Herniated Disc surgery recovery story | Microdiscectomy recovery
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just Had my surgery on friday... and the relief was noticed the moment I came to from surgery... walked 1/2 mile day I got home.... been doing 3 miles every morning since saturday.. this has been life changing.
That’s great!!
That's great , good news , I'm currently 8 weeks into sciatica/ back pain . I had an MRI and iv got several disc bulges !
I'm considering surgery ,but at the moment all medical advice is to leave it to time to heal itself. Thank you for sharing your story.
Did you have any sciatic pain from buttocks down your leg? Do you take pain medication?
I did... top of my right butt cheek all the way down to my toes in my right foot. I did not take pain medication... I used to abuse Opiates many years ago from an MCL injury..I was afraid to get addicted to those horrible things again.. so I roughed it out for a year and a half... it was a rough time... one of my worse experiences in life. Some days the pain was literally unbearable and I would just bounce between being really angry and crying all day.
A year and a half? That is crazy! So long? I certainly hope mine stops soon and I am only 5 weeks post OP but I am taking Naproxen which helps without any side effects- I am defo not taking any opiates like Tilidin!
I had a L5/S1 discectomy on 11/11 I’m currently almost 5 weeks post op, the best decision I ever made, surgery went great.. recovery time not so bad… if you in pain and you tried everything and it didn’t work, trust me get the surgery… I’m currently pain free, I suffered for 3 years…
Hi that makes me feel better thank you may I ask were you able to sit at all after the surgery? Like toilet? I’m scared of not being able to get out of bed and how much walking is needed
@@Cynthbirdlover yes I was able to sit after surgery, I had to be very careful getting up and sitting down after surgery, it wasn’t so bad.. I have a standard household toilet and I was able to sit on it… I was very careful doing so… I took my time doing everything and I still do..I just took short walks inside my house .. I didn’t walk miles around any track… getting in out of bed was the hardest the first couple days but after that it gets easier… you got this, surgery was a breeze and trust me you’ll do just fine..
@@danielledavis8995 thank you so much Danielle!! God bless you 🤗 yes even when I had herniated disc back pain I couldn’t get out of bed, I’m hoping to squash this sciatica for good! Thanks so much praying 🙏🏼
@@danielledavis8995 hugs 🤗 thank you so much it’s like God sent you to be my support! I appreciate it and pray for your happiness and good health! I have surgery in a couple of weeks and I’m scared of the recovery time I heard some people don’t get better until 6 months later, or other people get the nerve pain in their leg again or numbness can’t feel their toes or legs and just heard so much horror stuff I almost considered canceling my surgery but didn’t yet. Did you have nerve pain down your leg or numbness anywhere after your surgery? And how many months did it take you be back to normal activities like normal sitting, walking dancing gym or yoga and stuff? 😆
@@Cynthbirdlover don’t cancel you surgery, everybody is different, try not to listen to those horror comments, I know you trying to see how recovery time will be with by listening to some stories but remember that’s their stories and everybody is different, before I got surgery I did my research on here and they had good and bad review, but pray and keep faith… I’ll be 6 weeks post op on Friday and I’m still pain free and back to myself… a week later after surgery my leg pain did return but only for a few days and it went away and haven’t returned since… I haven’t had any numbness… I was able to return back to just walking after 2 weeks post op… idk what the future my bring me, but I’m going to take it day by day… as far as right now I can finally enjoy life especially for my two kids… I will be officially cleared this Friday to return back to normal activities and it feels great to do so … again I’ll be 6weeks post op Friday 😀
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Thank you everyone for the great information it's really been awesome As I am going to have surgery hopefully just waiting now
Hi I had my microdestomy surgery in April 2023 ..very bad start to new year had no symptoms just ache in the back and 12/31/22 by Jan 3rd 2023 severe shooting pain down right leg ..had MRI and had herniated disc and severe sciatica..went on prednisone, pain medication struggled for 4 months to avoid surgery..Had surgery now I’m 4 months since surgery and I’m doing physical therapy but struggling to get my energy as after surgery your right my surgeon said do nothing for 6 weeks solid ..And now I am moving around and using my muscles I’m just so exhausted 😩 they say takes a year to fully recover..and my surgery was invasive the sciatica went away completely after surgery as the herniated disc no longer pressing on the nerve...but I still get nerve pain some areas of my thigh and the back spasms are the worst ... Thank you for sharing your story gives me hope 🙏🏻
Thank you for your honesty.
12 weeks post op today, looking at your videos gives me hope that i can return to my normal life again, thank you for making these videos
I am so glad to be of some help to you! I remember clearly the day I turn to my boss after a long day and said "for the first time I feel like my back is finally back to normal." That was six months after my surgery. You will get there before you know it.
@@bedbackandbeyond can’t wait for that day!! Recovery has been like a roller coaster 🎢 but I am glad I found you. Thank you for sharing your recovery.
Ja for me too! I had such pain sciatic pain yesterday I wondered if this pain will ever go way- your videos are really extremely helpful ❤
I’m 30 days post surgery, I honestly think I injured my back in 2018 and just let it never heal correctly and maybe in 2021…..but I know for sure i injured it june of 2023….I couldn’t sit lay or bend and it hurt to walk….worse pain ever in my life….after surgery, instant pain from before went away due to the pinched nerves….i am walking as much as possible but still not bending or twisting or lifting anything….but i am so glad I got the surgery cause I’ve been dealing with the pain for far too long…. Great video….
