 12 hours at home. Like and Comment to let me know what you think. Before Surgery I considered myself an athlete who has a very physical job and lives a very active lifestyle. I injured my back squatting 315 lbs for reps and my 1 rep max at the time was 475.
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I had a L4 L5 discectomy 4 days ago, as soon as I came around from surgery the pain was gone. This is the 2nd time I have had this procedure but on a different disc each time. I highly recommend people have this if you are suffering, the pain is gone and other than a little surgical soreness I am pain free.
Brother only leg pain gone or back pain also?
@Daniel Tate Hey Daniel, yes I think that is what caused my back to go as I used to love the gym nowadays I couldn’t think of anywhere worse to go. It was a couple of years between surgeries and the first time was the disc below the L4-L5 that went. So seems mine were the other way round. Very common procedure and issue for people with bad backs.
@@richardc1983 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
@@freestylebully4849 hey, pain complelty gone after surgery other than the surgical pain. No pain at all now. Always worth having the surgery it's the only thing that worked for me. I had the steroid injection too long before surgery it worked a little bit but not for long.
@@richardc1983 thanks I'm scheduled for a steroid shot tommorrow
I just got home today from L4L5 micro discectomy surgery. I feel amazing! It’s the first time in months that I don’t feel any pain from my left glute to left ankle. I was in pain 24/7. I now am just resting today. I do feel a little soreness near the incision. I’m optimistic that I’m on the path to real healing.
How are you feeling now since? I have mine scheduled for mid July for my L5S1 bulging disc and am curious
How are you feeling right now?
@@haydonlee99how did it go
How are you feeling now?
I’m having the exact same symptoms on day 2 after my surgery. The soreness is unreal, it feels like my back went thru a marathon and 12 rounds in the ring. Glad you made this video man!
Had microdiscectomy done on the L4 L5 2 days ago along with an interspinous spacer fixation done on my L5 S1. Not gonna lie, when the morphine wore off I realized the kind of surgery this was. Pray who ever sees this, do it, it helps a lot. Don’t be afraid to heal after, it’ll come
Helping me so much. I have my disceptomy booked for 13 days from now, I can barely sleep, constant pain from 5 6 7 8 level. Your story is so very similar to mine, consider myself an ameture athlete who's always been competitive in the gym. Pushed through constant back problems for so long because I couldn't bare not training and competing. Now at the point I can barely walk, it feels like im getting smashed on the foot with a hammer. I was really nervous and had no idea what to expect, but this has eased my mind immensely and I now see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks champion!
Hi, how are you now?
Update?
Omg this video was exciting! I was so happy to see someone going from sitting to standing and vice versa, very helpful 👍🏾 Thanks so much for posting
Thanks mate. Having the op.in 2 weeks and scared. I definitely need a new bed though as I can imagine trying to get out of a soft bed. Bless you amd speedy recovery. Can't wait to feel pain free again.
I have mine in a couple of weeks also. 16th April
Thanks bro now i feel confident for my L4-L5 discsectomy
Hope it went well or goes well if you haven't had it yet. I had L4L5 surgery 15 months ago and the recovery was longer than I was expecting
@@Drinnan how long?? I had l4 l5 a week ago and my pain in still there. I’m worried it didn’t take 😔
@@ginmock1133 well to be honest it's still not 100%. My op was Aug 4th '19 and I still have bad days. Today for example I'm getting some sharp pains when I move a certain way while I'm holding something fairly light in my left hand.
The worrying thing is the pain is shooting from my back to my buttock on the left side where my previous issue was with nerve damage down the right side.
I just hope I haven't been over compensating to much, using 1 side more and doing some damage to that.
I wished they had just fused my spine instead of just removing the disc material
I had my second discectomy June 2nd of this year my first was in 2018. I’m still in agonizing pain in my lower back and my left leg😮💨.
I’m really feeling hopeless and praying it gets better from here.🙏🏽💙💙💙
The pain can really get less, don't lose hope! I had surgery about 3 weeks ago and my doctor said everyone has a different recovery process. It also depends on how long the nerve was compressed before the operation. Also whether there were sequestrations (pieces of intervertebral disc) I myself occasionally have a less good day, but it is getting better over all. I hope you are doing a little better each week. 🙏
Very helpful as I prepare for my discectomy tomorrow. Good to see you kick ass the first 48 hours
Hi, how are you now?
