Hi Chris. I’m 21 weeks out from a 3-level fusion in my lumbar I had an ALIF, PLIF AND XLIF. Cuts on 3 sides of my body. Yesterday we had 65 degrees here in Seattle. I put my 4 chihuahua’s in their running stroller and I slow jogged 5.67 miles with them. Now THAT is so so cool! Sue
I watched ALL your videos before 11/30/22 to give me HOPE before the major fusion. I was on Life support (ventilator) 8.5 hrs and ICU for 3.5 more. 3 titanium discs @ L3-S1 and 8 titanium bolts; 8 titanium bolt covers; 2 titanium rods and 7 small screws
Truly bionic. But I kept watching and re-watching your videos and your timeline so thank you. I’m also very interested in your ongoing videos as time passes.
Thanks for this awesome update!!! I would love to jog. Something I cannot do… but it makes me happy to hear that you can. What a turn around since the life support moment! Truly inspired.
3 weeks out today from 345 fusion with cysts taken out along with bone spurs. Walked 2.5 milrs today . Still have nerve and muscle pain yhst us slowly getting better. Thsnk you yoing man!
Hi Chris- I am 6.5 weeks out my 4 level ALIF surgery completed over two different days with one day break inbetween. It was approximately a total of 15 hours of surgery, and probably 18 hours of anesthesia. I was in ICU for 5 days and the remaining eight days I was in a regular hospital room. The first week I wanted to die as the pain was so intense in the back with all the staples and drains coming out. I was transferred to an acute rehab here in Philadelphia for 2 additional weeks in which the PT and OT were outstanding. I am home now for 3 weeks and have the following issues. The pain in the lumbar area has decreased drastically and is minimal at this point in which it barely bothers me most of the time..but I am somewhat stiff. Where they cut me in the front I have no pain. I want to mention it took four weeks for my bowels to get back to normal. Before this so-called lumbar reconstruction I had 4 lumbar surgeries in the past in which the last two were nothing more than just a scar tissue clean out. I should have had this fusion two surgeries ago. I've had all going right leg peroneal weakness and pain going into my right ankle and foot for a few years now and it got to the point I had to do something. I went from walking only 1-2 blocks, to a regular cane, to a quad cane, to a walker all in a matter of three months. My right leg issues are worse now than before the surgery, but I was told because of the spacers releasing the pressure on the foramon areas, as I had foraminal stenosis, it's causing the nerves to be inflamed. How long this will take for the leg to become much better than it is now, I do not know. I could barely stand without assistance and wash my face and shave when in the hospital. At this point I can get around with a Rollator or Walker and I'm able to shower myself and shave easily in the bathroom standing up, but leaning against the countertop. I'm having home PT and OT but eventually I will go to outpatient. I don't know when I'll be able to drive again though. As a former light type bodybuilder at 6'2" 210, my body has gone to hell. and I am down to 180. I hope I will improve when I get to outpatient PT as they have so much apparatus to work with. I'm trying to stay positive but it's tough. I know nerves regenerate about 1 inch per month. One more thing. They strapped my shoulders down during the entire surgery process and now I have a right frozen shoulder in the left one is just a little better..and will be having injections in a few weeks to help alleviate the situation. I'm dealing with many fronts right now. Any advice or thoughts on my condition? Best from Philly....Joe
Hey Joe from Philly. What a journey you have been on! You must be one tough dude. You’re still super early in recovery. I couldn’t bend lift or twist for 3 months! I did not make my first video until 6 months after because I thought I was never going to get better up until that point and I didn’t want to deliver bad news. BUT. after that 6 month mark I started making strides. The intense leg pain took 2 yrs to go away and I admit sometimes it will linger now. You will get there. We all have our own timeline. Godspeed friend.
