I had emergency spinal fusion surgery in 2006 .A broken neck , caused paralysis in my left arm .The surgery was a success .Had nerve damage in left arm .Left arm totally atrophied. I was devastated. Doctors said I'd never use my left arm again ! I refused to accept that ! I prayed and started my own rehab .At first I couldn't even move my arm .3 years later I was curling 60lb dumbbells at the gym !
My mom had this done and she was suicidal during the healing process and still says it was the worst surgery she has ever had (she’s had A lot) but it’s the one that relieved her of the most pain and has helped her so much and said it was so worth it
Had spinal fusion at L5 S1 at UF health hospital. Neurosurgeons. After 12 years of bad back pain and horrible leg pain from a degenerative/herniated disk. They did the Alif surgery and put cobalt chrome rods screwed into my spine, spacer where the disk once was. I feel zero pain now. It’s a miracle can’t believe I suffered for so long because I thought there was no hope. Find a good surgeon. Preferably at a hospital setting. Trust them. Actually pray and trust God. There’s always a chance it could go wrong but They they have high success rate
- I had this surgery performed on my three years ago. It was a life changing surgery. Because of my spinal fusion surgery, I can live a normal life. I can no longer play sports like I used to; however, I can walk for miles without any pain. I am a big advocate of Spinal Fusion surgery. It really works!!!
I had a fusion from T10-L2 about two months ago after fracturing my back during basic training. One more month with the back brace! I was on 20 mg of OxyContin and muscle relaxer every 4 hours. Pain has gotten better so I’m just in 800 mg of ibuprofen now but if I’m up and about for a few hours everything starts feeling very sore and just hurts. I’ve started walking around the house without my brace and sometimes there’s a lot of discomfort. Especially strain if I carry anything even 5 or more pounds. Sharp pains come and go. Hopefully I’ll make a full recovery with no pain within the next few months!
A friend of mine from work had to have his neck fused in 2014. It was just an innocent accident at home when he was replacing a lightbulb and slipped off a step ladder. The fact that he bounced back from it and stayed as healthy as ever shows how tough the guy is. There is a major drawback though. He can't spar or play basketball anymore. He's cool with shooting hoops and can still run. But he can't risk contact sports. Not when he has kids to worry about.
I've had spinal fusion surgery. Don't worry about it! I wasn't in any pain afterwards and was actually walking by myself (under nurse supervision) within 24 hours. It was on my lumbar spine.
It depends on what spinal surgery you need.you can't tell people it's ok because you had a easy one.i am two years in with rods in my neck spine bad nerve damages weaken muscles and burning legs from day one.my life is in full time pain.so don't tell people you don't know.tjat pisses people who have it with defects.
I had this surgery myself because I had a 200 curvier the recovery was hard for me I was bedridden for a couple of weeks but I soon started walking and getting up so thank God I made a good recovery people said including my doctors I'm so thankful I got this done I my scoliosis was pretty bad and now my doctor tells me I'm all good and can play any sports.
lol i had this done last year for scoliosis. it was so painful afterward, but it was still bearable. the results are so worth it though. don't be scared if you need to get it done.
@cuba1300: You will be having pain for 48 hours (I mean excrutiating even with pain killers) so brace yourself for that but than after the first 48 your pain level should subside to normal and the pain killers should do the rest. Just after the first 48 try to move around in bed and work with your phys therapist because your back will get stiff if you dont move around and it becomes uncomfortable for you. Good Luck and God Speed!
I had this twice in my neck. First time it was c-3, c-4 . They went through the front, easy surgery. The next one was c-4 down to C-7. That surgery went through the back of my neck and was excruciating. I woke up crying and hyperventilating from pain. After about 3 days in the hospital on pain meds, it was much better. After all that pain, it was still better than the constant migraines I was having and loss of strength in my arms. Now my lower back is crumbling..
I had this surgery done. Yes, it is painful and it does take a long time to recover, but I am so glad I had it done. My injury was caused by being rear ended in a car.
My surgery is scheduled in 1 month!!! I'm scared and excited as well. I want my life back!!! Big thank you to my boyfriend who helps me with everything. Today was my last day of work due to my severe pain.
Hi I had a lower back operation but I'm in pain and a doctor recommended this surgery. How was yours? Are you happy with the result? What are the cons and pros?
radavar Talk to a pain doctor specialist. After three back surgeriesI lost feeling in my legs and had SEVERE pain in the lumbar-sacro area. He implanted a neurostimulator which transmits pulses to the pinched or damaged nerves much like a heart stimulator works. What a wonderful invention......!
I had spinal fusion of C-3-4-5-6..two vertebrae were against my spinal column..The constant ( electricity) feeling I had was unbearable..I had a doctors office visit on Monday, and was in the O.R. On Wed..I am VERY thankful to Dr. Cheney at Albany bone and joint for his sincere concern and care..I have never had any pain since I awoke in the I.C.U. That was 12 years ago and although my motion is a bit limited, it hasn’t stopped me from doing what I’ve always enjoyed. I’m very grateful to him..
I HAD THOSE ELECTRICAL SHOCKS PRIOR TO MY LUMBAR FUSION,DISCECTOMY,LAMINECTOMY, AND NOW 10 DAYS POST OP I HAVE A NEW HIP PAIN AND CANNOT WALK ON IT! ANY IDEAS FOLKS???
I’m 16 I have a fusion in the c2 and c3 didn’t even realize it till today, maybe that’s what causes the pain. eventually it goes away but I’ve learned to deal with it,
Had my T2-T7 fused after a thoracic fracture-dislocation from being hit by a semi truck in 2011. Completely recovered, no long term complications and as strong as I was before the accident. 6 titanium bolts and two rods totaling $44,000 alone, not including the hospital stay and medical staff billing.
I had a spinal fusion L1 S5. It was so far gone that yes I was horrified by the pain in hospital for 72 hrs. EXCRUCIATING but I went on to have an amazing active life for 10 years…I was only 40 Now im 55 and looking at L2-5 fused as I have degenerative disc disease. Not looking forward to it but going to Duke Medical best of the best. Let you know how it goes
How did you do? I was told I have degenerative disc disease and my sciatic pain is non stop now. I'm terrified of having this surgery... I hope you're doing well and better now!
Was needing the L2-5 fused caused by having the first fusion earlier? I’ve always heard fusion chases the issue in to the next vertebrae eventually. How is this doing now?
I stay away from deadlifts , I already have back problems. On a serious note thank god I work sitting down because I cannot remaining standing for many hrs. I’m just 35 years old 😬
@@mikezimerman6831 as someone entering the exercise science field, please try to stand up and stretch and walk a bit every once in a while. Constant sitting will tighten your hips and back and could lead to other back problems
i basically had my whole spine fused, i have a 14in rod. im a teen and the recovery absolutely sucked, but im so happy a year later that i got it done!
@@OrlaTravels Thanks for your reply! How does it feel to touch your toes when standing? Do you feel pain if you stretch too much? Do you feel the implant when sitting/laying down? Does it itch? Sorry, for the questions. 😅
When I had my ATV accident I had 12 fractures in my back and they put 2 titanium rods in my back and 3 years later one of the rods snapped in half re fractured my back and 6 screws snapped off and they only found 2 out of the 6 then extended my fusion from 40 Staples to 110 and put stainless steel rods in my back and those rods had a staph infection on them. Then not even a year later the bottom screws snapped off and they couldn't find those screws so I've 6 screws in my back they can't find. I had 4 back surgeries within 4 years
I suffered a broken neck (c5 & c6 cervical) back in December 2011 and had to get this operation. My god.. the post op was SO HORRIFIC. My broken neck hurt but had temporarily doubled pain after the surgery. It's been about 4 months and I am back in shape. My neck seems to be doing well! The fusion is such a long and overwealming process but if it fixes you, it's worth it
I fall from 5 meters backwards and had a fracture on T12 & L1. I have done this surgery in may 2021 in England. I had so much pain for 72 hrs after the surgery. It’s true that it takes time for full recovery but i’m glad that i’ve done it .