Good on you for documenting the process of recovery. The hardest part of it all. I know this will help many! Great information! I wish I had done the same after all my surgeries. Keep it up!!
I just had mine yesterday and feel inspired after seeing to to post my own video someday if it would help other folks
I just had my surgery its been 72 hrs from now and ALHAMDULILLAH I am feeling better than before the pain and numbness has gone purely as soon as i came to my senses back after surgery and now its all good.
I was one of first in my area to get one is 2005 on L4/ L5 and 19 year later I have zero pain or aches . Back to work in a month and playing softball in 3 months . Best decision of my life
Literally had this surgery yesterday. No pain afterwards; just some discomfort.
Looking forward to a better quality of life.
/Bklyn👑
I also had severe headaches and nausea, but it will pass within a week. I think it is due to the meds an gas. Not nice!!! The pain centralizes, feels like a muscle spasm ball, but it will pass. Good luck guys, hang in there!!!! 💪💪💪💪💪👊👊👊👊👊👊
After my 2nd epidural injection it’s help a bit, but still hard to walk stand or sitting over long period time. Pain is really hard to dealt with, I couldn’t pee standing and it’s hurt my back so much so I have to sit in the bowl, getting out the car was exactly I did like what you did. Pain still there after my second epidural.
I decided to try all vitamins b1,b2,b6 bcomplex, b12 in liquid, D3, Vit E, zinc, vit C, CoQ 10, pumpkin seeds oil, omega 3, black seed oil.
With good diet, after taking all these vitamins I wash shocked ... pee just runs freely and my bowel like it flushed out of me that easy.
I know it’s crazy when taking all these vitamins ... the whole thing I’ll take em before bed 12 midnight, the next morning 12:00 noon, then 6pm after that then 12 midnight again.
After two weeks taking all these, pain gradually decreased and gone April 20. Imagine my bulging disk L4,L5 began November 10, 2018, then turn herniated disk L5, S1. My left leg was in pain, lower back, my left glute and my big toe is nambbing.
Now May 10, this is my 6 months anniversary I am finally free of pain. I am still taking all these vitamins but once a day now. Right now I didn’t feel my lower back pain, no more pain my leg or numbness big toe.
I hope to help more people just like me 504.237.0604
Hey Charlie, I see you’re in the 504, what part? I’m in the Metro NOLA. I need the same procedure done and I’m nervous as hell. Was wondering how are you now?
Did you have surgery ? Or just vitamins ?
Had discectomy surgery 2 days ago. Feeling better. Just a bit worried about going back to gym in a few months. Doctors told me I can play sports but I always have doubts. Hope everyone has a great recovery!
how was your sports
@Savage Riddle Can't believe it has nearly been a year. I have fully recovered and been back to the gym. I do weight training which has been great and I can do most exercises. I have also played football, tennis and badminton and feel great.
The only negative so far is sometimes I feel a slight tingle in my lower back which is not painful but just a change. Also sometimes I pull my muscle on my left leg and foot just gets locked. Only lasts a few secs but I think doctor said that bruised nerves take longer to heal. Hope this helps 😁
@@hi-qj9vz for sure thanks my surgery is friday!
@Savage Riddle hope it goes well, take your time to rest. Don't worry about the surgery. The pain relief you will get is worth it. Sleeping might be uncomfertable for the first few weeks but just try to go on regular walks and not do any lifting or bending over.
There were some things that I had to guide myself through so just reach out if you need someone to talk to that can relate :)
@@hi-qj9vz of course thank you!
Hope you have a speedy recovery man!
Thanks for posting, been putting off telling my doctor about my back problem. Not many people I know recommend getting your back cut on.
I've been living with the most excruciating and constant pain in my right leg for over 2 months because of a "serious" L4 L5 disc herniation that's pressing on the L5 nerve root. I'm scheduled for surgery in a couple weeks followed by a month off from work and I can't fucking wait. Wish me luck y'all.
