Beginning the Journey: What To Expect in Weeks 1 & 2 after L4-L5 Spinal Fusion Recovery
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Whats up UA-cam!?!? This is the first video of many videos documenting my experiences surrounding a Spinal Fusion Surgery. I had my L4-L5 fused and the L5-S1 decompressed and cleaned up. I hope you enjoy the raw emotion of the videos because I'm trying to be as real as possible. Yes, the videos are a little bit amateur, but I am making these to get the information out to those who need it.
Link to my Next Video - Spinal Fusion (L4 - L5) 3 Weeks Post Op! How I'm Feeling | What To Expect | Will I Ever Be Normal?
• Spinal Fusion Recovery...
In this video I will talk about the challenges and struggles that I experienced after surgery as well as the time leading up to surgery and why I decided surgery was right for me.
Thanks for watching.
Send questions to Fuzed24@yahoo.com and I will answer your questions during a Q and A video.
Appreciate your support!!!
Beginning the Journey: What To Expect in Weeks 1 & 2 after L4-L5 Spinal Fusion Recovery
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Guys, thank you so much for the support. Make sure you check out my Q and A videos and if you have further questions, feel free to shoot me an email at Fuzed24@yahoo.com. Please let me know if you have interest in a group email of fusion patients and prospective fusion patients. Thanks!!
No more nerve pain today. I was hurting so SO bad for three days. I had the most excruciating pain behind my right thigh. It was like someone was constantly stabbing me with needles and also like someone sprayed a line of lighter fluid on me and lit it. It's the pain I had for the past 11-13 years but the fusion was done to fix it. I feel so much better today. If it weren't for the lord Jesus I KNOW I wouldn't of made it these past few years. There is REFUGE in the Lord. I asked the drs to cut my leg off 6 or 7 years ago and they said I'd still have that pain. I've hurt so unbelievably bad for so long I honestly thought I'd be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. I didn't do anything about my pain due to my surgeon moving away. I didn't trust any other surgeon's cause I knew nothing about them. My Mom went out for coffee with a friend from church and she mentioned that she was going to dr. Blok (my surgeon) for epidural'. That's how I found out my surgeon moved back. I mean I can go on and on speaking of the blessings God has bestowed on/to me. Appreciate the vid "fuzed life" a place to vent but also give my testimony.✝️🙏🤲👆
Just had l5s1 fused 4 days it sounds almost exactly what I'm going through now gives me hope it bad now but it will get better thanks for sharing
@@ruston723 how are you doing today brother??
Keep me updated!
@@TheFuzedLife first week back at work im a custodian and its not been any fun they put me on a steriod and said ice and take it easy this weekend but its starting to feel like it did before surgery
@@ruston723 well as a custodian there is a lot of tedious things you do. A lot of repetition. A lot of bending down. It may hurt now but it could benefit in the long run.
Make sure you’re stretching please! For me it was my butt muscles that needed stretched. Piriformis was the main one.
I also had Lowe Lunbar Fusion surgery and am successfully recovering on week 9. BEST decision I ever made. To think I suffered for 7 years without the surgery, I was 89% disabled prior to the surgery. Feeling very grateful and Bless thank God.
I’m glad you’re successfully recovering! Keep us updated! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Apakah anda di pasang secrub di tulang belakang nya?
That is awesome! I had mine 17 months ago and it was the best decision for me as well!! Im so happy for you!
@TheFuzedLife. That's awesome. My husband has been putting it off for over 10 years and his disc degeneration is horrible . It's his L4 andL5 and it's awful that he has put it off but he's been so scared. at a point at 51 years old he needs to either do it now or never. We are hopeful for his relief and recovery will be at least 50% . He's driven but limited due to the mobility and ongoing pain. Laying in bed is painful. Congratulations on your recovery. Hopefully we go to meet his surgeon next month. He's done all the shots and nerve burning years ago. Fusion surgery is his only option now. Hes been past ready. ❤
🙏🙏 im about to go through this
I'm scared but reading some comments and I'm feeling a bit better
After 5 years, finally got diagnosed with Grade 1 L5 S1 Spondy resulting in severe buttock pain. In the UA-cam rabbit hole trying to avoid surgery with PT…but this makes me want to cry.
Going through a divorce too so the lack of support if I do have surgery is killing me.
Brother you need support but you can make it through. This video was at my darkest times with the surgery. I’m 2.5 years post op and I’m feeling great! Good luck and please keep me posted!
I just had my Spinal fusion and Laminectomy last week in Nairobi Kenya. Perfectly done! Hardly any pain post surgery. Two nights in hospital and now recovering at home. I am 72 and fairly fit. Am confident I will be able to walk comfortably after couple of weeks. Fingers crossed!
That is wonderful news! Stay strong. Email me with questions! Fuzed24@yahoo.com
What hospital
@@Christinejshad mine at AgaKhan hospital a week ago.
Hey man I just want to say thank you. I am 6 days out from l4 l5 fusion with laminectomy. Of all the videos I refer back to yours a ton. It has helped during this first week. I had a little issue where I had a seizure taking opioids so I had to get through on Tylenol and muscle relaxers. So the pain was and is a little hard to manage, but manageable. I am able to walk around the block with no pre op pain (typical siatica, drop foot, but pain etc). So I would say doing ok for Day 6. I would also add one thing that had helped me. A bidet seat has helped me tremendously once I could go. I know it sounds funny but the bidet is really really great. I just wanted to say thank you, I use your videos a ton for reference.
I've had many surgeries, including this one. One preparatory tip: One or two weeks before the surgery, practice getting out of bed by rolling your body, sliding your feet to the ground and using a cane (between your legs is good) to push yourself up and stand, all without bending your back. It is very important to engage your lower abs (TVA) to stabilize. To help practice, you can put some kinesio tape on your back to create a tension that will not allow you to flex, and ask a physio to explain this, prior to your surgery. Then, practice putting on your shoe by bending only your knee, resting foot on contra-lateral thigh etc. If you are able to get used to not bending and engaging your abs and other muscles, it will be MUCH easier to get out of bed post op. I had a L4-5 instrumented fusion and spent only one night in hospital, walked home (10 minutes) the next day.
The preparation you do before the surgery, as well as understanding that it is normal to have a lot of pain due to inflammation for the first few days, will help you. The most important thing to remember when you come out of surgery is that the pain is temporary, and walking will not make it worse, even if it is painful to do so, initially.
Thanks for this coment i wish all of us come to 100% recovery
Thanks for the knowledge!!
@@AngelDiaz-hg7hn you doing ok?