Hello Chris Thankyou for your update your looking so well you certainly had me in 😂giggles saying about you being like a sinking ship with one hole getting fixed then another hole pops up just had to jot that down 💞 it & that’s what I was saying last week I wonder what parts going to go next hopefully fingers crossed as long as I keep doing my gentle exercises & walking pool then may not have to have another operation for along time I’m 53 & have my right knee replaced & right hip my left hip is ok I had my 3rd left knee replacement last year reconstruction & tibia & fibia support stems & I have just had spinal fusion 7 weeks ago I’m doing alright I have 4 light exercises the physio team gave me in hospital to do 3x a day and short walks & I’m walking the pool it felt so great getting back in water I have to not twist for 6 months and touch floor and hold anything heavier than 5 lbs but my pain is so much better than before my operation somedays I get a little frustrated as Keep dropping things and I’m much slower than before but building myself up everyday getting stronger & so true my dog passed away 2 years ago I would love to get another but I have put it off due to my operations but hopefully I will be able to have one again eventually Thanks again 💞
Wow...I am at 11 months after back fusion. The darkest period of my 67 years of living. I wish I would have found your videos earlier. Please keep them going. Thanks
So glad you are doing much better! I’ve watched a few of your videos and can feel you! I’m at 6 months out from L5 spinal fusion! Shaved bone, and 6 screws! I’m still pretty sore! I completely got off my oxycodone pain meds on to tramadol but have to take twice a day! I don’t feel limited really, I walk my 3 dogs dailey and am on my cat trike a few times a week, but this soreness does leave me depressed, not wanting to engage with people, not interested in cooking for myself etc.! You had mentioned that you had those feelings in one of your earlier videos! I’m sorry you went through that but am glad I’m not alone with these feelings! I get it with family and friends too, they have heard it all, and I want to give a positive report! I used to be the most positive person, I just want myself back! Prayers for you to make it to 50 before your next surgery!😊
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I’m preparing for an L5-S1 ALIF fusion and your videos have been so incredibly helpful to me. I’m also young-ish (mid 30s) so it’s nice to see another person under the age of 60 that’s gone through this!
Hi Chris, I know your story all too well. Also hello from the burbs. I had my spine fused in 2014 and had my hip replaced in Dec 2022. 7 months later they think I might have an infection in the joint. ☹️ I understand your frustrations and you’re not alone. I hope your hip holds up. Thanks for the video.
Yikes!! I hope you are on the road to recovery and will enjoy the best time of year here in Chicago: End of summer and fall. Sending you healing vibes friend.
Well my 5th surgery is tomorrow. Hoping that everything goes well and the pain won’t be a problem anymore. So I hope you are doing well and you have better health outcomes. How’s the left hip doing?
Hey --Have you ever heard of Hip Resurfacing? I had one in my right hip in Belgium in 2004. It's perfect and was covered by my insurance. No revisions will be needed. It's metal on metal. Had I got a regular hip replacement -- I would have needed one by now. You may consider that should you need your left done.
Mate , I’ve had two hip replacements buddy was a runner all my life, military 25 yrs Royal Marine commando, so my issue my back , now I’m going’s to have surgery my legs were terrible with pain , static
Time to move to Florida! I used to laugh at older people who talked about that now I understand why. Glad you are relatively pain free. I am exactly 6 weeks out and doing better but I know it's going to be another 2 months before I can really start doing any real PT stuff. So far walking some and sitting in a hot tub as much as possible. Probably the best purchase I ever made...
@@bionic_living I ordered a sauna last Friday considering a cold plunge but not sure... so far recovery is decent but my surgeon has shut me down on doing anything. He said it it was the first time fusion he would let me go but being a revision he said lets wait and see. He would not even let me do pushups or anything so I am just going to try and keep it to walking on flat ground. I am not sure if he doesn't see something on the xray he expects to see or is just being cautious but next visit in 2 months I am going to ask him.
Hi Christ, were you allowed to walk on the stair right after your fusion surgery? It seems you have a 2 stories house in the previous videos. You look great with all the major surgeries that you had. I wish I could have your good spirit
Sorry to hear about all your pain. I'm a 39 year old male and struggling through it myself. Im 4 months out from a L5-S1 TLIF spinal fusion. I too had "spondy" and suffered nerve pain in my left leg for many years before the surgery and now the nerves are finally calming down but man my joints are hurting. My hips, knees, and mostly left ankle hurt, its a aching pain that rotates from one joint to the other. It is steady in my ankle though and I am worried because its starting to hurt to bare weight on it. I think I went back to work to early and just overdid it. I hope anyway I just got a injection in my ankle and took a little time off to hopefully recover. My question is how long did it take you to build muscle back in your leg and the pain to go away or just get better?
I'm glad to hear the pain is letting up for you. I'm a little over 2 months after having L4 - S1 fused. I'm not exactly sure on the medical terms but laminectomy decompression with fusion single level is what one of the papers said. Anyway, it doesn't seem like the pain is letting up much yet. Especially the nerve pain in the bottom of my left leg and foot. It does seem like there's room in my spine/ lower back for the nerves and bending or moving doesn't hurt as bad as before. I have a feeling recovery is going slower for me because I tried to get emergency spine surgery in November but they found stomach cancer and wouldn't do surgery before I had that treated so I spent January into February doing radiation. That took a lot out of me. I don't see many people on here that have had surgery more recently. It seems like all of the videos are 3-10 years old. Anyway, I'm curious how you're doing now. Hopefully even better.