You will be alright brother. am planning to do in couple of weeks.
Thanks for the video, I’ve had my second surgery in less than a month
My first surgery was to instal a spacer in my lower back because of my left leg pain, did not help so I had to get a discsectimy that I had today 4-8-22, I had exactly what u had but I’ve been in sever pain for over a year straight. I’m a assistant manager in a meat dept at a grocery store & I usually work at least 50hrs a week, the leg pain for me was the worst, your videos have been helping just wanted to say thank you
I have an appointment with a surgeon next month. I am kinda scared.
Got mine yesterday. Videos are helping big time!
I’ve just had my second microdissecting me on my L5 S1 disc.
Feel a lot better, I think this surgery has improved my condition a lot more than the previous one
Hi brother, if we do microdisectonomy once. Will this reoccur again? am having disc protrusion and living with pain for more than 3 months. I'm worried that if I do surgery once and there is a possibility of herniation of someother disc. Is that true?
@@sriharim5578 yes it can happen again but you have to be careful once you’ve had the surgery. Once your foot becomes floppy, that means your disc has ruptured and it is important to get operation done that’s what happened to me. I think my first operation wasn’t that successful due to the surgeon being orthopaedic surgeon. The second operation was conducted by a neurosurgeon, much better now although some nerve damage on the left side. Can’t really feel my leg have to take gabapentin every day to ease the burning pain. Other than that much better than before.
@@sriharim5578 You said you were having pain for more than three months, but that means you really do need the surgery. If pain subsides after 6 to 8 weeks then there’s no need for operation.
@@myview2519 Thanks for responding brother. That helps. I will get my surgery done soon. Wish me luck.
@My View im on week 9 cant get out of bed for more then 20 mins.. massive pain in lower back like a pinced nreve
Thanks so much for sharing! I hope you're recovered and have your normal life back!
Ryan, really appreciated the video. The good stuff, I am still laughing at you getting out of the car and then walking around like an 80 year old trying not to shit himself! I say that 13 days post surgery, having been there and looking exactly like you, and I thought I was alone. It’s been bloody painful, before and after, and it’s the hamstring and calf tension that has hit me hardest. 2 days after surgery i felt amazing, but have relapsed back a bit, as my body recovers etc. I’ve needed lots of drugs, god knows what it would be like without them… I’m also being patient, baby steps, resting but mobilising and looking fwd to getting active when I can. Staples come out tomorrow. I managed a restaurant meal out today as I had reseted all day, hope I don’t regret that tomorrow
Forgot to ask, what’s with the towel?
I just watched this and I have my appointment on Friday. Thank you for this!!
I just had a Microdiscectomy a few days ago and I have to lay down. I don’t know how you are sitting in the video. I have to either be laying down or walking. Sitting is too painful. I get up out of bed about three times a day for 10-20 minutes and walk around the house, go to the bathroom, shower, etc.. then I get back in bed. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to get out of bed and sit in the living room because I’m getting so bored in bed.
Dude Thank you so much. Im going to get mine done for L3L4&L5. Took the lumar epiodoral shot not working at all.
Looking forward to hear after 5 days.
Again thanks ,very gteat info
godlyswaggergirl s I did two shots and no help. So my surgery is next week
Shots did nothing for me either.
Hey hows it going?
So I've just had a discectomy on my L5-S1 and exactly like you, my disc was bulging and aggravating my sciatic nerve and therefore my sciatic nerve was aggravating then my periformis muscle in my left glute, and also going down my left hamstring for over 4 months. But I got told before surgery avoid sitting, as that will make it worse, and I work in IT on my laptop all day so that was pretty hard. So I had to literally get out of bed in the morning, then lie on my sofa (couch) all day then go to bed, as I couldn't sit without it hurting.
So that was pre surgery. I was not having a great lifestyle at all as I couldn't even go out for dinner or meet friends for a coffee as I couldn't sit. It was shite tbh. I got an MRI and is showed that I had a herniated disc in L5-S1, disc degeneration and also facet joint arthrosis. So there is alot going on. I'm only 38 years of age, and got alot of wear and tear. I think I will have to have steroid injections ongoing after surgery for the facet joint arthrosis as its causing me hip pain.