My good lady wife has one of these coming up in two days. Thanks for some sharing some first hands experiences
Good luck to her! So sorry she has to deal with this.
I’m 6 weeks post surgery and we have almost the same experience. I have severe pain 2-3 weeks post surgery, didn’t sit more than 1 minute until 4th week. I am now doing pool exercises and it’s helping a lot with the tightness of muscles, though the first time I went for have me sore that I thought it reherniated.
Thank you for this video you answered my questions I had for my doctor. He is not very good at giving info, but he sure did an excellent job removing my pain immediately after the operation in February 2023 I was pain from from stenosis but pain from the laminectomy discectomy. I have been walking a lot but all of a sudden I am having pain in my lower back again and mostly on the opposite side. And my toes from the little toe three toes in have been numb from the day of my operation. Anyway, thanks again learned a lot from you and the comments made. Still in therapy. My back feels so tired.
Hang in there friend!
@@bedbackandbeyond Thank you.
Great Video, Optimism I had too total knee replacements, this Summer and have to have Microdiscectomy surgery my lower back. Having nerve problems in both legs. I am used to pain. I am worried about the recovery. Watching videos like your 's seems to help a lot. Thank You*****Gald everything went well for You*********Richard
So sorry you are having to deal with this on top of the knee replacements. Recovery isn’t a walk in the park but it’s a lot easier than dealing with the disc pain. I hope you get the relief you need!
HI there! I'm so blessed to have bumped into your channel. Was your leg pain only when sitting or other positions? and was you back pain one sided only? I seem to have sit in order for the pain and back pain to calm down. I'm glad to hear to hear your surgery was a success and you seem to be so happy! This injury changes your life and no one understands it really unless you go through it yourself. Thanks again for sharing your story:)
I’m glad you found me too! My nerve pain was down my left side. I could sit for a little bit but lying down with my knees propped up was my most comfortable position. Once I got the cortisone injection, I could sit for much longer. But in the end I needed the surgery. I hope you feel better soon!
@@bedbackandbeyond Thank you for reply! Thank you for your wishes! Your story gives me hope. God is in control.
I'm a pretty fit 40yo male ive had two complete ruptures in 2yrs, I took tramidol for the first 6 days, and then quit no issues walking or being mobile, only issue I've had is still having a ghost pain kinda like before surgery, I was only told not to bend at the waist, as far as what she's saying with muscle spasms it's really important to start doing mobility stretches by week 2, especially if you had a really bad pinched nerve as those muscles have atrophy and are gonna be tight and sore, I've been sitting walking driving since day 4 no issues, I had mine done at emory in Atlanta. Highly recommend
I had my microdisectomy of the L5-S1 on July 26th, I came out of surgery no pain. Yes I had pain meds, but NEVER had to take any of them. I am a little over 3 weeks out and still no pain at all.
May i ask where did you get your surgery? I have the same issue as you.. L5, S1… my neurosurgeon is suggesting open surgery but i am scared. I am 36 y/o. I just total hysterectomy (3rd surgery). I have had back pain for 3-4 yrs already and it became worst. Im on nerve blocker, muscle relaxant and ibuprofen.. i had toradol shot yesterday from the ER along with flexeril.. etc anyway.. are u able to go back to work already? Thank you
@@RicaChua I had my surgery at WVU hospital in Morgantown WV. Yes I am back to work. 3 months later and still totally painfree. My Doctor was Neurosurgeon Joseph Voelker. I am 43 years old
Hi
Did you have tingling or back pain?
I’m being recommended this procedure for my L5-S1 bulge but I no longer have much tingling. I now just have back pain / discomfort. Do you think it’ll work for this
@@Two4Jay I had primarily left hip and leg pain. I was unable to even sit down it hurt so bad.
@@furmomma do you think it’ll help my case? I don’t get the tingling much anymore but do have hip pain and a lot of back discomfort pain.
Great advice thanks! I’m in the middle of recovery too. Been a week now and I’m feeling similar pain and I panic! Yea I’m so afraid to do anything. I get discouraged when I start feeling something again.
Same with me!!! Just had mucrodiscectomy on 15/8.. how r u now? Recovering well??
I'm 10days out and still have a little tingle when I walk but it eases up more everyday, it's gonna take about 4-6months before it feels normal again...this is my 3rd 2 discectomys with a micro laminectomy l4-s1, and a artificial disk in my neck
Same same same. 1 wek 4 days post now.
Hopefully we all recover 100%!
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I did it 4 weeks ago. after the first couple of days, I was in a lot of nerve pain and my doctor had to send steroids to the pharmacy when he sent the steroids to the pharmacy. I felt brand new I wanted to do so many things. Then the Pain return after about a week so I took it easy and laid down on my back and now I’m having a lot of lower back pain and I’m hoping it’s from me laying down and making the muscle sore rather than injuring something I’m currently taking another steroid pack, but after looking at this video, I have hope and I hope everything gets better. Thanks for the advice.
It's been 6 weeks now since my microdiscectomy and still have nerve pain in my leg, doctor says it's normal due to the tightness of muscles around the nerve and it gets compressed. I really hope the pain goes, this is very frustrating to see that other people in the 9th day after surgery are with no pain at all, but the process is different in every person.
Are you better now?
@arturoramirez1913 u better?
Me too walk up after surgery feeling the same I feel before surgery, no relief, have been 4 days,I am worried
Perfect timing , I’m getting a microdiscectomy on Friday afternoon.