Bengt Axl. Thank you for your vast knowledge of surgeries.
Spot on video I’m 2 weeks post-op from same surgery! Sounds like my initial recovery wasn’t quite as miserable as yours but very similar, Good luck and hope you recover well!
Thank you sir.
Can you give the channel an update on how you’re doing!?
Good advice!!! Keep up the good work and hope you have a speedy recovery!!!!
Rhonda, I hope you’re doing well. Thank you for the support!
wow, I am going through the same thing, unreal how your story is pretty much to the T same thing, months of trying different options and I finally got a date for my surgery which is coming up on April 6th 2022 Im really happy to have found your video Im 52 so wish me luck I actually cant wait to get back to work lol.. thanks again this was awesome to hear
Great video, thank you for telling your story in such detail. This will help those of us who are planning on this surgery in the future. Look forward to your next update!
Thank you for the support
Might be a bit late but "the spine guy" channel also has some great info.... he is conservative and it's great if you're young (im mid 40s) and trying to avoid surgery to know as much as you can. Some things get better without. Recovering from a L4/5 steroid injection. So far so good... it's the muscle spasms in the thoracic area that are the worst. 10+ years of being a Dental Hygienist has definitely not been helpful. Developing scoliosis because of this. Best of luck and hope you are feeling better!
@@thomasinahsu5604 thanks for your recommendation, I have seen his channel.
How is the scoliosis? You doing ok?
August 7th, 1971 i was in a horrible auto accident. Perforated intestines, ruptured sleen and crushing fracture of the L3. 8 hour surgery to save my life and a month later another 8 hour decompression and fusion of L3-5. Obviously, life changing. 53 years of constant pain. You can let the pain take over or accept the new you and carry on with life. I wish I could tell you there wasn't set backs and fear. That would be a lie but you can't let the pain win. I was 20 when the accident happened and when i left the hospital i weighed 113 pounds, with the body cast on. I never felt bitter or angry toward the friend who was driving the car. He proably saved my life and prevented any further samage as he directed the rescue team of my potential spin injury, wven though he was seriously injured as well. Did it change my life, sure. Would it have better? Who kno w s. Ive lead an exceptional life and have no complaints.
I’m glad to hear you’ve really thrived after all of those issues, Donna! Thanks for reaching out!
Your videos really helped with my healing process , thank so much
I'm getting ready to have back surgery for my L4 L5 I know Jesus will be there so I'm ok with it thank all so much for all the amazing answers on here
Everyone does a great job putting good information here!
It is so good listening to a person like you that is sharing your account in such an un-dramatic way. So refreshing, Thank you! I am one week out of surgery and your account description of the days following parallel mine. I feel better everyday Look forward to hearing more from you. BTW not too long winded, you are doing great and Thanks again.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
I’m glad you enjoyed and got value from the video!
Please reach out with questions! Fuzed24@yahoo.com
I am on week1 in after having spinal fusion surgery so far so good in such short timenot much pain after the surgery walking without pain can not believe it so glad I did it suffer since 2019 until now if any one need this surgery please get it I am so happy I did praying I will keep healing..❤
really appreciate you sharing your story its inspirational
Thanks for the support! I'll keep the updates coming.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the surgery. I wish you all the best.
You’re welcome. I hope you got something from the video!!
New to all this. Mri soon . Lots of unknowns. Anxious about what I’m facing down the road. Has kinda turned my life upside down. Ty for Sharing your story!!
Beth, Fuzed24@yahoo.com. Feel free to reach out. If I can help answer your questions I’d be glad to.
Great info. Thank you. You described all my exact back issues. All info shared is helpful for us looking into surgery and are scared of the outcomes and after experiences in recovery . Glad your improving 🙌🏼
How are you doing today ma’am? Let us know how you’ve recovered!
Hi Fused!
I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis just about everywhere. I am 8 weeks post surgery of L4-5, a 360° with a cage. No BLT's of course. Walking wasn't so bad. I spent 3 weeks in rehab. I have in home PT 2x/week. I will use a rollator until I can balance on my own. Pain is still pretty rough especially standing up doin the dishes, mostly left flank and incisional pain. I was severely deconditioned for 2 1/2 years, due to a fall on 1/20/21, had left hip surgery on 1/20/23, then back surgery on 10/2. You described a lot of what I went through. Thanks for sharing 😊
You did a great job and helped more people then you can imagine. Thank you.
Jan, that means a lot. Thank you. I’m so glad you got value from the video, that’s why I do it!
I hope you’re doing ok and healing well!
Thank you so much for this. Having L3-L6 in 2 weeks and you answered all my questions 🙏🙏🙏hope you are healing well
You’re very welcome! I wish you the best and you can always reach out by comment or email!
Thank you and good luck!!
Your story is my story. Thank you for sharing and being so transparent. I’m preparing for surgery in the next couple of months.
Stay strong and explore all options. Please keep me updated! Good luck!!
Very informational video!!! I am currently at the va hospital and had my l3-S1 fusion on Friday February the 12 and your video has really helped me out with my worries and anxiety and what I have to look forward too... I’m on day 2 and sitting up in the chair and getting in and out of bed with little help but definitely incision pain it’s tolerable with the meds right now it don’t take the pain completely away but definitely easies it off and makes it easier to get up and walk the halls to get everything moving... but just want to thank you for this video and hope you get the closest to 100% as you can and back to normal soon!!!!
Andrew, you're in the worst stages now. Give it a few weeks and you won't believe how you're feeling. Give it another few weeks and again, exponential improvement.
Andrew any update?
This sound exactly like my story. I went through everything you been through and had the exact same results. Pain and more pain.im scheduled for sergury next week and i seriously can't wait. This has been horrible. Was scheduled forvsergury last year but was cancelled due to covid. This situation has imobolized me
Yes they do help--keep up the good work and healing
Thanks for the support!!
Thanks for doing this. It was very helpful.
I’m glad it was helpful and thanks for the support!!!
Thank you, thank you for sharing. God Bless you!
Ricardo, God Bless you. Thanks for the support!!