I had the surgery just last Tuesday and my surgeon again advises only to sit for a maximum of 20 mins 3 times a day (basically to eat and that is it).
I don't know why you've been given antibiotics when your wound isn't infected. In the UK, they give you some antibiotics in the drip they give you when you are coming round post surgery for 24 hours then after that they advise you to avoid baths but you can have a shower everyday. As long as the first day no soap/gels/shampoo etc touch the wound, (its covered up anyway so I knew I was having surgery so washed my hair the morning of the surgery so I didn't have to the following day.
Also I was advised to change my wound dressing every other day, not for it to be kept on for 2 weeks. I know that the more you change your dressing the increase of infection, but so far, fingers crossed mine is healing just nicely and I am showering every morning.
Its all very interesting how we are getting the same surgery and been told different things with regards to post surgery treatment.
I had quite a bit of pain, was in hospital for 4 nights, on morphine, paracetomal, and dihydracodeine for pain, gabapentin for nerve pain, and ibuprofen for inflammation.
Now post surgery I'm at day 10, I feel very queasy and had to be admitted to hospital as had problems passing urine, so waiting on the results for that. Apart from that, my wound is looking good, the pain is decreasing and I'm up walking about.
My surgeon said 6-8 weeks recovery period but since I'm not going to get paid whilst I'm off, I'm going to go back after 4 weeks. I work from home anyways so it'll be ok, I can lie in my bed on my laptop.
Anyways I know its been a year since you posted this but thought it would be helpful to post on this incase anybody else has found this post and has had different advice or experience to us.
Take care.
Wow, Emma, you had it tougher than me! My "outpatient" surgery turned into a 3 day hospital stay but I was walking around and only on norco. Now 3 weeks post surgery there is not much improvement but I still have hope.
@@CC2755 hi Don. Hope you are still active here. Just wanna know how are you doing now?
@@makeupbykhani8178 , Oh,hi! Thank you for your concern. I'm doing very well. I do have some permanent sensory nerve damage that causes numbness, tingling and sometimes pain on the top of my left foot. I can live with it. Otherwise I am fine now and just being careful to not overexert myself and blow out another disc! I hope you are also doing better.
@@CC2755 Alhamdulillah I'm good. So what is condition of your other discs?? Are they in a good condition?
@@makeupbykhani8178 , They have some degeneration and very minor bulging. When I blew out L5-S1 I was pulling a refrigerator and stove up stairs. I did not know about ruptured discs! Now I am careful to not over exert myself and keep the lifting more moderate!
Thanks for sharing- helps to know what to expect!
Thanks for the video, I'm not as afraid anymore.
Thanks for the footage and explanation of acouple things.my pain is gone but a new pain came in my right quad
most definitely you are going to skrew it up just by staying seated for so long. Never, never, NEVER STAY IN THAT POSITION!
had my surgery last week. going great. I'm sorry to tell you, but that behaviour is just a little bit irresponsible.
Any advice, I’m 12 and getting a discectomy in 1 week. Due to covid I need to do virtual school and I need to sit on zoom for 6+ hours per day
@@jessiepettit711 for me, surgeons prescribed 3 to 4 weeks of absolute rest: some walks after 2 weeks, Standing for no more than 20 minutes and laying down mostly. Laying down while attending lessons maybe? Or just studying on books with some sort of justified absence from school for the first weeks?
Good luck! And I'm sure everything is gonna be all right. My backspine now is flawless and I'm feeling Great;)
Thank you for sharing. I really hope this has helped you. I go in one week to have quite a few things done to my spine. Take care.
I’m 5 days out, thank you for this
I am getting ready to have the same surgery on my back and this video told me a lot about what to expect. My brother had the same surgery and he told me it was very painful so needless to say I was very anxious about what to expect. After seeing this, I have told myself that I can do this and handle the pain. I am a side sleeper so sleeping may be difficult. May have to sleep in a lazyboy chair. Thanks for the video.