Same situation here, fell from roughly 3 meters. T12 & L1. How are you holding now? I just got operated 2 days ago and praying that it’ll get better with time.
I fell 18’ I’m having a hard time. My legs are numb, I’m having a lot of trouble walking. I’m in a ton of pain and not sleeping much. My L4 L5 S1 to S3 are severe. They are sending me to pain management and said that they want to perform spinal fusion surgery on me but I am worried.
AN ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE I HAD 4 FUSIONS THE DR'S NEVER SAID HOW DEBILITATING YOU WILL BE AFTER SURGERY YOU CAN'T EVEN WIPE YOUR OWN ASS STAND OR DO ANYTHING YOU USE TO DO EVEN THOUGH YOU WERE CRIPPLED WITH BACK PAIN! I AM ALMOST 3 MONTHS POST OP AND STILL NOT WELL ENOUGH TO WALK STABLE I HAVE TO USE A WALKER (I'M SICK OF THAT THING BUT I CAN'T STAND STEADY WITHOUT IT PLUS MY ENDURANCE TO STAND IS NOT SO GOOD ) NERVE PAIN IS ANOTHER ISSUE IN ITSELF JUST A BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU THANK YOU
I have a c1 c2 fused after a drunk driver hit us on the freeway going 120mph, he died as he flew out the window and I was cut out with jaws of life ,flown to the emergency ,was 2 months in acoma, woke up to be paralyzed on my right side ( arm and leg) , 5 and 6 broken ribs on each side ,a fractured pelvis in 3 places, a shattered left knee and I lost my voice, it been two and a half years I still can't walk , I deal with spasticity on my paralyzed side and can now lift the 2lb weights, I started therapy after 7 surgeries on my knee and continue to slowly recover, I will walk again someday.
If you need an excellent spine surgery specialist in the Tacoma, WA area, try to get in to see Dr. Michael Martin. He has been with me through 5 lumbar surgeries, trying to keep me going when workers' comp. insurance kept playing their games and stalled me off for four years post-injury. Dr. Martin has been my saving grace, keeping on top of all that is going on. He is with Puget Sound Orthopaedics. He says we are just playing catch-up since my first surgery was stalled so long, but I hate to think where I'd be without his help! At least no parts are moving around anymore in ways they were not supposed to.
I'm going to unfortunately have to go through this at a young age and am not looking forward to it but am going to do it. For those of you that worry it's normal but get it done. My aunts best friend didn't do it and now it's beyond the point where they will actually do the procedure and she lives in immense pain daily. This isn't something that you want to put off. Get it done while you can and you'll live a much better life for it.
@Solarflare studios Solarflare studios I had mine about 3 months ago. The pain for me was pretty bad but I had a weird reaction to the ketamine. The recovery is pretty good tho
I had a vertebra in my neck fused after a horrible car accident..the immobility was the worst part..under proper medication the pain was tolerable. To those who are about to have this procedure done, rest assured, you will make it through this procedure. Hell..i was released 2 days later and could heal at home!
No, dont reccommend alternative treatment and scams on a very serious medical condition. No amount of herbs or books or whatever you're trying to sell is going to help a condition that only modern medicine can fix.
I've had 3 lumbar surgeries, with the last being done in 2003. I also had a cervical 3 disc fusion done two yrs ago. Recovery from the neck was a walk in the park even at 55 yrs old.
This was my second surgery in a year and a half. I had a lumbar discectomy in december 2010 and it only hurt for two days but then didnt bother so much. A week ago I had a lumbar spinal fusion L5-S1 same levels of the discectomy and O boy this is hard. From the moment waking from the recovery room until two days ago this was unbearable pain. I am just getting used to it. Maybe it is because of the short timing between surgeries 1 - 2 but guys brace youself and ASK the proper questions.
I’ve had this done on my L-4/L-5 on my lower back . I had a herniated disc. The worst part was afterwards. I had to have physical therapy come to my house a couple days a week for a month or so. It’s not fun. I was 38 . But I don’t have that sharp pain I had before. I did develop neuropathy in my legs afterwards which isn’t any good. I say I’m better now than before . It is a very tough post operative healing time no doubt.
This scares me so much because I'm 35 and I'm terrified I will need this surgery. My fiance's ex wife had it done and he said it was the worst thing he's ever seen 😫😫
Had an L4,L5 fusion with mesh cage in place of disc and nerve decompression and leaked spinal fluid for about a month. This happened 5 years ago. Still searching for relief from back and leg pain along with nerve damage. Dr said it would heal in a couple years. I wish this on no one.
This is what I had in 2008! Took me about 3 years to get to where I could bend over but with much PT and exercise, I am much better! I still have some pain at times due to arthritis! I had no choice but to have the surgery because I had put it off for years and was becoming disabled by it!
I’ve had a similar surgery, but much more complicated c 4 c4 c6 c7 all titanium plates, rods, screws, in addition to deteriorating vertebrae on both sides of surgery. Vertebrae deterioration, due to osteoporosis. The neurosurgeon was not able to fuse the vertebrae because of complications, & lack of mobility so a few more rods had to be added. The surgery went as expected, but pain persists due to the degenerative disc disease, & osteoporosis..
Scoliosis sucks, I had my spinal fusion last year on 5/25/18. My spine was at a 75% curvature and i now have two metal rods and eighteen bolts on my spine and im only fifteen, yay me :,)
Christian Garcia im feeling great now! i feel your pain, the first 2-3 weeks are the worst. honestly it was the best decision. i have no pain at all now and i can run and walk better than i could before. i hope your recovery quick and as painless as possible!!
melanie humsjo The only cool thing that I got out of my surgery was that I was the first one in the US to have this nerve sensor machine to be used one me and that I got put into some medical newspapers 😭
Having had went through three different surgery’s on my spine. I’d realized that I should’ve just got a decompression on my lumbar disk. But after having had a spinal fusion my body’s functioning is always inflamed and stiff and I live with lock ups and muscle spasms. But I had to make a choice between getting pain relief for all that I suffered from pain wise. But at that time in life so I could support my family and after the results I ended up having so many more pains and way more issues in my spine, but I kept thinking I’d get better after a while. but I didn’t have that outcome. I know pain and after living a life with pain every day more worse by months that continue to go by, I’ve decided to quit making myself wish that there was a cure to my pain that I receive and relive day after day. But that’s the life we have sometimes life is what it is rather u live in suffering extreme pain or rather u have a life of just normality pains. I know I can’t say that anyone can get used to extremely booming nerve pressed pain constantly in so many areas but I have somehow learned to cut my feelings off about ever getting any relief results because after well over 10 years I have learned my pain is here to stay. Maybe a spinal fusion one day will be more advancements than they have been practicing because causing your mobility to have no movements and just straight stiffed spined has terrible outcomes for neuropathy in both buttocks to feet and now upper neck to arms to hands it’s very scary to see how much more I have now because I went under a knife and didn’t make more choices of options I still had. Pain makes us want release and relief from the pain that we have but definitely decide that if u have a definite choose besides knife surgery’s do what options u have before being cut on for sure.