Hi Woody my name is Mark and on November 17th I had a four level Fusion done to my L2 L3 of three of four of four of five and a5s1. I had a previous l405 surgery about 3 years ago weather just did a discectomy and a cage disc put in. I felt well after that surgery in 2019 but about a year ago I started to get pain down my back and right hip that traveled all the way down to my toes this was anytime that I exerted myself I e walking long distances standing on my feet running a bicycle driving in the car for long periods. I went in and my doctor got it MRI on me back in 2021 March and what you noted that my L2 L3 and L3 L4 discs of had had evacuated the disk space and were now in the spinal column. He did say that I have an extraordinary large spinal foramen and that kept me from being paralyzed. Anyway on November 17th I went in had the same work up the same experience with doctors nurses anesthesiologists. Just a side note is I usually try to fight the anesthesia or the pre anesthesia that the anesthesiologist gives you but that didn't work this time I was in so much pain I just let myself go. I woke up the next morning and was rid of the preoperative pain and I cried. Post-operatively went just as well as yours except being that I'm 66 and you're 35 I'm having a little bit more difficult time with balance so I still use a cane but I'm walking around Park so I'm taking my dog to the park and just enjoying this pain free episode in my life still having incision pain and some slight pain on the left side where the stenosis was the greatest. I want to thank you for your UA-cam and lifted my spirits new knowing that I was not alone. Oh by the way I am a Navy veteran and this was done at the VA in Tampa Florida. I know a lot of people say that the VA has shoddy medicine but they do have good neurosurgeons. I hope you your wife and your family have a wonderful Christmas take care and a Happy New Year. Once again thank you for sharing.
Mark, fascinating journey. I’m glad you’re doing well. My Christmas was great! Keep doing what you’re doing, glad you’re pain free!!
Hey man, wanted to thank you for this detailed video. Im scheduled to get this done in 2 days and im quite nervous. Now i know a bit better what to expect. Will check out your lther videos too.
Thanks again!!!
I’m glad the video helped and please keep in touch with the channel in your status. It really helps our members knowing how everyone else is doing after surgery.
Stay safe!
Thank you so much for this video! I will be having surgery in the next month. I am glad to see you are better! I was scared but am feeling more confident about the surgery! 🙏🏻
Thank you for watching. I hope you got value from the video and I was able to ease your mind a little bit. I wish you the best of luck and keep me updated!
Thank you so much for your insight and realness describing your recovery, but i must say this to you....youre the first person i ever seen make a recovery video that many of us are in tune with because were getting surgery, or had, yet you followed up asking "how are you feeling" to those who got the surgery and are post op. Youre a good man brother, ive never seen anyone whose posted their journey, yet took the time to ask others how theyre doing post-op. Youre a good soul, and i hope youre back in the gym pressing and squatting again. For some of us, its church! God bless
Tell me more about your situation James! Any questions please email me brother! Fuzed24@yahoo.com
Glad the video brought you value!
@TheFuzedLife yes...much value and I definetly appreciated the honesty. Right now I'm in a holding pattern. I'm looking more for ADR surgery, not fusion. Pain is tolerable through stretching. No more squatting or compression exercises but still training. May even go to Texas for ADR surgery if I can find a doctor there. I'll keep you posted brother
God bless you and your family. Stay mentally strong and keep fighting the good fight.
Always brother. How are you doing? Did you also have back surgery sir!?
Thanks for the Info, I hope you are doing well. I'm getting ready for surgery on my L-4 & L-5 within the next month. I now have an idea of what I'll be facing. Again Thank You.
I hope the video helped and I wish you the best of luck! Reach out if you need to!
Thank you for this video. It helps to hear others' experiences.
Linda, please tell your experiences
@TheFuzedLife I've had severe pain in my lower back and Sacrum, and my left leg and foot go completely numb when I stand up or walk since November 11, 2023. MRI results indicate severe L3-4 and L4-5 canal stenosis. Severe right foraminal narrowing due to 4mm disc protrusion that contacts the exiting right L4 nerve root. L5-S1, 5mm right paracentral disc protrusion contacts the traversing left S1 nerve root at the level of the disc. I'm scheduled for surgery 1/30/24. I was totally clueless about spinal surgery, but UA-cam videos helped me to know what questions to ask my neurosurgeon, and I feel much better about having the surgery now.
Hey brotha I just received the same exact surgery. Everything you explained has been spot on. You have actually gave me the willpower to keep pushing. There is a light at the end. Let me tell you though. The pain and thought of something breaking is so painful.
It really messes with your mind. “Am I hurt?”, “what just happened to my back?” I get it.
Take it slow and keep me updated!
@@TheFuzedLife thank you my friend. This is my 4th day. Still a 8 month road but atleast I’m not overthinking what I am feeling. At the least you clarified it better then google could
Hands down the most beneficial video I’ve watched. I have my surgery on Friday. And after watching this, I feel much more prepared. Thank you so much for sharing!
I’m really glad I could help ease your mind about the surgery. Good luck and please check back in with me after you have the surgery!!
Trimakasih kak untuk suport nya.
Hello friend how you doing now
How’d it go?
Awesome video... thank you so much!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making this video with all your detailed information. I hope to be having lumbar fusion through minimally invasive surgery. It’s good to know recovery is not a picnic. I hope by now you are doing well.
G D I’m doing great. Question is, did you get operated on? How are you?
Having this same surgery next month. Been looking for a true to life recovery experience. Thanks.
5 months post op and I'm planning my next level fusion. Nothing gone wrong, but I had two bad disks and we only fixed one. Go figure...