Don’t worry about it I’ve just had the operation three weeks ago. It was my second operation on the same disk.
Trust me it does not hurt at all, in fact he will feel so much better after the surgery and get a better sleep.
I am a side sleeper I don’t have any issues
Thanks for making this video
I had this surgery 12 hours ago, they had to cut through the muscle and it took around 2.5 hours, I’ve had no nausea or anything just severe pain, I can’t move at all, had 4 nurses try to help me sit up but I had to go back down, I’ve had excruciating pain with this my lower back and sciatica for a couple years now so they said it’ll definitely take longer to recover with all of that pain still lingering. Fabbbbb
I'm having surgery soon. This was very informative... thank you!
Just got home from the hospital. Going on hour 34 since surgery. I really enjoyed this video dude. I'm going through it right now especially since my bed is practically on the floor. I didn't have a great experience at the hospital I went to or the doctor who did the surgery. I just hope this gets easier. Alot of pain and nausea but at least the sciatica running down my leg is gone. It's getting easier the more I walk. And sticking to no bending lifting or twisting. Thanks for giving me insight on your experience
How are you now ?
@@ASMRCoeur so now it's been months since October but I still have slight sciatica. Doctor says it's normal and I should lose some weight to carry less of it
@@tomcoco22 how about noq
How do you feel now sir?
I just had this exact surgery a few hours ago and I’m already feeling the soreness he’s been talking about
how are you now? Are you good now?
Looking at this procedure in my near future. Hurt my back in the army years ago. My L4 and L5 and also degeneration. The pain in my back, my hips neck and shoulders in INSANE. My calves and hamstrings are so tight also. I’m nervous about this happening for I know it’s happening. I see spinal drs next month. Thank you for making this video
I’m having this done in a few weeks, thanks for the info-
I'm about to get my L5-S1 and apparently part of the herniated disc broke off and my back and I am terrified, I'm 34 and only ever had 2 ver u minor surgeries ever, I've watch most t of ur videos and im finishing them now so far u made me feel a lot better, the worst part for me so far is that I have not been in the gym for over 2 months and I have another three months they're telling me until I could start working out light even but gotta just get it over with!
Just had surgery yesterday. It was called Min.invasine L3-L4 lumbar lamino-foraminotomy. So surgery went well my nerve was pinched so he went in and cut some of the bone out so the nerve would have room. But before surgery my right leg hurt so bad never had so much pain and have had both hips replaced but now the only pain I have is around my waist when I start to stand or sit down. The cut is about 2-3 inches that just feels like a big bruise. But enjoyed your video and I would not wish back problems on anyone. Good luck and God bless
Thanks sir, much appreciated. Hope you are ok now
Wow. You’re super fit. I am not scares me about recovery.
OH LORD THIS LOOKS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE.
Going in soon for same procedure. Thank you. Helpful
I too planning for the procedure soon. If we do surgery, is there possibility of reoccurrence of different disc herniation next time.?
Proud of u.
Very informative for someone suffering like you did. Not as bad.
About to go through this 6 hrs after yours… And appreciate hearing your experiences! How’s your back been in the long-term?
I had microdiscectomy in 2012 at L4-S1. Both discs were herniated. After surgery I was ok for a little while and then slowly my pain returned. I tried epidural injections and therapy but pain returns still. Now I am in my mid 40s and am going in for a laminectomy again at L4-S1. I don’t want to wait till past 50 to do surgery again. I have been living with the back and leg pain for years. When I do heavy work I am out for a couple of days while I take medications to relieve pain. I am hoping this takes care of it as it affects what I can and can’t do.
Did you have your 2nd surgery yet? If so, how’s it go?
@@ginmock1133 yes, had it back in March. Recovery was better than the first one. I feel good so far.
@@jagmechtech how you getting on now mate?
Had my l4-l5 surgery on october 1. Didn't feel any pain in my back or leg but i got constipated from the anastasia, i never felt anything like it. They gave me a few oxycodone for pain. As of this date i have no pain at all, my left shin is numb and may stay that way as i was pinched for six weeks. Hope you are doing ok now and i hope others will have faith and get this done.