That’s really confusing. So after having 3 other back surgeries you realized you should have got spinal decompression, but after you did get it, you regretted it?
I understand that this surgery is necessary to protect the nerves and avoid excruciating pains, but it looks to me like the elimination of the disc and insertion of a hard graft instead causes lack of mobility in that area...
@C "Keep believing we just poofed by accident just to eventually go extinct. Ya, that's logical." Yes, it is, because unlike your sky daddy, it's actually supported by evidence. "You believe in freak accidents which aren't even logical." It's only illogical in the eyes of the ignorant and the scientifically illiterate. It's funny that you think that's illogical whereas you believe in a mystical being that "created" the universe. "Ya no. That doesn't sound likely at all to me." It doesn't matter if it doesn't sound "likely" to you. Facts don't care about what you think. Try again, I'm sure you can do better.
@C Irreducible Complexity is nothing but an "argument" full of fallacies. In July 11, 2002 for example, scientists artificially re-created polio. Using only the DNA of the polio virus and a series of synthetic chemicals, they recreated the natural desire to reproduce, the ability to evolve, and all other mechanisms that make a virus, LIFE, work. Not only does that prove that evolution is true, it also debunks your silly "Irreducible complexity." Furthermore, look at the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School, where that silly argument failed.
I had two surgeries in 83 an 86. both were L4-L5 disk rupture out one side on first. other on second. As time went by, I went to neurosurgeon (same) in March and found L3-L4 disc had blocked nerves in left leg and buttock. He fuse them together on March 22. it is April 8th and my pain is just in my lower spine but getting better. Dr. says walk, walk, walk. He said my spine will be stronger and I will lose weight. Great. 235 now going to 190. Lets go!
@miraclebob6 No it was just scoliosis. I was 16 years old. Don't worry it's nothing to worry about it. The only thing is the pain in the first few weeks and virtual boredom in the first few months.
I have a pars defect, double stenosis, spondylolithesis and buldging degenerated discs. All at L5 S1. A spinal fusion is advised for 12 months time. I was born with the defect and has gotton worse n worse over the years. Now my veterbrae has slipped so far that you can feel odd bones protuding by hip which i find very odd considering its my spine that fucked? Just wanting any advice on what to do? The costs in Australia? Ive been estimated 40gs with cover and 60gs without. Also Im trying to decide between the original spinal fusion and lapri way??? Anyone who has been through this or has any advise will be greatly appreciiated. Thank you!
I had a c2-c4 fusion in jun,2019....i broke my neck due to lch cancer. But after 6 hours of this surgery which usually take 2 hours, i was absolutely normal.its been almost a year without any pain..first 2 months were uncomfortable but painless, after that everything was okay, it takes 3-6 month to fuse and 1-2 year to become as good as before...now i play badminton for hours...but my doc asked me to avoid friction games like football...but anything but that is okay...the titanium plate will be fused like steel in a concrete column, i didnt feel any pain since my surgery, and it feels as good as before....there is a minor risk like every other surgery but success rate is high, about 95% and for 5% you might have to go through the surgery again. Do not be afraid..... But after surgery, becareful, very careful for 2 months..good luck!
@@Theking-vp7br Its been more than 2 years.... even though many people saying about pain and all..... to be honest.... i did not feel any pain in 2 years....so tell her nothing to worry about...and exercise is a must....
by right, the screw need to put into the spine for recovery and let the disc heal or bone heal. after healing, the metals need to be removed so that the arch of the spine will go back to the original position. because of the fusion, the spine can not get back to the arch it has originally. therefore, the patients will encounter pain, pain, pain and pain.
I had spinal fusion surgery done back in January and despite the fact that the pain from healing was the most awful I've ever felt it helped me overcome a long battle of ocd I've had for the past 4 years
Oops... Most of the time (drugs were awesome). After 12 days in hospital, by the time I got home I was moving pretty well and starting to take short walks. A year on, I've got the all-clear to do absolutely anything I like and have been 100% pain-free since the last of the post-op pain disappeared (which took 3-4 months). After 25 years of sometimes excruciating pain & using a walking stick for the last 6 months before the surgery (not a good look at the age of 50), I'd call it life-changing.
Still living me life with daily pain... I know there's ppl w worse things but this it's b'n killing me for the last 11yrs n it's b'n that long since I haven't b'n in the ocean doing my thing... Fishing, hiking and all that outdoors good stuff life. Now it's pain everyday 🙈🙈
Long recovery, as informed prior to surgery. I look at it as a pregnancy...nine months of building a new body. The pain is much less than before surgery and I can stand up straight! It takes a while to get the core strong again; still its worth it.
Its not scheduled yet but my pain management dr told me i need spinal fusion but after reading the comments and knowing how pain pts are now being treated after surgeries with giving minimal pain meds, i think id rather be in pain the rest of my life than dwal with this shit.. im alone, have no one that can help me take care of my dogs and cats afterward so its pretty discouraging to see all this, knowing im screwed
The subject of opiate use for chronic pain symptoms is really frustrating. The law and medical field are slowly ( at a snails crawl ) loosening their tight restrictions of opiate use to certain medical conditions. It's a real task to be able to have it prescribed on a monthly basis. You realy have to be pretty broken up physically to be able to have it prescribed.
I’m a little overweight making my back hurt so I’m doing my best to lose weight... my doctor told me to do lumbar fusion surgery saying injection won’t hurt on me. However, i feel that surgery will make it worst. What do you guys think? I’m doing my best to live healthy and lose weight... hope to see some relief which i notice small changes on my back positively
What now! After multiple epidural injections, nerve root blocks and multiple spinal fluid leaks and three spine surgeries later the horrific problems continue now I’m being faced with these nerve ablation procedures. I’m highly concerned because the aftermath of epidural injections in my neck left me with Essential Tremors since 2017. I’m highly concerned now having anyone get that close to my nerves in my spine. “Is it just me or is there anyone else out there experiencing such a huge amount of bad luck with their spine” To date I’m in pain from my neck to buttocks every day. Increasingly getting worse since last fusion/laminectomy in January 2017.
has this op 12 years ago, before the op i couldnt straighten my back, i had burning pain down the outside off my left leg, the surgery managed to straighten me again which i was well pleased but 12 years on i still have major pain in my back and the burning is still in my leg,
I had l4 l5 s1 fusion 23 years ago and till this day and all the years in between i never had any significant pain i can speak of all this time delivering furniture heavy produce and cooking jobs and warehouse jobs til this day i had a great surgeon but more importantly i stayed fit in the gym with required maintenance they taught me in pt
Had a 3 discs in my neck removed , put cadavers in .c3/c4/c5 . Payton Manning had 2 done I had 3 .5 years ago no pain after operation, by lateral nerve damage, 100 percent healed. Thank Northwestern in Chicago 😊
Sweet. Glad to know there's hope in case I or anyone else needs that. I had a micro disectomy on 2 lower lumbar in 2001. Back is much better, but I still get some sciatica now & then, but not enough to go through surgery again. Hopefully I'll never need a fusion.
i have had a tripe lower back fusion and now have two more ruptured disc , my surgeon told me he would have to fuse my whole back :( i really don't want to go through with this but my pain doctor will no longer help me with my pain meds ...they are treating me like all i want is pain meds because im a dope head or something .....Im very afraid to even go through with a whole back sugery ...
They try to force surgery because it's more $ for them. Screw them for the way they treat the paying customer. Do the research and Use CBD for pain. Lot less B.S. GOOD LUCK!!
kimberly mccracken aww so sorry. My dr. Wants me to get kyroplasty and I didn’t even get an MRI to see what is going on with the disks, insurance from my state is Crap.