Alright! Here’s to you waking up and feeling like a new person Friday!
@@bedbackandbeyond thank you so much , I’ll keep you updated.
@@qsks8366 hoping your surgery went well today!
@@bedbackandbeyond it went pretty good , I’m finally laying on my back with no pain.
@@qsks8366 update now?
So 3 weeks post OP - still a lot of pain from streaming pain in both legs! Have stopped medication - Tilidin- because it sort of made me dizzy!
How long will I have pain?
I think your site is wonderfully helpful! Feeling a bit frustrated that I can’t really do any work!
I had an L5/S1 surgery this time last year..in Feb.. went well.. until it herniated again 3 weeks in, and I spent two weeks stuck lying on the floor because I couldn’t stand or sit at all.. waiting for surgery number 2…
after the second op things were pretty good.. but I wasn’t taking any chances.. walking a few times everyday I could..
pain was pretty minor after op.. off the pain meds after three days and would take an anti inflammatory whenever I felt I needed it (especially after a gig.. I’m a guitarist)
After a few weeks I was able to sit longer, walk longer.. every now and then I would get some mild pain.. and still today I get a little grab here and there but overall I’m able to do more and more..
I still walk about 30-40 mins everyday
and only now am I entertaining the possibility of a jog.. was very very cautious the second time around.. took no chances.
everyone is different in their experience and pain levels.. it really depends on how long and how bad you’ve had the problem.. (after 6 months of physio and sciatic pain.. I was fortunate enough to be offered surgery when I presented to hospital after feeling the disc literally pop in my back Valentine’s Day of 2022..) ouch!
I’m glad I did!! Couldn’t imagine being stuck with pain like that for months or years.. and I feel sorry for those that do..
Why do you think you herniated again after first surgery? Did you do things weren’t supposed to?
@@judyrafat
No was pretty careful.. but the consistent pain intensity and MRI said otherwise..
so round two for me.. two year anniversary yesterday for surgery number two actually..
What do you think initiated your reherniation?
@@judyrafat
Wish I knew.. probably poor core strength which is likely what led to the initial herniation..
the second was not as broad as the first but still there was some that protruded through to the nerves.. 2years on doing pretty well although lifting up a baby a few times a day doesn’t help..
but daily walking and focus on how I’m engaging my core has really helped to mitigate any issues..
Have my discatomy surgery done its been 7 weeks now having little pain in butt sometimes and in tailbone otherwise i am fine doing strengthening exercises to support my back hope it goes well because my disc space left only 1.6 mm not even able to walk 1 minute but after my surgery feels like life changed a lot because i am in for 24/7 all day eating painkillers and nothing work
Very helpful! I was wondering why we aren’t supposed to sit down! 8 days post OP- but a lot of streaming pain in both legs! So walking for 10 min with my walking poles around my apartment and balcony! Hope the nerves recover soon!
This is quite the recovery process, full of two steps forward and one step backs. You will be on the other side of it in no time. Keep your mind occupied and keep telling yourself this is a challenge you can overcome. Good luck in your recovery!!
thank you so much for this video its really helpful to know someone has gone through the same experience as you. You have answered a lot of my questions I was thinking about! I do have another question for you, in regards to using the bathroom. Is it okay to twist to wipe yourself and wash your bottom if you can’t get assistance from others during the first week of recovery?
I think it depends on the amount of twist. Before your surgery, take note of how little of a twist you can do in order to reach to clean. I was surprised at how little I had to move. You can also ask the surgeon about amount of twist that is allowable. A full twist is obviously a no no. I was so scared that I had my husband cleaning me at first. I wish I had gotten a bidet attachment for my toilet. So many people rave about them and fall in love with them. It might be worth considering just for ease of mind.
Hello. I had a bidet installed and a wiping tool prior to surgery and that helped me not to have to twist. Also I recommend having a reacher grabber tool to lift up your underwear and pants after you use the bathroom. Extremely happy with those choices
1 year post op, still having pain in my lower back. Once you have it, you will stick with it your whole life so it is a matter of getting used to it unfortunately
If the nerve was damaged badly it will hurt yes..finding a good physio can help a lot, knowing what exercises and ocasional massage etc.can keep things better.
I had micro discectomy surgery on L5S1 a week and a half ago as I had terrible sciatica. As soon as I came out of the hospital I stopped taking all of the painkillers: naproxin, amytyptaline Pregabalin and codeine because I did not want to get addicted to any of them and I didn't feel any pain. Today I had done a fair amount of walking, cooking etc and when I sat down for 10imns for my lunch and got up again I got a shooting pain in my back near where I had the surgery. I wonder if I need to still take meds? I hatd being constipated but wonder if I need to take them fir a few weeks until I recover more. Now I'm frightened to move, I've gone to bed and lying on my side googling what to do next.Ive just taken a couple of Naproxin so I think I'll start taking term again. I'll call my GP on Monday
Had a l4l3 discectomy a few weeks ago. Pain has not changed from before the operation. My main problem was that it took me over 2 months to convince the medical profession that I was was in pain. They wanted me to go to physical therapy even before they would give me a MRI. I spent 2 months living in a recliner in my family room. The muscles in my body wasted away. Now I not only have the pain, I have weakness all over. Still living in my recliner. 80 years old and ready for the grave.
I’m so sorry you are still in so much pain.
