8 Months Post Back Surgery | Hemilaminectomy & Microdiscectomy L4-L5
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2024
- Dr. Eric Broadworth gives an update on his status after back surgery for a herniated disc at L4-L5 which involved a hemilaminectomy and microdiscectomy.
I did not realize I would get emotional during this video and recapping this 8 month journey.
It hasn't been easy the past year but I have noticed good progress overall and continue to make improvements at getting stronger and getting back to being active.
I'm mostly pain free although I notice definite asymmetries and tightness that I continue to work on weekly. I really focus on my recovery just as much, if not more so, than my activity level.
I apologize for the poor audio since it was taken from the computer and not the yeti mic that I use which was on but I didn't realize the audio was set on the computer.
I am leaving this video raw and uncut. I do have a sense of embarrassment being this vulnerable but I believe it's important for people to see the toll that trauma can have on the body, not just physically but mentally and emotionally.
Overall, I'm getting better each day.
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Many thanks for sharing all you have, and are going through. After months of pain and trying all other options I’m 4 weeks away from L4-5 Microdiscsectomy after being active all my life, 55 now. I’m so concerned that my life as I know it might be over, but you’ve shown me it’s okay to have these feelings and not to bottle them up, and to find something to work towards. Slowly does it, and I wish you all the very best. Thanks again.
Prayers to everyone for all the best and that there is much happiness that prevails
Just watched all your videos which i find very helpful especially the exercises & the equipment (toliet seat)🙃 i am age 51 & never thought i wld be in this position 🫣its certainly an eye opener,micro discectomy for me soon.
I whole heartily appreciate your honesty as it makes us realise we shld never take anything for granted,our health is our wealth..
Enjoy your little one 🫠🫠
P.s..ur videos are certainly in my top 5,thanku...
Thank you for sharing the emotions and the reality of life after surgery, there thinking about doing that to me, makes me more prepared. Thank you and hugs man
Thank you for your honesty. I’m six weeks post op. It’s been slow progress but after listening to your story, I am more understanding of my progress. I’m 73 years old, and my doctor did say my healing would be slower than if I had been in my thirties. I am pacing myself with my sitting and standing, and I rest when the pain is a bit much. You have a wonderful little girl who will certainly keep you heading in the right direction. 🥰
You just need to take it one day at a time. Healing may be slower but you can do it! The human body is capable of amazing things when it comes to healing. Thank you for the kind words!
That was incredible of you to share so honestly. I can sense the pain, and your open-ness gives permission to the rest of us who are struggling with pain and embarrassment and anger.
I've got my endoscopic microdiscectomy in 2 days (after 1.5 years of pain and acute attacks) - will moderate my expectations to stick to a long, slow road towards rebuilding. Thanks again Dr Eric!
I hope you have a successful surgery and appreciate your kind words of encouragement!
It went brilliantly! Years of pain gone in a day. Only wish I'd pushed for it sooner and not had to suffer from the deconditioning from being disabled for month. 3 months out now, and I'm back in a completely normal schedule.
@@RachitDayal I'm glad you're doing so much better! That's amazing!
Just watched your video and glad to hear your doing well. I’m 15 weeks post op from L3 spinal decompression surgery. I was slowly improving and really doing great till week 12. I’ve over done it and really struggling and don’t seem to be improving,3 weeks on with sciatica and can’t do much or feel I’m stood on 1 leg. Due to see the surgeon again next week and like you feel like my disc has herniated further. The worry in my head is unreal at this point.
Thank you for the well wishes! I hope that you get good news from your surgeon and can get back on the road to a full recovery
I’m scheduled for a double laminectomy in 3 weeks, and am listening to other folks’ post op experiences. I appreciate your candor. I’m 75 now, and am hoping and praying for success.
I'll pray for a successful surgery for you!
Any follow Up? How are you doing?
Thank you.
I admire your strength and willingness to show just how raw and traumatic these things can be. I agree that having a “why” makes all the difference in the world during the healing process. Thank you for sharing your experience 🫶
It definitely takes time! It's all about being consistent and patient which is difficult but focus on getting 1% better each day
This is very inspiring! I am 3 weeks post op from a L5-s1 foraminectomy. It’s definitely a difficult road. You think everything after surgery will be just great but it takes time! My nerves were very inflamed and pinched so still struggling a bit with pain and numbness tingling. My nurse take it week to week not day to day that way you see changes. I’m learning patience… be like a nerve take your time healing! 😊
I hope you're recovering well!
Appreciate your honesty. Hope you're gradually improving!
Great video thanks for sharing. Working as an OT and having had this chronic pain and now the surgery 2 days ago it really is humbling and I empathize with patients in pain as I’m sure you do also. One question- how soon did you get into the pool for the leg exercises? Also I hear people say wait to 12 weeks to start formal PT to reduce risk of overdoing it in PT and reherniating. What are your thoughts on that? Thanks and God bless!
Thank you very much for sharing and I glad to hear you are recovering well. I have a surgery at the end of Febuary that I am pretty nervous about and this video really helped put things into perspective The surgery I am having is “right L5-S1 hemilaminectomy, medial facetectomy, microdiscectomy,". Is that similar to the surgery you had? I ask because mine is L5-S1 so I didn't know if that made a significant different or not. As a PT and patient, do you recommend anything (like particular stretches/exercise) while preparing for the surgery?
I just started the process of talking to Dr’s. Met with one on Friday. Was your surgery an open surgery with the 1” incision or was it endoscopic? If neither of those can you tell me how the procedure was done? Thanks!
Glad to see you’re doing well.
Hi, I am thinking about having a discectomy on my L5 S1. I have Glute pain whenever I sit.
I heard you say you are starting dead lift again. There is no need to dead lift or squat. Take care of your back maybe hold on to a dumbbell and just do lunges. Or do lunges with just your bodyweight. I would stay away from anything that compresses the spine. Especially if it’s over 40 pounds because I know the barbell alone is 45 for an Olympic weight set. I know you probably have the knowledge of what your body can handle. I know I’ve seen enough videos of people who have re-herniated a disc because they go back to doing what they were doing, which caused the herniation of the disc. I know staying active is important. I hope you continue on your road to recovery.
Hi Steven I appreciate the advice. I do have a doctorate in physical therapy and can understand the concerns with weight lifting. There is a balance where you don't want to do too much but you also need to make sure that you are strengthening your body. Deadlifts and squats are functional lifts that we do every day including when I have to pick my daughter up off the floor, sit to stand while holding her, moving things around the house, etc. So it's important to train those movements but, yes you do need to make sure you have a plan that is appropriate.