I,had severe osteoporosis n had 6 fractured vertebrae last I checked a good 6 years ago. Haven't had it looked at since then. Think I should get in that.
I fell off a mountain during a hike.. I fractured my T12-L1-2 . I had an emergency fusion done. It was hell! I was paralyzed for almost 3 months .... But today I can walk , run and jump higher than I ever could
Try having a C-6 Corpectomy. They take out the vertebrae completely carve off hunk of your hip bone wittle it up a bit and stuff it in the gap then bolted together like a mechanic.
I’m about to get a double back surgery already have a cage in my back , first surgery seems easy compared to second one 😂 , I was off walker in 2 and half weeks 5 years ago rods are a different animal altogether
+Norma Saez I know how it goes. I had the surgery back in June. Fell off my deck when building a new railing. Had 6 weeks off work lounging around the house last summer. Doctor says I should wait until next spring to continue my house remodeling. Full healing takes a while.
I had my fusion June 2014 and now over a year I still have pain. Though the initial pain is gone, I have a different pain. Doc says it takes a long time to heal. But this is too long.
+Norma Saez I just want to say that I had the same surgery as you spinal fusion on L5/S1. Degenerative disc disease. The surgery was on 8th of August 2015, so before 38 days. Three hours after the surgery I got up and walked very slowly. Now I dont have pain while long sitting and can stand long and walk normally. I am bending forward with a little pain and I little bit scare that I will have that pain for whole life, but doctor told me to be patient cause fusion takes a time to find appropriate place in lumbar area. Now I started with streching muscles and building abdomen muscles which is very important and after exercises my bending is better but without exercise when I want to bend forward sometimes I feel pain and sometimes not. How was your bending after surgery and how is now? I will be very thankful if you can answer me. Thanks in advance.
+Norma Saez Thank you for your answering Norma. Do you have a feeling as time goes on that you have less pain when bending? I hope that everything gonna be ok. Just need a time for full recovering and for that period very improtant is do not lift anything which is more heavy than 5 kilos. Wish u good luck in recovering and return to normal life.
I have Retrolisthesis, my anterior spinal fusion surgery is scheduled in a few weeks. I’m surprised that this video didn’t mention this condition. It’s apparently a rare disorder when a vertebrae slips backwards ( in my case the L5 over the S1) it’s extremely painful. I have no feeling on the top of my feet, and there are some days where the pain is so intense that I get nauseous and throw up. I cannot wait for my surgery….
I had emergency spinal fusion surgery in 2006 .A broken neck , caused paralysis in my left arm .The surgery was a success .Had nerve damage in left arm .Left arm totally atrophied. I was devastated. Doctors said I'd never use my left arm again ! I refused to accept that ! I prayed and started my own rehab .At first I couldn't even move my arm .3 years later I was curling 60lb dumbbells at the gym !
Can't believe what you are saying!Hope you are doing well now.
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My mom had this done and she was suicidal during the healing process and still says it was the worst surgery she has ever had (she’s had A lot) but it’s the one that relieved her of the most pain and has helped her so much and said it was so worth it
How is your mom doing?
How does she move her neck
@@bunnymanmoe8819 good!
@@private3146 she can move her neck like any other person lol
@@Zambiequinn2 That's excellent 💪💪
Tell your Mom she the peoples Champ💪💪💪💪💪💯
Had spinal fusion at L5 S1 at UF health hospital. Neurosurgeons. After 12 years of bad back pain and horrible leg pain from a degenerative/herniated disk. They did the Alif surgery and put cobalt chrome rods screwed into my spine, spacer where the disk once was. I feel zero pain now. It’s a miracle can’t believe I suffered for so long because I thought there was no hope. Find a good surgeon. Preferably at a hospital setting. Trust them. Actually pray and trust God. There’s always a chance it could go wrong but They they have high success rate
Amen to PRAY & TRUST GOD!! Glad you are feeling better! Jesus is Lord & Savior!
@@jingelsby thank you God bless your life
@@FromTheHood2TheWoods Thank you so much, friend
I'm so sorry, congratulations I'm having Alift spinal fusion surgery September 12 I'm so scared any tips
@@saraberry4636 How did it go? Im terrified
- I had this surgery performed on my three years ago. It was a life changing surgery. Because of my spinal fusion surgery, I can live a normal life. I can no longer play sports like I used to; however, I can walk for miles without any pain. I am a big advocate of Spinal Fusion surgery. It really works!!!
So what kind of surgery , which part from spinal on your back?
Seeing that fractured vertebra move made me feel very uncomfortable
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Why just like a ride at Disney land
Agreed
Disney land? Bruh lol
I know what it is but do people still go there anymore?
These videos really remind me of my posture and health condition in general
What you mean your feeling everything he saide that happens when you facture your spine
I lay down everyday on bed on my back I think I'm very safe from spine injuries
I had a fusion from T10-L2 about two months ago after fracturing my back during basic training. One more month with the back brace! I was on 20 mg of OxyContin and muscle relaxer every 4 hours. Pain has gotten better so I’m just in 800 mg of ibuprofen now but if I’m up and about for a few hours everything starts feeling very sore and just hurts. I’ve started walking around the house without my brace and sometimes there’s a lot of discomfort. Especially strain if I carry anything even 5 or more pounds. Sharp pains come and go. Hopefully I’ll make a full recovery with no pain within the next few months!
How did it go? I pray for you.
How are you now ?
Any more news if your recovery?
How are you I might need this where did you have it done
A friend of mine from work had to have his neck fused in 2014. It was just an innocent accident at home when he was replacing a lightbulb and slipped off a step ladder. The fact that he bounced back from it and stayed as healthy as ever shows how tough the guy is. There is a major drawback though. He can't spar or play basketball anymore. He's cool with shooting hoops and can still run. But he can't risk contact sports. Not when he has kids to worry about.
I'm glad your friend feels better. I have extremely severe neck problems too.
I've had spinal fusion surgery. Don't worry about it! I wasn't in any pain afterwards and was actually walking by myself (under nurse supervision) within 24 hours. It was on my lumbar spine.
My wife has to have this. I'm scared to death. I know the Lord will watch over her.
@@KCU_Unfiltered Amen. All the best brother !
@@HeavyMetalRuinedMyLife1971a Thank you brother.
It depends on what spinal surgery you need.you can't tell people it's ok because you had a easy one.i am two years in with rods in my neck spine bad nerve damages weaken muscles and burning legs from day one.my life is in full time pain.so don't tell people you don't know.tjat pisses people who have it with defects.
@@edwardgoldsmith8011 how are you doing today?
I had this surgery myself because I had a 200 curvier the recovery was hard for me I was bedridden for a couple of weeks but I soon started walking and getting up so thank God I made a good recovery people said including my doctors I'm so thankful I got this done I my scoliosis was pretty bad and now my doctor tells me I'm all good and can play any sports.
How long for a wrestler who had this same surgery would be medically cleared to wrestle again, can you answer this please?
lol i had this done last year for scoliosis. it was so painful afterward, but it was still bearable. the results are so worth it though. don't be scared if you need to get it done.
Do you still think it was worth it? We are deciding whether to do it
@cuba1300: You will be having pain for 48 hours (I mean excrutiating even with pain killers) so brace yourself for that but than after the first 48 your pain level should subside to normal and the pain killers should do the rest. Just after the first 48 try to move around in bed and work with your phys therapist because your back will get stiff if you dont move around and it becomes uncomfortable for you. Good Luck and God Speed!