I was in a lot of pain 24 hours 7 days a week and felt like giving up…also on my recliner and leaning to the right where the pain was not as horrible as the left. I called a pain management doctor who helped me schedule the MRI, gave me a spine injection to help with the pain, and pushed me to call an orthopedic surgeon. They did my surgery right away and even though I am in pain, I realized that sitting is not good for us, we need to change positions, and move around more. Hoping you feel better soon!!
@@albiemancill1856 Pain has subsided. Been going to pain management only because the orthopedist doesn't want to bother with the opiate. Pain management isn't doing much. Went to my second appointment and all they did was copy the report from last month into the report for this month. I feel completely different from last month. I think I'll stop pain management. I really don't need the opiate med. I'm also taking Gabapentin which has helped me the most. Non-opiate, it's a pain management for the nerve.
The one thing that is really helping me is the physical therapy. Still using a cane but improving. It's a long haul. Just have to keep working.
Hang in there. I hope you are better, you just have to work hard.
@@rjb6327 thank you for sharing this information. It is definitely helpful!
It has taken me 30 years to convince them of my pain! I'm finally about to go on a waiting list to get my L5 S1 done. But I've got a 1.5 to 2 year wait ahead of me. Getting more disabled by the day.
Hey im glad to see this video im 3 weeks post op after L5 S1 discectomy my back and legs are mostly fine but i feel extremely week because i can relate to the extreme precautions you took😂 but im a little worried because my back is stiff after i sit in the car for more then an hour or so i get back pain like all over my back and pain in my legs and even in my shoulders i haven’t started walking alot neither have I started physical therapy just some exercises that the team of my surgeon recommended.
How long can o expect to go back to jogging and doing some cardio to get rid of the fat in my abdomen. Im a student and i have taking a leave from my studies in the university and i would love to go back to university too. But i want to be fit before that.
An hour car ride after only 3 weeks may be pushing it! You should definitely start walking. Walking is your friend right now. You want to build up to long walks.
I’m not sure when you can get back to cardio or jogging. That is certainly something the physical therapist can help you work towards. I can tell you it took six months for me to say “I feel back to normal” after surgery.
Good luck with your recovery
Hi! I hope you are feeling better now. I am 10 weeks post surgery and I still struggle a bit sitting in a car for too long but take my pillows and it helps. I was not walking and not exercising too much but I can tell you that physical therapy really helps and even though my back is stiff still, after I do my PT routine, I feel better
My doctors instructions were no car rides > 30 min. An hour hurt me even before I had my symptoms lol. I'm not sure why you're doing that just 3 weeks out.
Thank you so very much for this video, im 8 weeks in to sciatica, but had an mri scan and i have several disc bulges with 1 in particular being quite prominent.
Very reassuring to see theres light at the end of the tunnel . Im at the stage of suffer with the various pains in my butt/legs and keep taking the meds... it seems that until it gets to 6 months thats it left to itself to heal. Ill have to wait and see, coincidentally imyself can get comfortable by sitting slightly backwards with my legs bent and feet up. Thank you ,God bless.
Mick.
Hi Michael. I'm going on 2 years with multiple bulging discs, L4 and L5-S1 in particular. I know all about the various butt and leg pain. You should consider daily postural or muscular imbalances that are preventing your healing. I started working my core like crazy, made minor changes in how I walk, sit, and do menial tasks, and that helped improve my pain considerably. I just hiked 20 miles carrying 40 pounds on my back this weekend with very minor discomfort, as where 6 months ago, everything made me relatively umcomfortable.
My doctors have told me that if I can tolerate the pain and stay dedicated to daily rehab for a potentially extended time period, that I should not remotely consider surgery.
@gibby35412 oh mate, thanks for that reply , wonderful to hear your back to your best hiking ,( at the moment I can't put my socks on !) I'm going to physio for the first time since my scan and looking forward to being given the appropriate exercises . My Dr said yesterday that I was at the appropriate place for a man of my age ! 59 .
All the best , mick.
@@michaelbrett171 I'm not out of the woods but am seeing improvement. It's a lot of work, though, exercises every morning when I'd rather be sleeping, but I don't want anyone cutting into my back. Look into the book Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill. Very helpful.
@gibby35412 thank you mate , your very kind , I'm not fearful of a micro surgery to fix my disc bulges but obviously would prefer it to heal itself , a very interesting journey , thank you for your help , all the best , and hello from a very rainy England, mick.
I get mine done 0ct 31. Cant wait. Im ready to blow my head off from this bad pain
It’s the worst! I hope your surgery goes well. Join a community for support! Reddit and Facebook both have “Microdiscectomy” groups. Good luck
Hi! Glad you have recovered! I have had continuous struggle with sciatica but 2 ms back it got worse and I got it in both of my legs. Most excruciating 2 ms. I am scheduled for surgery in 10 days now but the thing is all of a sudden this weekend it has improved. I still get pains but tolerable. I am confused now if I should go forward with surgery or if I should wait some more? Because I got the date for surgery so hard I don’t want to delay it only to end up having pain again but I also don’t want to have surgery unnecessarily if I improve. Also I am not sure if this is just a momentary improvement. I am sorry if I don’t make any sense but I would appreciate any insight really! Just confused.
It’s actually something I hear a lot on the forums. People suddenly start to feel better right before the surgery. I don’t know if it is a mental trick or not. Some people wait and some people decide that don’t have the time to lose. If a disc is going to heal on its own, that usually takes 12 weeks. It’s always best to get the doctor’s opinion, but in the end it is up to you. Do you want to cancel the surgery in the hopes that the disc is shrinking? How long would you have to wait to reschedule of this is just a fluke and your severe pain returns again?