Great video... I'm 48...I had back surgery in Oct 2023. (L4 L5) discectomy in El Paso. Who was or is your neurosurgeon? Mine was Dr. Martin... So far so good and i regret not doing this sooner... Your pre and post surgery description is on point... I watched other YT videos and they prepared me what to do prior to, day of, and during my recovery phase at home. Here is my description and advice for people going thru a similar experience... I got my tools and supplies a week prior. Stuff such as reach sticks (3), wound care supplies, clear water resistant bandages covers, and ice packs (small frozen water bottles or frozen veggie bags work as well and they're free or cheaper than the medical type ice packs from CVS/Walgreens). A week or two prior to surgery, i borrowed a walker and a portable toilet seat. If you ask, i am sure someone you know has these in storage or closet. Don't buy one if you don't have to...I also made sure i had someone at home with me (in my case my wife, thank God) and i made sure my doctor placed the order to have a nurse come daily for the first 10 days to do wound care and monitoring...in addition, I had my doctor request home physical therapy and have it in place for the following day after surgery...my doctor had instructed me to be walking and standing everyday right after surgery...i made sure i had my bed ready and clear of any barriers or obstacles that would cause any problems... I was not allowed to take any pain or meds two weeks prior to my surgery. That was hell. I was completely bed bound...i did all my business lying down (in a bucket or bed-pan). If you've been in my place, you don't care how and where business (relief) is taken care of...right? So be ready with that in case you are told to be off your meds and not mobile until your surgery... The day prior to my surgery i almost cancelled my surgery because i could not move or get off my bed... i googled for ambulance services in my area and found one that actually worked as a taxi. They charged me $125 one-way...they were a life saver! They relieved from my worries on transportation and helped me prepare myself mentally for my surgery. Make sure you wear simple and easy-to-remove clothing...my surgery was outpatient so i knew they were going to let me go home the same day so i would have to dress or have someone dress me when released. When i awoke from surgery i was made to stand up not even 1/2 hour later. I was scared but the nurse and wife encouraged me. Let me tell you that i had not felt such a relief and no pain as i had for the past months prior... i did have some discomfort from getting my back and spine opened up, but that was expected. I was able to sit up and after another half hour i was released home. To my surprise, i was able to get into my wife's SUV and the ride home was not too bad. Take in consideration that i was still under some good meds from surgery so they helped with some pain... When i arrived home, my room and bed were ready. I was able to lie down on my own and get up with a little help on my own to go to the bathroom... I did experience some bowel issues (blockage) due to meds and anesthesia but thankfully, as i had previously ordered prior to surgery, a nurse took care of that (but that's a completely different story). Lying onto my bed and out of bed was easy after watching some YT videos. Just Google how to get in and out of bed after back surgery...The walker came into play for the first two weeks and the reach sticks i had placed in the bathroom, bedroom and kitchen area helped a lot... Bathing was easy after covering my wound care and dressing (putting clothes on) took awhile but the reach sticks helped a lot... they are awesome! As i had mentioned, have your wound care supplies and your nursing care in place ... The home therapy started two days after my surgery and I did it for three days out of a week ... Your recovery will be successful as long as you follow doctor orders and follow the three rules : no twisting, bending or leaning for at least 3 weeks or until your doctor says so. Make sure you continue with outpatient physical therapy and do your walking exercises. I will add more info that may help others if I left anything out.
Thank you for taking the time to make this extensive comment! The channel will really appreciate reading your advice!
I went with Velimirovic.
I'm so happy I came across your video! I have been experiencing the same exact issues with my back/hips/legs. I just had a visit with the surgeon yesterday and learned that I have to have the same surgery as you've had. He explained a lot and it was so much information to take in that I had a panic attack! I'm glad to know what to expect after surgery (Thank You)! It's been a struggle for two yrs now and I literally tried every thing that you went through. Surgery is now the only option for any relief of the constant pain. I'm having surgery January 12th and I can't deny that I'm scared, but I'm also tired of the pain. I appreciate you sharing your journey, it has definitely helped me. It's just a matter of processing everything. I'm happy that you're getting better by the day. I pray that you have a speedy recovery. God Bless.
Hey Mrs. Foster!
Please reach out through email with any questions and of course, I wish you the best of luck!
I am having a speedy recovery, I’m 3 years post op and I feel like I’m 95% of what I was, if not better.
This was so helpful.
Thank you, hope you're doing ok.
You can do this! Physical therapy is your key to a successful recovery. I had double discectomy and spinal fusion with the Ray Cage procedure in 1999 by the greatest neurosurgeon "Bruce Moffett" of Norfolk, VA. It's been 25 years and not one issue . Praise God. I was 34 and in great Physical shape and a non smoker. At my 6 month check up I walked in the doctor's office and I entered by giving Mr. Moffett a gift and a testament to his great job by doing a jumping heal touch.
What a great story! I’m very happy for you! Please be careful and keep killing it!
Suffering from Degenerate Disc Disease (DDD) and having gone through two double discectomy on L5-S1 and having again injured my back on the same discs & L4-L5 I’m at a crossroads of where my treatment goes next. Either Fusion surgery or Stem Cell injection treatment.
Watching your video has been tremendously helpful to me to see what expectations I need to set for myself.
I hope your recovery continues to go well & I’ll be looking forward to seeing you next post.
I’m also in TX, in Houston
Hey Scott,
I'm just trying to give an accurate account of what's going on. Thankfully it's all been good. I think tomorrow is a month from my last video so I should be getting around to putting out an update soon. Thanks for the support.
Have you looked into Nerve Frequency Ablation?
This was great man thanks! I'm having my surgery in 2 months so doing a lot of research now. Cheers
Yea do your research and email me with questions - Fuzed24@yahoo.com
Glad the video helped!!
Thank you so much for this video, I had my L4/5 TLIF 1 week ago tomorrow and am experiencing the exact symptoms you have prescribed in terms of surgery site pain. Biggest difficulty being comfortable in bed, its ok for a while on the side but then just gets so uncomfortable to move,, but as you know moving is agony. It just made me feel so much better to you describing it in the same way. So onwards and upwards to week two for me and again thank you
Kathy, I’m at 3 months and I’ve watched all his videos. It’s to the “T” of what I felt.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m preparing for minimally invasive fusion surgery on Aug 30 and your video was super helpful. I have spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 where my fusion will be. Sounds like you’re progressing nicely and look forward to seeing your successful recovery vi your videos. Regards, Harris
How did it go and how are you doing now?
Same diagnosis and had procedure. 4 yrs out.
@@eli4delmar how are you doing 4 years out?
Hsussman63 please update us on how you’re doing!
@@eli4delmar How are you doing today?
Thank you very much for the video. Im preparing for lumbar laminectomy and spinal fusion. I was having second thoughts because of the unknown outcome, but I know that I need the surgery. It is very hard to get out of bed and difficult to move around without the extreme pain . Your video put me at ease a little bit. I look forward of your future videos, and again thank you
Same here. My surgery is scheduled for 11/28/22. I’m a nervous wreck and indecisive. Continued prayers for you and your healing process.
This video I had to send to my family to explain what it has been like for me, for over 15 years. Not looking forward to the recovery side but hopefully and optimistic.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It is appreciated.
Mary, glad I could be of service and help you. Can I get an update on you?
@@TheFuzedLife hey there. I am healing well. I have been delayed in starting my PT because of work but hoping to get that on the calendar soon.
Thank you for your honest and plain report. Hope you are doing well
I am doing well! What brought you to the channel?
I’m supposed to have 2 level fusion surgery
Thank you for this honest and comprehensive review of your recovery. I’m getting L5-S1 fusion in early March and really appreciate this day-to-day chronicle of what you’ve experienced. Your advice about what to drink & eat was especially helpful - few people address this
Jenny,
Good luck and please let me know how your recovery is going.
How are you now!? I have to get the same surgery
@@ThankyouJesus81 did you get the surgery? How are you nowadays? Update the channel brother!!