I had this twice in my neck. First time it was c-3, c-4 . They went through the front, easy surgery. The next one was c-4 down to C-7. That surgery went through the back of my neck and was excruciating. I woke up crying and hyperventilating from pain. After about 3 days in the hospital on pain meds, it was much better. After all that pain, it was still better than the constant migraines I was having and loss of strength in my arms. Now my lower back is crumbling..
How are u now?
How long did they keep you in the hospital doing the front of your neck???????
Hey I just had c3 and c4 surgery a month ago and was told I would have 50% neck movement for the rest of my life. Was that the same for u?
@@Isabella-vy3vkhey, how is your neck now?
Multi myeloma shattered my T10 and T9 I had to have this surgery, was paralyzed for six months, but now I’m back up and walking🙏🏾
Just had a car accident & had this done. So I'm here trying to get educated. If anyone else is in the same situation, just know you gon be alright.
Did you have fusion then? I need it, but I'm terrified.
@@lobstermania4025 my dr keeps recommending this surgery but I’m also terrified!!! Have you decided or have you had it done yet?
I had this surgery done. Yes, it is painful and it does take a long time to recover, but I am so glad I had it done. My injury was caused by being rear ended in a car.
What was the pain like?
@@BigTe98 Are you considering the fusion too?
My surgery is scheduled in 1 month!!! I'm scared and excited as well. I want my life back!!! Big thank you to my boyfriend who helps me with everything. Today was my last day of work due to my severe pain.
Hi
I had a lower back operation but I'm in pain and a doctor recommended this surgery.
How was yours?
Are you happy with the result?
What are the cons and pros?
radavar Talk to a pain doctor specialist. After three back surgeriesI lost feeling in my legs and had SEVERE pain in the lumbar-sacro area. He implanted a neurostimulator which transmits pulses to the pinched or damaged nerves much like a heart stimulator works. What a wonderful invention......!
Spinal fusion on a woman surgery
Christina Ashmore howd it go
3 years later how did your surgery go?
I had spinal fusion of C-3-4-5-6..two vertebrae were against my spinal column..The constant ( electricity) feeling I had was unbearable..I had a doctors office visit on Monday, and was in the O.R. On Wed..I am VERY thankful to Dr. Cheney at Albany bone and joint for his sincere concern and care..I have never had any pain since I awoke in the I.C.U. That was 12 years ago and although my motion is a bit limited, it hasn’t stopped me from doing what I’ve always enjoyed. I’m very grateful to him..
I HAD THOSE ELECTRICAL SHOCKS PRIOR TO MY LUMBAR FUSION,DISCECTOMY,LAMINECTOMY, AND NOW 10 DAYS POST OP I HAVE A NEW HIP PAIN AND CANNOT WALK ON IT! ANY IDEAS FOLKS???
I had fusion of c4andc5 over 40 years ago and still doing fine. Yes have some pain but I learned to live with it.
i too had this same c4 and c5 4 years ago but im still bounded to wheelchair... how did it happened to you without disability ??
I’m 16 I have a fusion in the c2 and c3 didn’t even realize it till today, maybe that’s what causes the pain. eventually it goes away but I’ve learned to deal with it,
Had my T2-T7 fused after a thoracic fracture-dislocation from being hit by a semi truck in 2011. Completely recovered, no long term complications and as strong as I was before the accident. 6 titanium bolts and two rods totaling $44,000 alone, not including the hospital stay and medical staff billing.
How did you finance??
@rohitchoudhury1 health insurance paid for it. Total hospital bill was $189,000 for two weeks, my out of pocket responsibility was $12,500
I have collapse of d12 vertebra... Can I should have this???
@@annuaan I'm not an orthopedic surgeon, I have no way of being qualified to answer this
I had a spinal fusion L1 S5. It was so far gone that yes I was horrified by the pain in hospital for 72 hrs. EXCRUCIATING but I went on to have an amazing active life for 10 years…I was only 40 Now im 55 and looking at L2-5 fused as I have degenerative disc disease. Not looking forward to it but going to Duke Medical best of the best. Let you know how it goes
How did you do? I was told I have degenerative disc disease and my sciatic pain is non stop now. I'm terrified of having this surgery... I hope you're doing well and better now!
Please do let us know asap!!!!!!!
Was needing the L2-5 fused caused by having the first fusion earlier? I’ve always heard fusion chases the issue in to the next vertebrae eventually.
How is this doing now?
I watch this before deadlifts just so I remember the consequences of doing them wrong. lol
Yep that’s my brothers problem
I stay away from deadlifts , I already have back problems. On a serious note thank god I work sitting down because I cannot remaining standing for many hrs. I’m just 35 years old 😬
@@mikezimerman6831 as someone entering the exercise science field, please try to stand up and stretch and walk a bit every once in a while. Constant sitting will tighten your hips and back and could lead to other back problems
Concentrate on form and for the love of god don't try and go to heavy.
i basically had my whole spine fused, i have a 14in rod. im a teen and the recovery absolutely sucked, but im so happy a year later that i got it done!
+gianna x.
Hello can you email me the contact of your doctor or hospital you had your surgery?
Thank you!
gianna x. I have a 10 inch rod :D I fractured 26 bones lol glad I'm not the only one with a rod on my back lol
I have my neck fused so I can’t turn my head. It sucks. But I hope things are going well with you. God bless you.
Delanie Fehlau did you ever get the motion back ?
My daughter got the surgery when she was a teen too. Do you have lower back stiffness or pain. If you do what do you do for it.
3 weeks post op, got this for my 90 degree scoliosis. Best thing I’ve ever done!
How are you feeling now? ☺️
@@furonwarrior I’m perfectly fine now! Feel completely normal, just need to slowly build strength back:)
@@OrlaTravels Thanks for your reply! How does it feel to touch your toes when standing? Do you feel pain if you stretch too much? Do you feel the implant when sitting/laying down? Does it itch?
Sorry, for the questions. 😅
@@furonwarrior That’s what I’m wondering, have to get spinal fusion L5 S one next month scared to death
@@FromTheHood2TheWoods how’d it go?
When I had my ATV accident I had 12 fractures in my back and they put 2 titanium rods in my back and 3 years later one of the rods snapped in half re fractured my back and 6 screws snapped off and they only found 2 out of the 6 then extended my fusion from 40 Staples to 110 and put stainless steel rods in my back and those rods had a staph infection on them. Then not even a year later the bottom screws snapped off and they couldn't find those screws so I've 6 screws in my back they can't find. I had 4 back surgeries within 4 years
Gosh hope your doing better now.
Loved the "some pain is expected" part.
Pains got to be ... beyond words.
Awesome animation ;)
Had a huge fusion on my lower back. I can absolutely relate lol.
Yeah. I had t6 fused two months ago. Pain is unreal 😬
He suck it up your men !!
@@OrthodogAllen Were you able to sleep much? 😕
@@jakesnifflez2972 Were you able to sleep much? 😕
I suffered a broken neck (c5 & c6 cervical) back in December 2011 and had to get this operation. My god.. the post op was SO HORRIFIC. My broken neck hurt but had temporarily doubled pain after the surgery. It's been about 4 months and I am back in shape. My neck seems to be doing well! The fusion is such a long and overwealming process but if it fixes you, it's worth it
hi can i contact you?
Hey can you tell me how it happen..
My mother also suffered from cervical fracture ç4 to ç6 .
@@maryhelpparedes36 no
I'm about to have same thing with fusion and a plate
Knowing what that person been through after twitch con, especially after watching this video just makes me dizzy.
The surgery and recovery will be painful, But hopefully after therapy everything will be okay.
How you making out?