I did it last week and so far it’s seems going well. They used spinal anesthesia and it’s way more comfortable than GA. The Dr. told me No sitting (only for a few minutes) and No stairs for six weeks. Start walking right away.
Oh! I didn't get the "stairs rule." Walking is a must! Good luck with your recovery
@@bedbackandbeyond Thank you 🙏. The doctor said that climbing stairs will put pressure on discs while walking is not. Remember that the first six weeks are needed to get full disc recovery.
thank you for jumping right into this rather than an hour long intro lol. im terrified…
I completely understand. Getting major surgery is scary! But I would do it again if I had to. If you aren’t yet, I highly recommend joining a community of people in similar situations. I have one on Reddit called “Microdiscectomy” with over 900 people. There is also a group on Facebook. Good luck.
@@bedbackandbeyond thank you sm. anesthesia is what im most scared of.
Thanks for share I will put off my surgery listen to you
I can’t stay still
Need to know what procedure the surgeon use to remove the bulge disc did you had screws and fusion or rod
Thank you wish we’ll
Did the anti spasm med stop it? I have horrendous pain from spasms
Hello. 6 weeks post L5 S1 micro-dyscectomy surgery and started feeling intense pain on the opposite side…fear of herniation on that side but will call my doctor to consult. You mentioned feeling intense pain and fear of reherniation but ended up being inflammation so that gives me hope that I may be okay. I had not been in pain but this new pain is so so intense 😢😢
I hope it is not a re-herniation. Inflammation can certainly wreck havoc with our minds and body! I hope your recovery goes quickly.
@@bedbackandbeyond thank you so much!!
Now how is you pain
@@RamKumar-nb2em I started therapy on the 15th and I am happy to say that the pain is almost gone and is not as bad as it was. The therapist said, that the opposite side tends to be in pain probably because I was over using it before. Truth be told, I was in fact always leaning to that side because of the pain I had prior to surgery. Thank you for asking!! Happy holidays!!
I’m at week 5 post L5-S1 microdiscectomy, did you girls get back spasms post surgery?
I started getting them at week 2 and I’m still getting them everyday sporadically throughout the day.
This is amazing thank you! The photo of a completely different person for the thumbnail is weird but also I kinda get it? :)
I am in my 4th week after emergency L4/L5 laminectomy/ discectomy. My big toe is tingling and I can’t tilt my right foot upwards when standing I.e to 87 degrees. Better than the pain before the op though
Hello and thank you for your video and welcoming questions! I am 5 weeks post op L4/L5 at 2.5 weeks I got the pain you mentioned but only in the morning. It has continued. Each morning I wake up with the tightness going down my outer thigh. It does subside as the morning goes on and when it started I spoke with the surgeon and he said because it's not lasting he doesn't think I re-herniated anything he thinks it is swelling and fluid. Do you think that this can be normal for me and a part of my healing? I am so confused because the mornings feel like the worst part of the herniation and I was fine for 2.5 weeks only needing tylenol for two days post op?
It is certainly possible. Swelling can cause pain, and the healing process is a lot longer than you expect. Are you waking up with a stiff back? I have found that when my back gets stiff, it will trigger some nerve discomfort for me, even to this day. Stretching and doing the physical therapy moves taught to me always helps.
@@bedbackandbeyond thank you for your response. No my back is not tight just my outer thigh is awful pain and a feeling of tightness. I walk about 3 miles a day without discomfort it is literally just upon waking up and the only thing that helps is taking naproxen before bed but I don't think I can live on that and it was the reason I had the surgery in the first place so I was not living on Advil!!
Could u tell me how long it takes to become full normal after microdiscetomy
Im 5 1/2 months since i stopped to “heal” my 3 hernias. 2 have disappeared, and the largest has gotten 1/2 the size. No epidurals, or surgery. It was tough but im way better now. I think ill be 100 in a couple weeks
That’s awesome! What did you do? Physical therapy, body mechanics, acupuncture, etc?
@@bedbackandbeyond I didn’t do much, PT would actually aggravate. I would walk with crutches and not twist or bend or anything that will keep the disc from healing. Later after four months, I started doing breathing exercises and some walking.
Rose hip extract with glycine, a powerblender for vegetable drinks, this helps the disc!
@@michaelbruce2699 Glycine, sulphur, gelatine, uc2 collagen, bonebroth soup, white cabbage!
Hi. Ive been suffering for 3 months now. Im scared to operate because were I lige there are no good doctors. Is it an expensive surgery? Has anybody done it in Italy, Germany or France?
Im seeing a surgeon tomorrow. My Sciatic nerve has been pinched so bad my foot is swollen and ive been in a wheelchair for months, im talking 6 months. I have been suffering so bad i cant even describe it lol i know you know what that feels like. my disc has had to have ruptured to get this bad im sure
Ugh! Sorry you’ve been dealing with this so long! I hope the surgeon can get you scheduled quickly!
man that first night at home which was the same day i was in HELLL. those meds for the spasms didn’t work. and the pain meds are shit.
Just had my surgery done a few days ago. Suffered from back pain for years but regular visits to my chiro and some muscle relaxors always helped cleared it up.