You got this! And thanks for sharing. It took me over two years to get the nerve pain to go away. And keeping my right leg strong is a constant battle but I am keeping up!! How are you doing now??
Hi, Im sorry about the loss of your dog, I know what it feels like, I can see your heart ache xx Ill have to take a plane ride to my sisters, 8 weeks after my fusion , I really hope it goes well,
Hey thanks for the videos. They have been really helpful preparing in advance. I'm scheduled for a PLIF the end of September. It is open but I'm told the surgeon does them as minimally invasive as possible. My biggest worry is my dog. We are rarely seperated unless I'm travelling and I've kept my trips short. Finding a responsible sitter for a few weeks is key. I'm hoping only 2 or 3? What do you think? He's a terrier so only 17 lbs. Sorry to hear about your loss. I still think about my previous dog daily. You should get another, when you are ready of course. Cheers Stay healthy and happy!
Hi. You’re going to do great with your surgery! I think 3 weeks sounds reasonable. I actually have a video called “I gave away my dog” in the screen grab. It covers exactly what I did and measures I took with the dog to protect my surgery. I might have done 6 weeks without him but I had a more invasive procedure. Another dog for me in the the future will definitely be a possibility!! Stay strong friend.
This is such a good explanation of what works and what doesn't. Where did you have surgery?? What doctors did all your surgeries?? I had RHTR in 2007 had great outcome sadly that Dr has retired so had to shop for new Hip guy .Wish it was like buying a car which is much easier.
@@bionic_living Still Functioning, I spend more time laying on my back, I can set on a doughnut for a while. Work a while, rest a while. I am Ketogenic, which helps with inflammation. Tabasco helps also
Interesting - I had a right hip replacement 16 years ago. Curious to know where you went for the fusion but imagine you can’t say. I understand Chicago -- awwwwww so sorry about your dog. So many dogs need homes right now and you can always hire dog walkers when you travel or let good friends help out……and a new dog who needs you will help you forget a bit about that left hip….
Haaaa. Trying to get me another dog already! Lol. Animals definitely make life better right? I can’t even foster, I’ll keep all of them. I had my spinal fusion done at NW. Great experience. How’s your replacement holding up? I want my prosthesis to last forever, well until I pass away at least.
@@bionic_living I am on year 16 with my replacement and not one thing has moved. Docs tell me it could last me forever. I had smooth sailing with that surgery and never regretted it a day. My hip replacement was done in NYC at Columbia Hospital by an excellent surgeon.
Both were excellent surgeons. My revision was by Dr. Henry Finn from University of Chicago at Weiss Hospital. My ALIF/PLIF spine fusion was by Dr. Alpesh Patel at Northwestern. I live in Chicago, IL USA.
Hi Chris. I’m 21 weeks out from a 3-level fusion in my lumbar I had an ALIF, PLIF AND XLIF. Cuts on 3 sides of my body. Yesterday we had 65 degrees here in Seattle. I put my 4 chihuahua’s in their running stroller and I slow jogged 5.67 miles with them. Now THAT is so so cool! Sue
I watched ALL your videos before 11/30/22 to give me HOPE before the major fusion. I was on Life support (ventilator) 8.5 hrs and ICU for 3.5 more. 3 titanium discs @ L3-S1 and 8 titanium bolts; 8 titanium bolt covers; 2 titanium rods and 7 small screws
Truly bionic. But I kept watching and re-watching your videos and your timeline so thank you. I’m also very interested in your ongoing videos as time passes.
Thanks for this awesome update!!! I would love to jog. Something I cannot do… but it makes me happy to hear that you can. What a turn around since the life support moment! Truly inspired.
3 weeks out today from 345 fusion with cysts taken out along with bone spurs. Walked 2.5 milrs today . Still have nerve and muscle pain yhst us slowly getting better. Thsnk you yoing man!
Hi Chris-
I am 6.5 weeks out my 4 level ALIF surgery completed over two different days with one day break inbetween. It was approximately a total of 15 hours of surgery, and probably 18 hours of anesthesia. I was in ICU for 5 days and the remaining eight days I was in a regular hospital room. The first week I wanted to die as the pain was so intense in the back with all the staples and drains coming out.
I was transferred to an acute rehab here in Philadelphia for 2 additional weeks in which the PT and OT were outstanding.