You’re supposed to go to therapy after a spine fusion surgery???
I fall from 5 meters backwards and had a fracture on T12 & L1. I have done this surgery in may 2021 in England. I had so much pain for 72 hrs after the surgery. It’s true that it takes time for full recovery but i’m glad that i’ve done it .
Same situation here, fell from roughly 3 meters. T12 & L1. How are you holding now? I just got operated 2 days ago and praying that it’ll get better with time.
How are you now??@@emanuelbaldestein3879
I fell 18’ I’m having a hard time. My legs are numb, I’m having a lot of trouble walking. I’m in a ton of pain and not sleeping much. My L4 L5 S1 to S3 are severe. They are sending me to pain management and said that they want to perform spinal fusion surgery on me but I am worried.
Hey how are you doing now???
AN ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE I HAD 4 FUSIONS THE DR'S NEVER SAID HOW DEBILITATING YOU WILL BE AFTER SURGERY YOU CAN'T EVEN WIPE YOUR OWN ASS STAND OR DO ANYTHING YOU USE TO DO EVEN THOUGH YOU WERE CRIPPLED WITH BACK PAIN! I AM ALMOST 3 MONTHS POST OP AND STILL NOT WELL ENOUGH TO WALK STABLE I HAVE TO USE A WALKER (I'M SICK OF THAT THING BUT I CAN'T STAND STEADY WITHOUT IT PLUS MY ENDURANCE TO STAND IS NOT SO GOOD ) NERVE PAIN IS ANOTHER ISSUE IN ITSELF JUST A BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU THANK YOU
I have a c1 c2 fused after a drunk driver hit us on the freeway going 120mph, he died as he flew out the window and I was cut out with jaws of life ,flown to the emergency ,was 2 months in acoma, woke up to be paralyzed on my right side ( arm and leg) , 5 and 6 broken ribs on each side ,a fractured pelvis in 3 places, a shattered left knee and I lost my voice, it been two and a half years I still can't walk , I deal with spasticity on my paralyzed side and can now lift the 2lb weights, I started therapy after 7 surgeries on my knee and continue to slowly recover, I will walk again someday.
How are you now Alex ?
Alex, how are you doing these days?
If you need an excellent spine surgery specialist in the Tacoma, WA area, try to get in to see Dr. Michael Martin. He has been with me through 5 lumbar surgeries, trying to keep me going when workers' comp. insurance kept playing their games and stalled me off for four years post-injury. Dr. Martin has been my saving grace, keeping on top of all that is going on. He is with Puget Sound Orthopaedics. He says we are just playing catch-up since my first surgery was stalled so long, but I hate to think where I'd be without his help! At least no parts are moving around anymore in ways they were not supposed to.
wendysharbor75,no bro if you want excellent spine surgery go to Europe.
wendysharbor75 ,wow! Are you kidding me 5 Lumber surgeries? that surgeon made a lot of money with ur spine.
I still hoping that I can survive this problem go to check up and make surgery. Because I know God will provide in any way.. God Bless you all
How you making out?
@@bunnymanmoe8819 💀💀💀🏌️♂️
@@freefendii8833 Damn
I'm going to unfortunately have to go through this at a young age and am not looking forward to it but am going to do it. For those of you that worry it's normal but get it done. My aunts best friend didn't do it and now it's beyond the point where they will actually do the procedure and she lives in immense pain daily. This isn't something that you want to put off. Get it done while you can and you'll live a much better life for it.
How did you go? (I’m so late)
@Solarflare studios Solarflare studios I had mine about 3 months ago. The pain for me was pretty bad but I had a weird reaction to the ketamine. The recovery is pretty good tho
I had a vertebra in my neck fused after a horrible car accident..the immobility was the worst part..under proper medication the pain was tolerable. To those who are about to have this procedure done, rest assured, you will make it through this procedure. Hell..i was released 2 days later and could heal at home!
Thank you for this. I have to have this done too
*You can avoid it with multifidus strengthening - **_Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis_** at Amazon is one good resource for that.*
No, dont reccommend alternative treatment and scams on a very serious medical condition. No amount of herbs or books or whatever you're trying to sell is going to help a condition that only modern medicine can fix.
Yeah keep the bullshit to yourself please
@@bigboat8329 Lol modern medicine
I underwent the same procedure in March 2018 for L4 L5 spinal fusion and am recovering well.
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how long was your recovery of no work?
Khazamula Mahlehlo i my self might have to get it done just recently found out i havd osteoarthritis
I'm fused from T2 to L3... It's been 2 yrs and it has it's moments but I'm so glad I did it.
@@jessicazanca3658 how was your pain before and how is it now?
Beautiful!
I had this surgery Monday and it's now Sunday and I feel pretty good. Quick recovery
how are now, my friend?
you have problem after surgery?
Hi friend how are you now?
I've had 3 lumbar surgeries, with the last being done in 2003.
I also had a cervical 3 disc fusion done two yrs ago.
Recovery from the neck was a walk in the park even at 55 yrs old.
About to have this surgery. Kinda worried
I had this done it helped a lot
Great animation.
This was my second surgery in a year and a half. I had a lumbar discectomy in december 2010 and it only hurt for two days but then didnt bother so much. A week ago I had a lumbar spinal fusion L5-S1 same levels of the discectomy and O boy this is hard. From the moment waking from the recovery room until two days ago this was unbearable pain. I am just getting used to it. Maybe it is because of the short timing between surgeries 1 - 2 but guys brace youself and ASK the proper questions.
John Morillo, are you okay today?
Hope u are doing well
I love how i can search anything medical and this channel has every information and example of it pop up. While still making new videos to this day
I’ve had this done on my L-4/L-5 on my lower back . I had a herniated disc. The worst part was afterwards. I had to have physical therapy come to my house a couple days a week for a month or so. It’s not fun. I was 38 . But I don’t have that sharp pain I had before. I did develop neuropathy in my legs afterwards which isn’t any good. I say I’m better now than before . It is a very tough post operative healing time no doubt.
This scares me so much because I'm 35 and I'm terrified I will need this surgery. My fiance's ex wife had it done and he said it was the worst thing he's ever seen 😫😫
Did the neuropathy go away?
@@Chaos_and_Creativityhow so?
Had an L4,L5 fusion with mesh cage in place of disc and nerve decompression and leaked spinal fluid for about a month. This happened 5 years ago. Still searching for relief from back and leg pain along with nerve damage. Dr said it would heal in a couple years. I wish this on no one.
This is what I had in 2008! Took me about 3 years to get to where I could bend over but with much PT and exercise, I am much better! I still have some pain at times due to arthritis! I had no choice but to have the surgery because I had put it off for years and was becoming disabled by it!
This was great
why am i watching this before my fusion , absolutely great
How did it go?
Pavle Ivanow i haven’t had it yet cause of the virus :/
man
I’ve had a similar surgery, but much more complicated c 4 c4 c6 c7 all titanium plates, rods, screws, in addition to deteriorating vertebrae on both sides of surgery. Vertebrae deterioration, due to osteoporosis. The neurosurgeon was not able to fuse the vertebrae because of complications, & lack of mobility so a few more rods had to be added.
The surgery went as expected, but pain persists due to the degenerative disc disease, & osteoporosis..