I had l4-s1 discectomy and I can’t understand how he’s sitting up so well I couldn’t sit up for a whole week now I’m almost to a month post op and still can’t sit up for more than 30 min also I was told I could shower and change bandage after 3 days
Just found this, thanks. The issues i have point to me having this surgery.
I've got massive sciatica and told I need discectomy, it's funny here in Ireland we class tramadol as very heavy duty painkiller, hoping to get it done soon 👍 thanks for your info
Have u got it done? Where in Ireland if I may ask?
@@ibatraman no, Covid meant all surgery delayed, the disc herniation ended up healing over a few months. So surgery was cancelled. I hear Dr Ciaran Bolger at Beaumont is supposed to be the best. If you don't have health insurance look into the Cross Border Initiative, where you can get surgery done in Belfast Kingsbridge private, and pay yourself then claim most of money back from HSE
@@shughy1 thanks mate. I actually went with Prog Bolger only in Hermitage. Today is day 2 back from the hospital and so far so good. :) My pains were reduced however, I had constant burning sensation and numbness so went ahead and got the surgery done. Fingers cross now that I will recover from this asap. Cheers.
@@ibatraman my old boss had discectomy done by him all went well, as far as I know the surgery is to address sciatica and not regular back pain, so the surgeon advised me not to go ahead as the sciatica was gone entirely, I still have back pain and on painkillers each day, some people get organ malfunction if sciatica is bad, like incontinence etc, so they operate to address that, mine was just pain but no disconnect with organs. Wish you a speedy recovery 👍
@@shughy1 great thanks.. and all the best.
Its helpful to a bed rail. They have on amazon for $10-20. Very helpful.
thanks so much
Things have changed a lot in a few years. I had my disc killing my nerve on the right side from the L4, L5 disc. My surgery took about an hour. In about to hit my 2 week mark, still having nerve pain in my peroneal nerve area also big toe and ball of foot go numb. I believe my nerve is still gonna feel pain for a while because it was extremely punched for a lil over a year, I just toughed it out at with the whole time. Im hoping the nerve pain eventually goes away, I would be reluctant to have the surgery done again.
I'm about to have a disectomy on my L5/S1 disk. I was lifting a couch and it went. I originally had a lot of pain for about 1 week, but then it left. I however had a weak ankle and numb left foot. My surgeon said that from the looks of the MRI, he would've had surgery if I was still in pain. The foot numbness/weakness eventually went away after a few weeks.
Fast forward 4 months to 2 days ago. I get home from a night with the mates and my back is killing me. I go to sleep and when I awaken, I have the worst pain imaginable and I can no longer stand up. Went to the ER today for another MRI and scheduled a micro disectomy for Friday.
How are you now bro?
Thank You for Sharing, I’m thinking of having it done and curious to see what’s the post op. Appreciate the insight
A actually felt the goo squeeze out when I herniated my disk. It was like I got injected with warm goo. Probably what a cream pie feels like. It was around 9am, and I lifted a trailer the wrong way with all my might and done the damage then and there. I couldn't sit for more than 20 minutes for the first 2 months. It continues to hurts 6 months later and I have been taking it easy since. - Self diagnosed
Thank you
Hello. I’m having a decompression discectomy. My healthcare denied my surgery for back but approved surgery for the decompression surgery to help with leg and ass pain. Most of my pain is with my 2.7 tear in disc. Healthcare said surgery for test is medically unnecessary.’it must be 3mill tear to receive surgery. I’m mad but I’ll take this surgery bc better than nothing. This video did help me on what to expect and man I’m terrified. The whole thinking of possible infection or paralyzes. Thanks for this video though
Thanks for sharing.
wait they didn't give me any fancy soap I just showered normally before going to the hospital (but I did a microdiscotomy), my surgery took 52 min and didn't shower for 10 days
In operating room Tuesday 🎉
Thanks for taking the time to do this. How are you doing today? Have you ever herniated the disc again? I hope not. My doctor told me based on the size of the herniation, the risk for re-herniating a disc goes up the larger the original one is.
I'm looking at that surgery at some point. I've got to lose some weight though. What did you do for pain control before surgery??