This year was the absolute worst though. Had excruciating pain running down my right leg like having a bug hunting knife stuck in my back and another slicing down my leg. Got an MRI which showed two herniated discs about 8-9mm. Relapsed FOUR times in 6 months with each one getting worse pain that lasted longer so went for the surgery after trying everything else.
Now Im in excruciating post op pain from being sliced open but that horrible nerve pinch and aching that kept me from getting any sleep seems to be gone.
Heres hoping I will be 100% soon and keep it that way.
How are you doing now? How is the pain level?
I just had my L5 to S1 done yesterday. I'm still in a lot of pain
So sorry you didn't wake up pain free. I did not either. It took some time and determination but I eventually did end up pain free. I hope you get there quickly.
I had it done 10 year's ago and was walking around in a little over a hour. I was actually cleared to go back to work in 2 week's I believe. Just no lifting over 20 lbs. About to go for a MRI for a L5 S1 Saturday. Not understanding what took so Long?
Hi. I recently had minimally invasive lamamectomy/discectomy L4-L5-S1. I am now entering Day 5 post-op and have taken the first of my 3xday pain meds (percocet) waiting to see what the day brings. I was sent home after 1 night: advised not to sit for more than hour at a stretch and then to take short walks with Nordic sticks up and down the passage in our apartment block. The immediate post-op pain was intense, mainly in the area of the surgery i. e. my buttocks and upper legs. I still have some tingling in my lower left leg and less in my right leg. The most notable effect is that my left "flop foot" has completely gone. I am not limping anymore and (despite the pain) manage a good few minutes walking every day. I will be doing home physio before hopefully returning to a more planned routine after a month. I'm told the first 2 weeks are the worst - and yeah, they are pretty dire. But the pain pre-op was worse. One is always tempted to think that the previous pain, without the op, would have been bearable. That's a fallacy. This pain will dimish and disappear. I also lost my appetite for a number of days but that can't be too bad (!) Roll on Days 5, 6, 7...and beyond. You channel is really helpful. Thank you.😮
I said "kind of " when my WC doctor asked me if I have radiating leg pain almost 2 years ago, but I Don't. Like... Not at all. He caught onto that as a yes and I think he is giving me treatment for someone with sciatica pain. I have told him since then several times that I have absolutely no leg pain and that all my pain is coming from my lower back, right above the pelvis/ass area. He has recommended me to speak with his colleague about a Microdiscectomy but, from all the research I've done... this surgery is for people who DO have leg pain/sciatica.
I’m 10 weeks post op and last week started feeling pain in my lower back, not much in my legs anymore, got evaluated by another doctor and using straight leg test said that it’s mainly inflammation but after continued pain I’m finding it harder to believe. Did you experience this type of pain?
I had all sorts of odd pains after surgery. I was convinced (paranoid) on two separate occasions that I had re-herniated. It took me about six months after surgery to finally start to feel myself again.
Hi! I am 10 weeks post op and have been experiencing a lot of pain on and off and they are telling also that it is inflammation and that it is my body compensating for the positions i had my body prior to surgery- can you share with me if your pain went away and how long it took?
It's never Going to be 100%.But it's manageable and way better than the original pain. I had L4 done.
Hello. I’m now 5 months post op from my procedure. The pain was gone almost immediately but I do occasionally have lower back pain and a slight tingling in my leg (where it used to hurt) kind of hard to explain but nowhere near having to take pain meds just enough to worry 😊. Did you ever have any of these issues/concerns during your recovery?
I sure did! At times I would have enough discomfort to make me think I re-herniated again. I never did thankfully. Hope your recovery continues to go well.
@@bedbackandbeyond thanks! Yes same here. I’m constantly worried about reherniation each time I feel the slightest onset of pain.
@@lpetters84 did u have this surgery recently?
I just got home today from surgery this morning.. didnt know what this was...until I looked it up.
Prayers to u all
@@MrMannyjr69 I had it back in August of 2022. I feel much better!
@@lpetters84 my cousins did it 4 years ago after car accident. He was good, his pains was gone 80% . He took 6 weeks to recover. But now he has pain again . New MRi showed re herniated disk in same place . So after surgery be very careful with activities. Your back will not be same ever . My cousin did a mistake to light heavy things again thinking nothing will happen.
What was the name of the medication you took a couple weeks post OP - Prednison? Is that correct?
It is called a Medrol Dosepak, which is a type of prednisone. It is an anti-inflammatory steroid.
I just had surgery on 5/7 of my L4/L5 and L5/S1 from a herniated disc feeling pain at the surgery site and now have numbness on the bottom of my right foot going into my back cafe and up the back side of my right leg hopefully the numbers will go away with time . I do have to wear a back brace while walking . Other than that I'm doing better.
So glad you are doing better! The numbness can sometimes be the last symptom to go.
are you still happy you got the surgery? did you have to stop taking pain meds before the surgery? They told me that they require that to make the surgery more successful :\
I’m still glad I got the surgery! For sure. I don’t remember about the pain meds. Sorry!
Most importantly you never mentioned that did you recovered 100 percent or not?
I had mine a few days ago. I find it difficult to get in and out of bed. Do you have any tips?
Yes! We put a step stool and a high back chair next to my bed. The step stool made it easier to get up and down from the bed. The chair was used like a railing to help push myself up. You can order a medical step stool with handle from Amazon but just make sure it only has one handle.
I had L5/S1 4 days ago. I’m in a world of pain due to recovery. They said nothing to me about walking around. I’m on UA-cam looking for positive testimonials to get me thru this.