@@TheFuzedLife best decision I ever made. Was suffering with horrible leg and back pain for over 10 years. It’s been nine months since my Alift surgery and I feel great. Basically zero back pain and leg pain. Yesterday I loaded my truck with 10 bags of concrete 60 pound bags. For a project I’m doin. I’m definitely still being mindful of my movements. Don’t want to mess up the fusion. I have two Cobalt chrome rods at L5 S1. The went in through my stomach then flipped me over and did the minimal invasive through my back. Crazy thing is yesterday while I was at the beach swimming when I went to leave I got up and put too much weight on my lower rib and heard it pop, either broken or fractured my rib so now I’m dealing with that for the next month hopefully it heals fast just order some calcium and vitamin D pills, getting old sucks I have to keep reminding myself I’m not a kid anymore because I like to be very active.
@@ThankyouJesus81 I’m glad you’re able to lift like you are. A broken rib!? Man you can’t catch a break!
What did they do for the rib? There isn’t a whole lot that they do is there?
Thank you for this info I have to thru this as of last of December and it was great info appreciate you
Chris, how are you feeling now?
I've been waiting for the same op for over 12 months now. Started with problems 10 years ago, and just got fobbed off, I'm in England NHSI can relate to alot of the pre opp problems just hope I heal as good as you I'm alot older so I think things will be slow , thanks for sharing and good luck
Please keep me updated. I’m rooting for everyone to have a speedy recovery. It can be so hard at times but we can all get through it!
Good luck!
Thank you for the video. You have given me hope. I’m at day 10 post surgery of L3-L4-L5.
I hit a low point at days 6-8 while tapering off the pain meds.
I’ve watched a few of your videos and have much hope. Thanks
Jim! I’m glad the video help. Thank you so much for the support and keep me updated sir.
I'm scheduled for surgery on Monday. For a PLIF at L5/S1. Been dealing with pain for around 15 years. It's somewhat better now, but mainly because I limit myself a lot - I know that it's vulnerable to being thrown out really bad. I've been hunched over in pain for months/years before. I'm really nervous but this video has helped me feel more confident. It would be nice to actually feel strong in my lower back again. Going to try watching your other ones, thank you.
Thanks for watching the videos. I'm glad it eases your nerves. Another update soon brother. Good luck on the surgery. Keep me updated.
@@TheFuzedLife thank you for responding and the good luck, I’ll be sure to update you. Went for a walk yesterday and had a hard time sleeping last night due to discomfort. Trying to stay hopeful this will get me feeling more normal, and I’m prepared to push through a difficult recovery. Your videos do help, so looking forward to the next one!
@@sammyer4331 Yes sir. Don't be nervous about it. It is what it is. If you need the surgery you need it.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Don’t worry about looking at your notes. U did great
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Super helpful! Thanks!
I’m glad that it helped! Please stay healthy! Are you having surgery?
I'm having this procedure done in December so I am grateful to find these videos!
Becky, how did everything go? You doing ok?
@@TheFuzedLife it has been the most difficult recovery. I was given medication for nerve pain and I am soooo allergic to it. I have finally started feeling human again. Thank you for asking!! I hope you are doing well!
I applaud you. I went through the same thing my L4&L5 was grade 2 Spondylolisthesis with my L4 half way past my L5 with no disc. I had all the procedures you had prior to get the insurance approval for the surgery 1 1/2 year later. I'm 56 (African American) during surgery and I feel so much better but it's taking time to heal do to I suffer from RA moderate/severe of hands and feet, osteoarthritis of both knees mild form, and RA of the back, it's February 2024 now my bone growth is slow due to RA I was told. But I feel better now than before and yes I had physical therapy just finished February 6,2024. ALL YOU ARE TELLING I ALSO WENT THROUGH THE EXACT SAME THING, MEDICATION, CONSTIPATIONT, AND EVERYTHING ELSE. Thanks for recording this because a lot of people don't understand what we go through before and after. 😊❤
That was 100% the point of recording it. To be real and honest about what lies ahead. I’m really glad you’re doing well and I hope you keep getting better. Sounds like you have the arthritis which I don’t have yet Thank God!
Please be safe and keep healing! Keep in touch!
Wow, Mine is coming up in July. I appreciate the sharing. Glad you are doing so well.
Richard,
Did you have surgery?
How are you? Update?
@@TheFuzedLife Had it July 15th. Honestly mine went swimmingly. I was off all pain meds when I left the hospital. In fairness, was willing to trade the pain for not being constipated, although it wasn't all that bad. My back is getting stronger and I still have some sciatica pain but all in all I would consider it a success. My exercise of choice is swimming. Before getting my knees replace in '19 I was swimming 2000+ yards 3x a week. I haven't been able to get myself in the pools since and after the fusion frankly I was just apprehensive. Last week was my first pool workout and I was able to knock out 1000 but with breaks (never took breaks before my knees..80min straight) and I think I will be back in the swing of it early next year. Thx for checking in with me. -Rick
Hello who was your spine dr
I went to the Desert Institute of Spine Care in Phoenix. Dr. Salari is my surgeon.
Thankyou for this I’m having L4/L5 surgery singling consent forms 30th sept the pain from this has been one hell of a rollercoaster ride been waiting for 76 weeks for this operation but had to have my 3rd left knee replacement & reconstruction in April as my tibia & thibia were crumbling I’m trying my best with this pain as best I can but it has Also got to the point that even sitting I’m getting butt pain now I been sitting on a hot water bottle that is shaped like a horse shoe there used for necks
Thanks again I really enjoyed this reel 🤗💕
Even after two surgeries I had a terrible time trying to get a MRI. Took a year for me to finally get my MRI and I got my surgery immediately. Same for the second surgery. I'm now going to get my fusion and it has been five years. I was told that I'm so young that they didn't want to do the fusion. I'm 39. This has been the worst five years of my life but you just can't give up. Its really hard to stay positive but videos like this help a lot. Thanks man. Also be very careful with the pain meds
Good luck. I lived with pain for 40 years on and off. Then the pain became constant. Tough stuff
Chris, how are you doing nowadays? Update the channel brother!!
@@kengdahl7667 sir, 40 years is a LONG time to endure pain! How are you nowadays sir??
God bless u my brother
God bless you too brother! You doing ok?
Wow! What a helpful video! Thank you, my surgery is in about 10 days.
You’re welcome! Good luck with the surgery! Feel free to reach out with questions!
I have surgery on 9-7-2022 and I have been so scared I thank you for your video
Great video and thanks for sharing your journey. I’m scheduled for a l5-s1 fusion in the coming days and I was thinking about doing the same you did to document the recovery as I couldn’t find anything like it in Brazilian Portuguese. Be well!