Today i done this surgery
I'm about 28 hours after surgery, I can't bend but walking is basically painless as long as I'm taking short strides and I'm not going too fast
Just had the surgery on the 3rd. took less than an hour for the procedure. 4 days post op and still havent needed any pain meds.
L4, L5 Left side discectomy gang🤟
Yuppp. Just had mine does yesterday morning.. so going onto day 2 now. L4-L5 Discectomy. How are you doing after yours?
How are you afterwards?? I’m 8 days after l4 l5 and feels like pain is returning. Idk if this is just part of the healing. I read so many people feel better almost right away…
@@wiggydrums2844 How are you afterwards?? I’m 8 days after l4 l5 and feels like pain is returning. Idk if this is just part of the healing. I read so many people feel better almost right away…
@@ginmock1133 hey! I felt immediately better. But week 2 - 3 I had some pain and then it went away. Definitely don’t get discouraged. I’ve had a couple weeks here and there where things got bad. Just continue with your Physio and stretches. It will all be good. I’m 1.5 years post op and I’m 100%. Still get random pain here and there but it is nothing.
I got two herniated disc at l3-l4 and l5-s1 my surgeon went on vacation when she gets back I will have my surgery . Got lots of pain going down my left leg lots burning like fire pins and needles and my leg muscle draws up and gets hard like muscle cramp . I’m 49...
I was able to shower 4 days after surgery. I had steri strips on my back. I had 3 herniations at L3/L4, L4/L5,& L5/S1. My incision is about 7 inches long. I couldn't move because it was sore. 2nd day PT cane by and had me sit up and walk around to the nurses station. 3rd day I was having fevers and night sweats. I also had a wound vacuum ball. I took the pain pills norco and Percocet. Neither helped. I was lucky if I could sleep a few hours without anyone coming in to wake me up for vitals. Went home on Thursday afternoon. First took a shower because I was not allowed to bathe. Now I'm still at home walking a little more. Every move feels like its gonna hurt and it does as you first get up. Once your up the pain becomes a bearable. I sat in a chair for 3 hrs on the 2nd day. Now what's pissing me off is that my skin seems to be pinched and I have this huge upside down U shaped piece of skin on my mid back. Oh and he did a bilateral disectomy when I never said my right side was hurting. Now my right foot is numb and my original left side only is pain free from what I can tell. I never knew there was any issue with my right side that was ever mentioned in any meeting with my doctor. Anyways that was my experience. I m just wondering what to do.
How long ago was this nightmare and are you still feeling the pain?
@@Jordan-ln2ef oh I forgot to say that the dimple that forms and also feels a little weird at the surgical site will go away. My neighbor had the same surgery and he was the one that told me it would go away and he was right, it did. It kinda feels like there's an invisible thumb pushing your skin up. When I first saw it I thought damm my surgeon doesnt know to to suture worth a crap. But he used an absorbing sutures that dont need to be removed. If you have just one disc that needs to be fixed then out patient surgery is possible also because your incision will be minimal, about an inch if they do micro laminectomy. Where small tubes used to reach the damaged area rather than have to open you up a little more. I had a combo of both surgeries. He relieved the pressure on a right nerve that he saw on the MRI. I also woke up with my R leg feeling numb below the knee. He told me it would go away and it did a little at a time. I still have a little bit of numbness but tge sensation goes away when I stand and walk.
One thing I recommend is to find a neurosurgeon instead of an ortho. I personally feel I would rather have someone that specializes in nerves than bone. The ortho guy I saw wanted to fuse 3 bones in my spine essentially disabling me for the rest of my life. I m glad I found my doctor.
Hi. I had mine 3 weeks ago. I felt better immidiatelly and now feel way better. Well I still have some tingling and numbness in my leg but hope this will be gone. Thanks for the vixeo
How do you feel now? I'm in the worst pain... Can't run can't sit can't stand long life has gone to shit. Im miserable and debating this surgery
@@ryanbrandnu7660 I am sorry that you are in pain :( I am currently 7 weeks after the surgery and I feel very good. I am not 100% well yet, but I would say 75 % of old me is back. Almost no pain, unless I work too much ( standing too long is uncomfortable). I would definitely recommend a surgery if your doctor says that is what you need. I have just got back into the swimming pool . Water helps SO much! You can also check my channel for water exercise ideas.water walk is great for back pain.