So sorry you are dealing with this! My podcast is full of positive recovery stories. The pain of the incision should go away soon. Walking is essential though! This first week you should not be sitting longer than 15 minutes at a time, and you should be walking at least five minutes a few hours. Next week: you should be able to increase your walks from five minutes to ten minutes. Sitting no more than 30 minutes. Be sure to be log rolling in and out of bed, AND always be sure to activate your abs and glutes when you move to support your spine.
Good luck!
1 week 4 days post op here.
I have 3 kids and a puppy. I hope i haven't hurt anything with the couple of moves i probably shouldn't have done.
Im so nervous.
Im soing alright. Sometimes i feel some old loss of sensation feelings but, i take Deep breath, its not been even 2 weeks yet. 😬
Just take it slow and don’t do anything else that might risk re-injury. You will get all sorts of weird aches, pains and spasms for the next few months. Even on the opposite side! Two weeks is a pretty common time for post surgery inflammation to move in and cause some pain to return. So don’t be too scared if that starts to happen. Good luck!
My L5 S1 surgery was 2 weeks ago and I’ve been given 6 weeks off work.
My job involves lifting and manoeuvring into awkward positions as a technician.
I’m 22 and concerned that everyone in the comments and yourself seems to have such long recoveries..
Does it really take so long??
It really depends person to person. I took so long because i basically went still and let my back muscles get too weak.
My brother-in-law, a painter/contractor, had surgery on a Friday and went back to work (against advice) on that Monday. He’s been fine. I bet because you are young and active it won’t take that long.
I had my surgery a month and 10 days ago. I still feel a little pain and discomfort in legs.
I also feel pain leaning forward to bathroom sink
Is it normal???
Please reply 😢😢
Yes, unfortunately the pain in legs can last for some time after the surgery for some people. The nerve needs time to heal and will even sometimes send a jolt of pain down the leg during the healing process. Also there is post surgery inflammation that can happen several weeks after surgery that makes the pain worse again. My doctor gave me steroids to help when it happened to me.
Hi from the uk' ive got my operation n the 9th july 2024 and just had the pre op today' iam not expecting instant relief or being pain free after the operation but iam hoping to be able to use the bathroom on my own because my partner will have to go to work 🤔
I hope the surgery is a success! Get either a toilet seat riser or handle bars next to the toilet. The links are in the description of the video. The riser is in the top three recommended products on forums! It makes sitting and standing so much easier. The toilet wiper extender wand is mentioned a lot as a recommendation but I hated it. Check to see how far you can reach behind yourself will only a little movement. You might be surprised. A bidet is also great for after surgery bathroom use.
This is what I feel now, pain and depression. And I have only 5 days since operation. I will day in 8 weeks 🥵
It’s a battle for sure. I hope your recovery goes well and time flies by for you. I still can’t believe this all happened to me almost four years ago.
Trying to heal my herniated disc with workouts, a long process. Not healed yet :(
Sorry you have to deal with the herniated disc. It is a long process for sure! I hope you have success with workouts.
I’m so scared for recovery :(
Yes it can be but focus on learning how to take care of yourself and what not to do. It is a tough road but way better than being in pain 24/7.
I have microdiscectomy l4 l5. It is 6 days now. Is it normal if i feel tingling and numbess in my leg foot. ? Before the surgery i feel pain in the right leg. Now it is in the left leg. Please can someone assist.
I had L5 S1 microdiscectomy on the left side 10 weeks ago, and for about two weeks now I have been having pain on my right side. The Dr and PT said it is inflammation and the pain also due to my body compensating on the side that I was using the most prior to surgery. I do want to share that my PT said that if there was not only pain but is numbness and tingling he would recommend to see the surgeon again and having them evaluate for reherniation. He also said to not wait too long and suffer I. Silence.
Hey ..even I have a same problem.. l5 s1 microdiscectomy surgery before 10 days ..but there is still some pain and stiffness in my calf and back side of thigh..and tingling and numbness is still same in my whole leg till foot as it was before surgery...
What do I do please suggest..
How are you doing now?
I’m on day 6 post after a l5-s1 Microdiscectomy. My experience was very similar, at first, all my shooting leg pain had gone away but started to get worried when I felt residual leg pain on day 3 until now… does it go away?
What does it mean - “muscles misfiring “?
I won’t be able to explain it as well as the PT did. He said my muscles had become do weak that in order to move, they work work in the wrong order to compensate.
Hello. I would like to ask you, - after your surgery and 3 night's at Hospital - cpuld you walk with straight posture without pain ? I had my microdisectomy on 13.9.2023 , now Iam one week in recovery time, and when I want walk abit, I cant have my back relaxed, I have to push my shoulder a bit forward, and put waight on legs. Not on my back.
Did you had this as well ?thanks
Hi. My back felt very weak for the first two weeks after surgery. It felt like it could not support my weight. I ended up using a support belt. It started to get stronger after two weeks.
@@bedbackandbeyond okay. Thank you
@bedbackandbeyond I forgot to ask, if that pain in lower back because of weak was shouting kind of pain into leg,? on that side where you had herniated disc
And what kind of pain was in you lower back ? Like burning pain ?
Were you able to stand&walk in a normal way before the surgery?