Update sir? How are you 9 months post??
@@TheFuzedLife if I knew the recovery process would be that smooth I’d had done the fusion before! Awesome recovery, still back at training 100% and cleared from all doctors appointments for about 4 months now.
@@richardbalillajunior163 that’s absolutely amazing to hear that you’re doing so well!
Keep the channel updated as you heal brother!
Stay safe!
Thank you for making your video’s. I pray that you are having a quick and painless recovery! Without saying this and being heartless, I’m glad that there’s someone else knows what others are feeling. Your surgery is the same as I’m going to have except my S1/L5 was fused in 2013, in 2014 I went for surgery due to a broken titanium screw which never healed properly. Only relief I received is from bike riding, the pedal type, just enough of a bend to take the pressure off of my back. Fast forward to January 2021, I started getting a lot of pain down my left leg and off and on down my right. Went through shots, PT, chiropractic, even had ablation on both sides. When I went to my physician, he noticed a difference between my left/right calves, my left was one and half inches smaller. MRI showed that my spinal cord is almost blocked off at the L4/L5 and that the fusion never healed on the left L5/S1.
Sir,
I hate to hear that. I hope you get it all sorted out. I have a new video coming soon!
wow I'm so sorry for what your going thru is much as I'm suffering I was thinking about getting into bicycling again,are you still ridding with what your going thru
@@TheFuzedLifePLEASE WRITE AND GIVE ME YOUR OPINION OR ANY ADVICE PLEASE?___ IM SCARED OF THE UNKNOWN AND MY CONDITION MAKES ME FEEL HOPELESS/HOPELESS?
Glad I found your video series, about to have similar done.
Matt,
Did you make a series?
@@TheFuzedLife Currently battling the insurance company as they have rejected the surgeons request. Went from a 3 month wait to who knows now. Will do a vlog series though to help others.
Finally going in for second attempt at surgery on Monday, has been a long road but soon to be over 👍🏿
Thank you for this video. i just passed two week post op L4L5 fusion and all your comments resonate with me. look forward to your updates.
Craig, I look forward to an update on you sir. How are you??
I love your description of the recovery. My surgery was last week Nov. 17th,2022. All I remember was being rolled into the operating room a couple more nurses, and next time I woke up it was in the recovery room. The 1st 2 nights I was bed rest, couldn't move without it hurting, sleeping on my side was the only way I could get some relief but then after a couple hours I use the call button for the nurses to help me role over. The meds are great to get some relief from the pain. On my 3rd day I started to get out of bed (with help) to try to walk, I was like a baby taking my 1st steps. I'm week into my post opp and feeling better; less pain, more movement. Oh yeah, I went a whole week from my last bowel movement which was the night before surgery. Be well.
@Mary Wangen what’s your update now Mary after another month?
@Mary Wangen fill us in Mary!
Mike, thanks for sharing. Glad you’re doing well sir!!
@Mary Wangen update?
Hi what’s your surgery post update
Thank you for your video. It was helpful to know what to expect. Hope you are doing well now.
Teresa, I’m doing great. Thanks for the support! You doin ok?
@@TheFuzedLife So glad you are doing good these days! Your story was one of tremendous pain. I have severe stenosis seeing the surgeon soon. My pain is somewhat controlled with light medication, but have break through pain. I have pain lifting and walking, can’t walk very far. Thanks for asking.
@@Teresa-K please heal! Keep me updated along the way! I’ll keep putting out more content and I hope it helps!!
Thank you for making this video.
You are very welcome. I hope you got value from it!
Thank you for that detailed video
You are very welcome! I hope you got value from it!
@@TheFuzedLife I did.
I had my L4/L5 fusion 11/18/22. Finally was discharged from rehab on 12/23/22. I have a long way to go, can’t wait to start physical therapy soon. Still in deep pain at times and need a walker, but hoping for the best! Positivity and dedication to constant efforts are key. I’m a more rare case of set backs.
How are you now
Susan, stay positive and keep your warrior mentality!!
Hi I hope everything is good now.
I had a 2 level L3L4L4L5 fusion sergery
3 weeks ago but I feel buttucks pain and I hope I will be better ! Same everything you explain ,I wish no one have a pain like us.God bless every human being in world
How are you today? Still in buttocks pain??
I'm getting the same op as yours in 3 days time
Thank you for putting this video together. My surgery is in 5 weeks. And I plan to do a documentation for UA-cam as well. I hope you're doing really well now being a year out thanks, Mark
Mark, did you get a channel up and running? I’d like to see how you are.
Send me your channel so I can check you out brother
Crazy story. Best wishes.
Thank you!
I’m going through same thing as your for past year. I’ve tried all conservative treatments that you have mentioned. Did 2 months of traction. Felt same thing like my back was loose and un stable after traction. Been rushed to emergency room 2 times in past 2 weeks because of terrible pain in left leg, like my leg being cut off. Surgery scares me to death but I may not have a choice. I can’t walk without terrible nerve pain in my left leg. Left leg very week, no reflexes, numb all the time. Bro I’m scared to death to have surgery!! Glad for you doing this video!
Yes I went through much of the same. My wife threatened to take me to the hospital because of the leg spasms that felt as if it was being cut off. I had no choice. I was at the stage of emergency surgery. Best of luck to you and I'll have another video soon.
sorry if it's any consolation lots and lots of us are in the same sinking boat⛵
I'm 4 days post op. Got up and walked about 5 hours after the surgery - zero pain where I had it before. I hope that you had the surgery. You're really just trading a forever pain for one that is a sign of healing and getting on with your life. Good luck.
Glad your doing good! Yes I had the surgery over a year ago. No regrets, wish I had done it sooner but I’m also glad I waited cause I know I tried everything possible to avoid surgery. I was pain free right after the surgery, the recover pain was nothing compared to the pain I was in. I do anything I want now. Keep l moving and walking more and more each day but don’t over do it. Only thing I still have is my left toes are still little numb, I think from waiting to long the nerve got damage, but I’ll take that all day. I do anything now, have physical job, mountain bikes, motocross etc. glad your doing good! Take care!
Thank you for sharing your update. It very helpful for me. I’m on day 15 post operation of L5/S1 fusion. The first 5 days was worse. I’m getting better today. It just hard to fall asleep at night.
I hope you are well. 🙏
S, I agree. Great update @fuzed
S, keep pushing forward. It’s gets better sir!
Thanks for the support!!