I hope you get better !
Very informative!! I go for my microdiscectomy surgery in 5 days… I am so nervous
How are now Mariel?
L5 herniated, nerve compression after a month of herniated…I can’t feel from my toes to my calf. Can’t do a calf stand on the left leg. I’m thankful for the tremendous nerve pain that has disappeared but scared I have permanent nerve damage. 9MM herniation (second time this happened) so I’m scheduled for surgery next month…
Hi Billy, when you did your first? If we do surgery, whether herniation occur again in different disc?
Excellent!! Appreciate the video. My surgery is in 2 days---This is what I can expect----Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral) with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s]-----I'm not sure what it all means, I just know its supposed to get rid of the left leg (random numbness and pain) --gotta run, Thanks again for the video
Erwin, how are you now?
I kinda nervous in this process, tomorrow Wednesday March 13, 1:30pm I’ll be schedule to receive epidural injections. By the way this method of treating bulging disk L4L5 will my 2nd injection, I got my first epidural last Jan 19, and it only lasted less than a week, my lower back pain came back that fast. They said it supposedly last more than a month or 3 months at least. Guess what it’s not true then.
I am not favor doing surgery and when I saw Regenixx this might works for me, so I suggested to my doctor see if there’s anyway I could have that rather getting 2nd injections for epidural. But my insurance will not gonna approve this process until I failed epidural in second time or third procedure, I have to finish the course till everything fails then Reginexx may be my last course.
I’ve been in pain since November last year up to this day. It’s hard to walk, sit, and it definitely annoying not to be able to have a good sleep every night; (
So good luck to you and hope everything works fine and you feel better.
I'm so sorry for your pain. I've been bed ridden since August of lasty year with a severe disc herniation in my l5, s1, and my surgery is tomorrow..
@@gigglesallday how u doin now?
I have been suffering from slip disc at L4 L5 &S1 since last one year and tried all the option from physiotherapy/ Exercise/Gabapin, Epidural injection but nothing works. Dr has now advice for DISCECTOMY SURGERY, Being a resident of India I am confused shall opt the Surgery at MIOT CHENNAI OR KOLKATA INK
Im getting mine operated on in 7 hours.. I've dealt with nausea since the hernia happened... so this aught to be fun.
How you doing?
I'm also having surgery on my L5 S1 herniated disc really not looking forward to it at all , scared to death lol
I just had mine yesterday.
Dont be scared. Living with it is more painful I think. The pain is expected after but it's a different pain. Sore tender etc.
How did it go?
Hey brother, great info video. May I ask what kind of leg pain you were experiencing? I’m having a similar surgery. Thanks in advance
How long until you were back on the golf course and in the gym? Having this procedure done in 2 weeks.
It’s the tramadol
This will help you out and change your life from this surgeon look him up it’s amazing . Duek spine institute Melbourne fl . Painless surgery and life back . Hope this helps .
My l5 s1 has hernaited.. and the disc is degenerated..im 36 and been stuck in bed for the last 8weeks.. i cant sit or drive without having massive pain after stadning up and laying down..
Latest update? Just realized it has been 4 years.
My surgery is next week. I am looking for your other videos 7 days or 10 days post op. Can you share the link here? Thank you.
I’m 23 I got hit by a car and now ima go through this this kind helps me prepare my surgery how it will be after my surgery
How y been now and how long did y have take killer s to keep comfortable great video
thanks for sharing, going under the knife tomorrow
Has anyone done this overseas? The waitlist is 8 months for my neurosurgeon.
Tramadol does nothing for pain
Just curious what the towel on the head is about?
Did you determine what caused the injury specifically? 315 isn't a ton so I'm wondering if it was a form breakdown or some kind of natural weakness
Can you give us an update? Thanks
willing to bet he's not going to answer.
Was this about the operation or about what a brave boy you was