O my. I'm going through exactly same and about to have neck fusión and plate
Scoliosis sucks, I had my spinal fusion last year on 5/25/18. My spine was at a 75% curvature and i now have two metal rods and eighteen bolts on my spine and im only fifteen, yay me :,)
i got mine done last year, 70° curve and now i have 2 rods and 21 screws LMAO i’m 15 too, yay us!
melanie humsjo how are you feeling? Are you able to walk/run? I just had mine done last week and I’m only 21 :/
Christian Garcia im feeling great now! i feel your pain, the first 2-3 weeks are the worst. honestly it was the best decision. i have no pain at all now and i can run and walk better than i could before. i hope your recovery quick and as painless as possible!!
melanie humsjo The only cool thing that I got out of my surgery was that I was the first one in the US to have this nerve sensor machine to be used one me and that I got put into some medical newspapers 😭
@@traciecooper4123 How are you now ?
MULȚUMIM PENTRU INFORMAȚI👍👍⚘👍👍♥️♥️
i had scoliosis and im 15 and had surgery not a big deal. hurts for the first week in the hospital but thats it ^.^
How are things now? Do you do anything still to maintain? Thanks
Having had went through three different surgery’s on my spine. I’d realized that I should’ve just got a decompression on my lumbar disk. But after having had a spinal fusion my body’s functioning is always inflamed and stiff and I live with lock ups and muscle spasms. But I had to make a choice between getting pain relief for all that I suffered from pain wise. But at that time in life so I could support my family and after the results I ended up having so many more pains and way more issues in my spine, but I kept thinking I’d get better after a while. but I didn’t have that outcome. I know pain and after living a life with pain every day more worse by months that continue to go by, I’ve decided to quit making myself wish that there was a cure to my pain that I receive and relive day after day. But that’s the life we have sometimes life is what it is rather u live in suffering extreme pain or rather u have a life of just normality pains. I know I can’t say that anyone can get used to extremely booming nerve pressed pain constantly in so many areas but I have somehow learned to cut my feelings off about ever getting any relief results because after well over 10 years I have learned my pain is here to stay. Maybe a spinal fusion one day will be more advancements than they have been practicing because causing your mobility to have no movements and just straight stiffed spined has terrible outcomes for neuropathy in both buttocks to feet and now upper neck to arms to hands it’s very scary to see how much more I have now because I went under a knife and didn’t make more choices of options I still had. Pain makes us want release and relief from the pain that we have but definitely decide that if u have a definite choose besides knife surgery’s do what options u have before being cut on for sure.
This is sad yet the reality of some peoples lives. Stay strong
That’s really confusing.
So after having 3 other back surgeries you realized you should have got spinal decompression, but after you did get it, you regretted it?
I understand that this surgery is necessary to protect the nerves and avoid excruciating pains, but it looks to me like the elimination of the disc and insertion of a hard graft instead causes lack of mobility in that area...
MAY ALLAH THE ALMIGHTY PROTECT EVERYONE FROM SUCh DISEASES , PAIN AND OTHER UNEASY FEELINGS AMEEN
Amin
Ameen
What does an unproven god have to do with any of this?
@C "Keep believing we just poofed by accident just to eventually go extinct. Ya, that's logical."
Yes, it is, because unlike your sky daddy, it's actually supported by evidence.
"You believe in freak accidents which aren't even logical."
It's only illogical in the eyes of the ignorant and the scientifically illiterate. It's funny that you think that's illogical whereas you believe in a mystical being that "created" the universe.
"Ya no. That doesn't sound likely at all to me."
It doesn't matter if it doesn't sound "likely" to you. Facts don't care about what you think.
Try again, I'm sure you can do better.
@C Irreducible Complexity is nothing but an "argument" full of fallacies.
In July 11, 2002 for example, scientists artificially re-created polio. Using only the DNA of the polio virus and a series of synthetic chemicals, they recreated the natural desire to reproduce, the ability to evolve, and all other mechanisms that make a virus, LIFE, work.
Not only does that prove that evolution is true, it also debunks your silly "Irreducible complexity."
Furthermore, look at the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School, where that silly argument failed.
I had two surgeries in 83 an 86. both were L4-L5 disk rupture out one side on first. other on second. As time went by, I went to neurosurgeon (same) in March and found L3-L4 disc had blocked nerves in left leg and buttock. He fuse them together on March 22. it is April 8th and my pain is just in my lower spine but getting better. Dr. says walk, walk, walk. He said my spine will be stronger and I will lose weight. Great. 235 now going to 190. Lets go!
Ron Baugh, hey bro how are you doing today?
Yes how are u doing hope well
@miraclebob6 No it was just scoliosis. I was 16 years old. Don't worry it's nothing to worry about it. The only thing is the pain in the first few weeks and virtual boredom in the first few months.
I have a pars defect, double stenosis, spondylolithesis and buldging degenerated discs. All at L5 S1. A spinal fusion is advised for 12 months time. I was born with the defect and has gotton worse n worse over the years. Now my veterbrae has slipped so far that you can feel odd bones protuding by hip which i find very odd considering its my spine that fucked? Just wanting any advice on what to do? The costs in Australia? Ive been estimated 40gs with cover and 60gs without. Also Im trying to decide between the original spinal fusion and lapri way??? Anyone who has been through this or has any advise will be greatly appreciiated. Thank you!
I had a c2-c4 fusion in jun,2019....i broke my neck due to lch cancer. But after 6 hours of this surgery which usually take 2 hours, i was absolutely normal.its been almost a year without any pain..first 2 months were uncomfortable but painless, after that everything was okay, it takes 3-6 month to fuse and 1-2 year to become as good as before...now i play badminton for hours...but my doc asked me to avoid friction games like football...but anything but that is okay...the titanium plate will be fused like steel in a concrete column, i didnt feel any pain since my surgery, and it feels as good as before....there is a minor risk like every other surgery but success rate is high, about 95% and for 5% you might have to go through the surgery again. Do not be afraid..... But after surgery, becareful, very careful for 2 months..good luck!
Hope you will be doing well later future also.
Hey bro can suggest me something my mother also suffered from cervical surgery ç4 to ç6
@@Theking-vp7br Its been more than 2 years.... even though many people saying about pain and all..... to be honest.... i did not feel any pain in 2 years....so tell her nothing to worry about...and exercise is a must....
by right, the screw need to put into the spine for recovery and let the disc heal or bone heal. after healing, the metals need to be removed so that the arch of the spine will go back to the original position. because of the fusion, the spine can not get back to the arch it has originally. therefore, the patients will encounter pain, pain, pain and pain.
I had spinal fusion surgery done back in January and despite the fact that the pain from healing was the most awful I've ever felt it helped me overcome a long battle of ocd I've had for the past 4 years
I had mine done in October. Had many nose feeding tubes, Ivs, and bad thoughts over 2 months. I can't feel my legs now though
@@caydenprescott I'm sorry was there any complications with your surgery
Oops... Most of the time (drugs were awesome). After 12 days in hospital, by the time I got home I was moving pretty well and starting to take short walks. A year on, I've got the all-clear to do absolutely anything I like and have been 100% pain-free since the last of the post-op pain disappeared (which took 3-4 months). After 25 years of sometimes excruciating pain & using a walking stick for the last 6 months before the surgery (not a good look at the age of 50), I'd call it life-changing.
mcbreakfast, lucky man!
Hope u are Still doing well..
Still living me life with daily pain... I know there's ppl w worse things but this it's b'n killing me for the last 11yrs n it's b'n that long since I haven't b'n in the ocean doing my thing... Fishing, hiking and all that outdoors good stuff life. Now it's pain everyday 🙈🙈
longlivethefish God bless you!! I pray that your pain may get better✝️
I guess every mortal Kombat character has this in every single slot with a disk, seems realistic lol
You would think they would create a better solution to this.
Stfu
may ALLAH forgive us and give us a healthy life ameen
A mistake in my opinion. Had c6 and c7 fused . Constant back pain everysince.