Hello sir
I also had l5-s1 surgery 2 weeks before
I just have one question
Do you also feel muscle spasm or jerks on body just when you are about to sleep or is it just me
Or is it normal
Please reply
Thank you so much. I’m scheduled for an S1-L-4 fusion next month. My pain is so bad that I’m ready NOW!!
Kim, how did everything go? Can you provide the channel an update!?!?
Update!?!?
Good luck with your recovery
Helen, thank you. How are you doing? Did you have a surgery as well?
I was in a bad car accident back in September and had to be fused from T2-T6.. Here it is May and im still in pain 😩 getting Facet Joint injections in my neck tomorrow in hopes of helping the pain. I have DDD and several herniations in my cervical spine. Prior to the accident i had zero back issues. The struggle is real. Good luck!!
That sounds awful. I hope you get everything figured out! I've been very fortunate so far to have not had any real setbacks or needed any further interventions since the surgery.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m also 33 and literally just got the same two fusions on the same two areas on Monday and Tuesday. The pain is absolutely excruciating. I’m waiting to be able to lay flat in the bed comfortably as well as be able to walk around a little more without the pain and feeling exhausted from the meds. Keep us all updated on your progress bro. God bless.
hello Sir.. how are you doing now. hope your back surgery went good for you..take it easy. in my prayers. take care..
Did you have swelling and more numbness I the feet and legs..
@@sonja-ilovecrochet4198 hello. Hope you are feeling better. I do have lots of numbness in my legs. Loss 75 percentage of my left leg..Please take it easy. In my prayers.. God bless you and family.. amen
@@stitch2499 thank you...I am doing good and my family is helping . Both of my legs are numb . Essentially I am numb from the waist down.. but my Dr called me a miracle of prayer since I am walking on a walker and can take a few steps without it..
@@stitch2499 stitch! Lost 75 of feeling or you actually had it amputated!?!?
Great video brotha.
Thanks Jesus!!
When the surgeon told me that he will do a fusion on my l4s1 I was panicking like never before. After watching your video,I'm just confident to take it head on come January 31st. Thanks for that vital Information, giving me the confidence I needed most.
I’m really glad it helped, sir. Email me with further questions! Fuzed24@yahoo
I feel ya. If only i had watched this first.
Hope you're doing ok.
I have to tell you this was the BEST video yet. You gave some much needed advice for people about to go thru this surgery. Having the wording on screen was very helpful 👍🏾 Thank you so much, you helped a lot. Oh wanted to ask did you have any trouble sitting on toilet and did you buy any aid to help you wipe, I see so many people on UA-cam recommend. So just curious
I had to use a toilet riser but I did not need assistance wiping. How are you doing? Can I get an update on you Mrs. Robinson!?
Thank u so much for the update as I'm preparing for mine on February 8,2023
Good luck!! I hope everything goes well and please let me know!!!
I was really fighting with myself to go to the doctors about the same exact pain you've had. Especially after the chiropractor confirmed the results with x-rays. The relief from pain on your face is telling me I need to get this procedure done asap. Thank you for posting this video.
It was good for me. I wish you the same luck! Please let me know what you decide and how you’re doing!
I appreciate the vid. I had a level one spinal fusion on September 19th 2022. I'm still stiff and having some pain in my lower back. Most all my pain was in my legs, hips, and groin. I'm 41 and this was my 4th surgery, the others were disketomy or decompression. I've been doing lots of exercises and finally starting to lift weights again. I still go to pain management but hopefully soon won't need to go any longer. I'm just trying to learn new things which I can do to strengthen not only my lower back but also upper back and legs. Good Luck to everyone going through this and God Bless. Put your faith in Jesus Christ!
Eric, thanks for watching and for your comment. Good luck with your recovery and please let us know, sir!
Eric, can we get an update, sir?
My legs feel better than they have in years. No more pain going down into my groin, thighs, calves, or knees. I am having quite a bit of trouble with what they call the SI joint. I'm getting injections and also seeing pain management for opioid pain meds. If I can just get this SI joint problem fixed, I think I'll feel like new money. I'm not complaining, I can walk 2-3 miles at a time now, I've been fishing 2-3x a week since March, and I've been doing some mechanic work. God is good! I have faith that I'll live a normal life before long. Thanks for your concern. I'll keep ya updated on what's next. I just went to my doctor 3 days ago, and he's worried my L2-L3 is going to need a fusion very soon but I refuse to accept that. I'm gonna do all I can to regain my independence and life without another surgery for at least 10 years. God Bless and good luck with your back issues.👆🙏✝️
@@erich9162 good to hear from you brother. I hope you can hold out 10 years or so.
Stay safe and keep doing what you love.
I just had my L4-L5 fused a little over a week ago on 6/23/23. I'm 54 and it's been no cake walk that's for sure. Things are getting a little better every day and I experienced everything you described post surgery. My symptoms before the surgery was numbness just under the skin on my right and left thighs down to just above my knees. I had a bone spur pressing on the nerve on the right side that made my right side more numb than the left. The CT and MRI didn't actually show the bone spur which caused the surgery to go 3 hours which was an hour longer than expected. I'm an electrical lineman by trade and it's pretty much a job of hard work and discomfort. It'll be 3 months before I will hopefully be able to return to work. We don't have light duty so I've got to be 100% before I can go back. Oh yeah, one thing you forget to mention was the catheter. I got mine out the day of the surgery or the next day one. Needless to say, it burned when I peed for the first 5 days after the surgery. I don't know if they gave me an extra big one or what. That was certainly some extra pain I could have done without. My doctor also got me a brace belt kind of thing that has a removable ice pack that goes over your incision site. That incision site pain is one of the worst pains I've ever had. I can lay on my left and right side now so that helps to change position in bed. I've only been taking an oxycodone at night to help take the edge off the pain so I could sleep. I don't think I'll take one tonight and see if I can sleep. It's nearly 1 am and my schedule is getting out of whack too. They should have offered you some stool softeners and a laxative in the hospital. I was going within the second day and I had my surgery early on a Friday and went home around noon on Sunday. I subscribed to your channel and will watch some more.
Thanks for supporting the channel. I’m glad my content is helping sir! Please keep us updated on your recovery.
Wish you the best. Keep improving!!
So ...how do you feel now ...are you okay now ?
@@sailendridas6170 I'm supposed to go back to work on Monday October 16th. I've got to get some FMLA papers filled out quickly. I should have already had them in. My back is less than ideal. I can hopefully stand for a longer period of time than before the surgery. There is a lot of standing and walking involved with my outdoor job as a Lineman. I wish that I had no pain but, that would be a lie. Bending over the put on shoes and socks is one of my hardest things to do. I just got home from physical therapy a few minutes ago and it does help to exercise the core and lower back muscles and I'm probably going to keep on with physical therapy even after I get back to work. They are supposed to be trying to get me scheduled in for a couple more weeks at least twice a week. I'll know more how I'm really doing after being back to work for a week or so. It's hard to gauge right now. The numbness in m upper and outer thigh is still present though it may be slightly less than before surgery.