Ladies and gents, another idea for washing yourself after using the bathroom is getting a perineal bottle. Usually in pregnancy section. And the frida mom one has a bent tip. (Clearly I got my herniated disc from pregnancy & still have mom brain lol)
What a good idea! This is the first time I’ve ever heard that recommended. Thanks!
@@bedbackandbeyond thank you! My surgery is in 2 weeks, so that’s how I ended up on your vid! Hope it helps ANYONE
I have to get one and I’m so scared
I’m sorry you are dealing with this! I understand why you are scared. Surgery is a big deal. But I am so thankful for mine. It was a huge help.
I was super scared and was hearing scary stories from other people and I am so glad I went through with it. The pain I experienced prior to surgery was the worst pain I have ever experienced and surgery was tough but not as bad as the pain I had before.
Research you're surgeon. It's not bad at all. They told me to hop off the gurney. Said I just got back surgery. Told me to hop slowly. LoL. I was put in a recliner, ate an hour later, dressed and walking around. Discharged by 5 PM the same day.
When you say only laying down and walking and no bending how to you get up from laying down without bending I’m so confused about this
If you look under my “microdiscectomy prep” playlist you will see I have linked some videos that are very helpful for just this type of question.
@@bedbackandbeyond aww thank you so much! The log roll makes so much sense!! I appreciate your quick response I’m so glad you finally have the relief you deserve have a wonderful day 💗
Are you ok 100% now or not
More like 90%
How did you herniated ?
Short story: My two dogs yanked me backwards while on a walk
Hi 2 days ago i get my surgery..Microscopic surgery..please pray for me i feel real pain in back where did stitches 😢
Praying!
@@bedbackandbeyond thank u soo much dear 🌹
Please respond to me please……. Does they put screws also in your spine surgery???????????????????????
No, not for a microdiscectomy or laminectomy.
@@bedbackandbeyond thanxxx friend 👍
Is anyone able to sit properly after surgery
For the first two weeks after surgery you amount of time sitting at one time is limited. You do a lot of walking and reclining. But after all the restrictions are lifted, sitting isn’t a problem. I sit just fine now! 😊
Hi , I had gone through lamentomy and desectomy for l4-l5 for herniated disc. It's been 3 months but my butt chicks , feet , calf and toes are numb. Doctor told me it will take 1 year to nerve to heal . Can u help me please?
Hi! Sorry you had to experience this. It is true that the numbness can take up to a year to go away. Sometimes It takes awhile for the nerves to heal. My year after surgery was full of aches and pains and numbness. But it does go away. Take care of your emotional and mental health during this time. This experience was traumatizing for me. But I slowly recovered. You will get there too!
I have the same condition, but just in my left side. My numbness also includes my bladder and bowels. I still have symptoms 1year, 7 months after operation.
@@Maurgrymhow long have you lived with the pinched nerve? Usually that is the important question
What were your symptoms before surgery? Sciatica? Back pain?
I “threw out my back” and the pain traveled to my butt for a time. Standing up would cause a sharp pain in my butt that would go away after a moment. Then one morning I rolled over to get out of bed and was hit with the most painful thin ever. The pain was in my back and down my leg. Along with numbness in my leg.
@@bedbackandbeyond that’s where I’m at currently. I’ve been battling this issue for a few years. It will go away for months at a time, then just reappear one day. Been doing physical therapy for a few months now but woke up this morning feeling like there was a needle in my butt cheek, and like there was no padding between my vertebrae. Like moving something that hasn’t been oiled in a century.
Sitting was it painful for you?
After the surgery? No, but you are not supposed to sit for long periods after surgery.
It was painful for me before the surgery for sure!
@@bedbackandbeyond Thanks for your answer. I am two months After surgery .i feel numbness in m'y leg and pain when standing up afer sitting .and i Can t walk correctly . Please did you feel something liké this.
@@fatihamedjade2319 I did not have trouble walking correctly after surgery. Have you spoken to your surgeon? Your might want to consider seeing them for a follow up. Sorry you are still in pain.
@@bedbackandbeyond Hi when i Saw thé surgon hé told me that my nerve suffred a lot before surgery.and hé told me to start thé phisiotherapy.i did start yet.
@@fatihamedjade2319how are you now?
Congratulations on choosing to marry a good man.
I’m so scared for recovery :(
@cynth bird lover Don't be!! If your pain is anything like mine was, the surgery and recovery is a walk in the park!! I had severe sciatica that started in June of 22. Had PT, 2 epidurals, and an MRI. Surgeon spoke to me after my second MRI (September) which served as my pre-op visit. Pain came back in it's terrible glory in January. I had to be carried out of church because I was unable to walk (how embarrassing...). Fortunately, by the grace of God, I was able to get my surgery preauthorized by my insurance and had my surgery much quicker than expected due to a cancellation of someone else's surgery. After surgery I IMMEDIATELY felt better. When my wife asked me how I felt, I told her "I feel great!" I was on pain meds for about 2 days. I have been very careful about the "No BLT" (bending lifting twisting). Bought a device to help me get my socks on, and a long handled shoe horn. I am able to work from home, so I was back "in the office" 3 days after my surgery. Had my 2 week check today and have been doing fine. Incision is healing nicely. I had a recurrence of pain 1 week after my surgery, but it sounds like it is pretty common, after reading a lot of posts here. I have some minor discomfort in the morning and find it hard to sleep sometimes, but those are such minor inconveniences compared to what the pain was like PRE surgery. If you are in severe pain, get the surgery done! Recovery is EASY if you do what you are told to do!!