Cody 81 damn
watching this is physically painful
Can’t have a intervertebral disk injury if there is no intervertebral disk
I have a fractured vertabrae it's called a Pars fracture. I'm going into surgery in two weeks
Long recovery, as informed prior to surgery. I look at it as a pregnancy...nine months of building a new body. The pain is much less than before surgery and I can stand up straight! It takes a while to get the core strong again; still its worth it.
How long it took to get the core strong again... I'm going threw it now couldn't move my legs core all mess up need some advice if you could
Its not scheduled yet but my pain management dr told me i need spinal fusion but after reading the comments and knowing how pain pts are now being treated after surgeries with giving minimal pain meds, i think id rather be in pain the rest of my life than dwal with this shit.. im alone, have no one that can help me take care of my dogs and cats afterward so its pretty discouraging to see all this, knowing im screwed
This looks super painful and just morbid overall
The subject of opiate use for chronic pain symptoms is really frustrating.
The law and medical field are slowly
( at a snails crawl )
loosening their tight restrictions of opiate use to certain medical conditions.
It's a real task to be able to have it prescribed on a monthly basis. You realy have to be pretty broken up physically
to be able to have it prescribed.
I know it's so ridiculous.
This looks extremely painful
I’m a little overweight making my back hurt so I’m doing my best to lose weight... my doctor told me to do lumbar fusion surgery saying injection won’t hurt on me. However, i feel that surgery will make it worst. What do you guys think? I’m doing my best to live healthy and lose weight... hope to see some relief which i notice small changes on my back positively
I had the surgery and it didn't rid me of pain but I can walk and work and live life but I still have more surgeries ahead
What now! After multiple epidural injections, nerve root blocks and multiple spinal fluid leaks and three spine surgeries later the horrific problems continue now I’m being faced with these nerve ablation procedures. I’m highly concerned because the aftermath of epidural injections in my neck left me with Essential Tremors since 2017. I’m highly concerned now having anyone get that close to my nerves in my spine. “Is it just me or is there anyone else out there experiencing such a huge amount of bad luck with their spine” To date I’m in pain from my neck to buttocks every day. Increasingly getting worse since last fusion/laminectomy in January 2017.
Looks very painfull
has this op 12 years ago, before the op i couldnt straighten my back, i had burning pain down the outside off my left leg, the surgery managed to straighten me again which i was well pleased but 12 years on i still have major pain in my back and the burning is still in my leg,
I had l4 l5 s1 fusion 23 years ago and till this day and all the years in between i never had any significant pain i can speak of all this time delivering furniture heavy produce and cooking jobs and warehouse jobs til this day i had a great surgeon but more importantly i stayed fit in the gym with required maintenance they taught me in pt
Had a 3 discs in my neck removed , put cadavers in .c3/c4/c5 . Payton Manning had 2 done I had 3 .5 years ago no pain after operation, by lateral nerve damage, 100 percent healed. Thank Northwestern in Chicago 😊
Sweet. Glad to know there's hope in case I or anyone else needs that. I had a micro disectomy on 2 lower lumbar in 2001. Back is much better, but I still get some sciatica now & then, but not enough to go through surgery again. Hopefully I'll never need a fusion.
Thanks sir for sharing
nice work fellas! keep it up! thank you!:);)
i have had a tripe lower back fusion and now have two more ruptured disc , my surgeon told me he would have to fuse my whole back :( i really don't want to go through with this but my pain doctor will no longer help me with my pain meds ...they are treating me like all i want is pain meds because im a dope head or something .....Im very afraid to even go through with a whole back sugery ...
How did you get on?
They try to force surgery because it's more $ for them. Screw them for the way they treat the paying customer. Do the research and Use CBD for pain. Lot less B.S. GOOD LUCK!!
kimberly mccracken aww so sorry. My dr. Wants me to get kyroplasty and I didn’t even get an MRI to see what is going on with the disks, insurance from my state is Crap.
I,had severe osteoporosis n had 6 fractured vertebrae last I checked a good 6 years ago. Haven't had it looked at since then. Think I should get in that.
Observed a spinal fusion surgery on L5 and L4 due to hyperactive motion. Interesting surgery, took a few hours.
awsome animation
I fell off a mountain during a hike.. I fractured my T12-L1-2 . I had an emergency fusion done. It was hell! I was paralyzed for almost 3 months .... But today I can walk , run and jump higher than I ever could
Really???
Try having a C-6 Corpectomy. They take out the vertebrae completely carve off hunk of your hip bone wittle it up a bit and stuff it in the gap then bolted together like a mechanic.
makes me hurt everytime!
I had my L4/L5/S1 nailed together just over a year ago, with laminectomies & discectomies. Post-op pain was surprisingly bearable most of the tome
How is your back holding up now?
How is u now
@@faithkobia2499 How is u now ?? Really, what kind of grammar is this ???
I had a fusion on may 12 at l4-l5-s1....best decision I ever made. I walked, not ran, a 5K race 1 month after surgery.
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I feel so bad for humans! 😔
I heard Horrible story after this procedure , 5 different back operation and over 100k medical bill and still in pain for life .
I’m about to get a double back surgery already have a cage in my back , first surgery seems easy compared to second one 😂 , I was off walker in 2 and half weeks 5 years ago rods are a different animal altogether
I had spinal fusion and the pain is much better. I now have a dull annoying pain but the initial crippling pain is gone.
+Norma Saez I know how it goes. I had the surgery back in June. Fell off my deck when building a new railing. Had 6 weeks off work lounging around the house last summer. Doctor says I should wait until next spring to continue my house remodeling. Full healing takes a while.
I had my fusion June 2014 and now over a year I still have pain. Though the initial pain is gone, I have a different pain. Doc says it takes a long time to heal. But this is too long.
+Norma Saez I just want to say that I had the same surgery as you spinal fusion on L5/S1. Degenerative disc disease. The surgery was on 8th of August 2015, so before 38 days. Three hours after the surgery I got up and walked very slowly. Now I dont have pain while long sitting and can stand long and walk normally. I am bending forward with a little pain and I little bit scare that I will have that pain for whole life, but doctor told me to be patient cause fusion takes a time to find appropriate place in lumbar area. Now I started with streching muscles and building abdomen muscles which is very important and after exercises my bending is better but without exercise when I want to bend forward sometimes I feel pain and sometimes not. How was your bending after surgery and how is now? I will be very thankful if you can answer me. Thanks in advance.
As long as I take medication I can bend. Except for the mornings. I can't bend. I actually throw the cat food from afar. Because I can't bend.
+Norma Saez Thank you for your answering Norma. Do you have a feeling as time goes on that you have less pain when bending? I hope that everything gonna be ok. Just need a time for full recovering and for that period very improtant is do not lift anything which is more heavy than 5 kilos. Wish u good luck in recovering and return to normal life.
I have Retrolisthesis, my anterior spinal fusion surgery is scheduled in a few weeks. I’m surprised that this video didn’t mention this condition. It’s apparently a rare disorder when a vertebrae slips backwards ( in my case the L5 over the S1) it’s extremely painful. I have no feeling on the top of my feet, and there are some days where the pain is so intense that I get nauseous and throw up. I cannot wait for my surgery….
How did your surgery go? I have the same condition and will be having surgery soon.
How many days you take recovery after surgery
Plz let us know how you are feeling after surgery
I had his done in August 2023 and till this day I’m in pain I have 9 bolts and screws on T12- l2 . I have never been the same since.
Give it time to heal, it takes a lot of time and patience