Great job bud! Thanks for sharing. Your video is really helpful. I may be a candidate for surgery unfortunately. Found out today I have grade 2-3 spondylolisthesis. Hopefully PT will help and I can put it off for a while!
Any update sir??
I want to thank you for the information, and this was very informative... I wish it was longer... my surgery is April 27th 2021... I drive a train and hopefully will be able to return to work in 2-3 months I’m 60 years old and love doing yard work and will really miss the two
Willard,
Somehow I overlooked your message. I've been trying to answer everyone and somehow yours was missed for 7 months.
How are you? Have you returned to work?
Update sir?
Thanks!
Hi !
Thank you so much for all this information!
I’ll be at surgery on next Tuesday 5:30 am Los Angeles Local time and to be honest, I’m a little scare and nervous but I’m feeling very lucky that I found you and some more people relating they’re experiences so I’m trying to figure it out of what to spect.
I’m feeling happy for you and your fast recovery, I will keep on mind every single stage of it and I’ll let my wife know so she will not feel into a depression so am I.
Than you once again !
My best to you and all of your subscribers.
How did it go??
Hi everyone !!
I have to say that everything went so good !!
I was soo scare because doctor Varella told us that it was going to be very risky because I’m diabetic, I pulled out a thoot a week before and because I have 2 stents .
So I signed the responseve and thanks god I’m having my 6th day and I know that it’s takin memore days than others but I have cero pain and a doctor told me that I may want to go home but I can go to bathroom by myself and I’ll start recovery therapy today.
@@armandomorales1078 Well done! I do with you the best and don't do anything stupid like lifting heavy stuff!
Yeah, im very disciplined and I will not push myself to the limit.
I’m waiting tor a doctor, he will take me for a walk I’m exited because it will be the very first time.
@@armandomorales1078 so glad to hear that it all went well. Update??
Thanks for doing this bro, it is much appreciated. Going through something similar but not as painful as yours, but I have had disc issues for 20 years and I am getting close to a stage where nothing is comfortable. I think I will also document my treatment and attempt at recovery
Andre,
Good luck with it and thanks for the support. I think documenting it would be great. You can never have enough documentation on back surgery. Never enough good info out there.
And I do also recommend "the spine guy" channel... (not related).. but he is very conservative and im trying to avoid surgery myself.
Andre, can I get an update sir? How you doing? What’s your channel??
@@TheFuzedLife Oh wow, nice to hear from you. I came across a young man with the exact same symptoms as me. L4/L5 herniated disc... couldn't sleep... contemplating surgery. Then he did Bikram yoga for two weeks and it cured him. So I did it and miraculously, in just a few days I recovered. I wouldn't say I am 100%, but I can sleep no problem now and I rarely have any back pain. If I do, I just do 90 minutes of this yoga and presto, it's gone. So all is good, my channel is just random stuff but mostly hockey videos that I like to have fun with. How are you doing?
@@AndreLePuck I’m doing great. Amazing to hear that yoga healed you!
People don’t understand how hard Yoga really is. Keep at it brother and stay healthy.
Reach out any time.
btw, i've been watching a lot of video about the L5-S1 Fusion and to be honest it looks scary.. thank you for sharing your experience.
Wow, that was awesome. Thank you so much. I may be facing the same kind of surgery intervention, but still early. I’ve already gone through so much pain, and I feel I’m capable, even at 81 yrs that I could go through what I know will be a painful recovery.But I’ve got God on my side so I hope I really have the intestinal fortitude to go through it. But, time will tell. But thank sir, for your confirming a lot of what I have gleaned from all the UA-cam videos I have watched. God bless your trip through recovery. Chet Marcotii, NH
Chet, good luck sir. 81 years young, there is nothing that you haven’t faced. This is just another obstacle. Please keep me updated!!
Well presented. I’ve had 4 spine surgeries. I can tell you that you will get better. Be sure to complete your physical therapy if it’s ordered! Best of wishes..
Jill
Thanks for the reassurance and the support. I'm getting better everyday!
How are you now after 4 surgery
@@mahewaryadav I am ok after 2 years after mine. Hope you’re well.
Thank you for all the information. Happy things are starting to work out for you. I go in for surgery March 12 . L3, L4, L5 PLIF. It’s to the point where I can’t do more than a half a block of walking before I feel like my hips and legs are crippling me in pain.Your video gives me encouragement and eases my mind. Thank you again and I hope your speedy recovery for you.
Bryan,
The first couple weeks were really tough. After that you start to move a little and everything gets so much better! Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your journey. I had the same surgery in 2015, brings back memories of the same things I experienced. Unfortunately here in 2015 I need another surgery, I have what they call ADJACENT SEGMENT DISEASE . I am 51 years old now and a very active gym rat like you, this is common I’m learning now. I am consulting a surgeon next week to schedule a fusion on the segment above my last surgery. I am experiencing the same type pain like before the past surgery, constant traveling pain in my left hip down to my calf. Hate to be doing it again but have no choice. I had three surgeries on my neck also, your lifestyle has to change as far as working out. I don’t do certain exercises now to avoid neck injuries, I believe I’m done lifting also, bands and calisthenics for me now. Good luck and I appreciate you sharing for all of us out here dealing with this issue.
What did the surgeon say!?!
I truly THANK YOU for sharing your experience. Your story fits mine to a " t". I too was TOTALLY bed ridden. When I did have to walk I was using a cane but was still falling because of the drop foot in my right root. I had back surgery to fuse the L4, l5, and S1. Like you none of the meds, pt, whatever was working. It's been a week so far , and I'm thanking God. Of course I'm in pain because of the surgery, but that pain I had before is GONE. The numbness, weakness, and pain on my right side is gone. I have pain in my hip joints as if I've overworked my muscles is there. But I feel hopeful for the first time in many years that I'm going to get my life back. Thank you for sharing your experience, and May God continue to bless you in your healing.
Veviticus,
I'm so glad the presurgery pain is gone. What a feeling that is. I just did a 6-month update video with the 7 month coming soon. As I explain in my last video, you have to have a successful surgery before anything can happen and it sounds like you're there. I'll keep you updated and please keep me updated.
@@TheFuzedLife I will keep you updated. Thank you so much!