I am home now for 3 weeks and have the following issues.
The pain in the lumbar area has decreased drastically and is minimal at this point in which it barely bothers me most of the time..but I am somewhat stiff. Where they cut me in the front I have no pain. I want to mention it took four weeks for my bowels to get back to normal.
Before this so-called lumbar reconstruction I had 4 lumbar surgeries in the past in which the last two were nothing more than just a scar tissue clean out. I should have had this fusion two surgeries ago.
I've had all going right leg peroneal weakness and pain going into my right ankle and foot for a few years now and it got to the point I had to do something. I went from walking only 1-2 blocks, to a regular cane, to a quad cane, to a walker all in a matter of three months.
My right leg issues are worse now than before the surgery, but I was told because of the spacers releasing the pressure on the foramon areas, as I had foraminal stenosis, it's causing the nerves to be inflamed. How long this will take for the leg to become much better than it is now, I do not know.
I could barely stand without assistance and wash my face and shave when in the hospital.
At this point I can get around with a Rollator or Walker and I'm able to shower myself and shave easily in the bathroom standing up, but leaning against the countertop. I'm having home PT and OT but eventually I will go to outpatient. I don't know when I'll be able to drive again though.
As a former light type bodybuilder at 6'2" 210, my body has gone to hell.
and I am down to 180. I hope I will improve when I get to outpatient PT as they have so much apparatus to work with.
I'm trying to stay positive but it's tough. I know nerves regenerate about 1 inch per month.
One more thing. They strapped my shoulders down during the entire surgery process and now I have a right frozen shoulder in the left one is just a little better..and will be having injections in a few weeks to help alleviate the situation. I'm dealing with many fronts right now.
Any advice or thoughts on my condition?
Best from Philly....Joe
Hey Joe from Philly. What a journey you have been on! You must be one tough dude. You’re still super early in recovery. I couldn’t bend lift or twist for 3 months! I did not make my first video until 6 months after because I thought I was never going to get better up until that point and I didn’t want to deliver bad news. BUT. after that 6 month mark I started making strides. The intense leg pain took 2 yrs to go away and I admit sometimes it will linger now. You will get there. We all have our own timeline. Godspeed friend.
Hello Chris Thankyou for your update your looking so well you certainly had me in 😂giggles saying about you being like a sinking ship with one hole getting fixed then another hole pops up just had to jot that down 💞 it & that’s what I was saying last week I wonder what parts going to go next hopefully fingers crossed as long as I keep doing my gentle exercises & walking pool then may not have to have another operation for along time I’m 53 & have my right knee replaced & right hip my left hip is ok I had my 3rd left knee replacement last year reconstruction & tibia & fibia support stems & I have just had spinal fusion 7 weeks ago I’m doing alright I have 4 light exercises the physio team gave me in hospital to do 3x a day and short walks & I’m walking the pool it felt so great getting back in water I have to not twist for 6 months and touch floor and hold anything heavier than 5 lbs but my pain is so much better than before my operation somedays I get a little frustrated as Keep dropping things and I’m much slower than before but building myself up everyday getting stronger
& so true my dog passed away 2 years ago I would love to get another but I have put it off due to my operations but hopefully I will be able to have one again eventually Thanks again 💞
It’s nice to know we are not alone in this journey. Keep me posted on your recovery and the possible new dog in the future! 👍👍
It sure is Chris seeing other people who have gone through similar operation’s as it’s great having ideas & tips with recovery helps so much Thankyou
Wow...I am at 11 months after back fusion. The darkest period of my 67 years of living. I wish I would have found your videos earlier. Please keep them going. Thanks
You got this! How are you doing now??
So glad you are doing much better! I’ve watched a few of your videos and can feel you! I’m at 6 months out from L5 spinal fusion! Shaved bone, and 6 screws! I’m still pretty sore! I completely got off my oxycodone pain meds on to tramadol but have to take twice a day! I don’t feel limited really, I walk my 3 dogs dailey and am on my cat trike a few times a week, but this soreness does leave me depressed, not wanting to engage with people, not interested in cooking for myself etc.! You had mentioned that you had those feelings in one of your earlier videos! I’m sorry you went through that but am glad I’m not alone with these feelings! I get it with family and friends too, they have heard it all, and I want to give a positive report! I used to be the most positive person, I just want myself back! Prayers for you to make it to 50 before your next surgery!😊
Stay positive! Stay strong! It’s so worth it.
So sorry to hear you lost your beautiful dog. It is never easy to say goodbye to a bff.
Thank you. He is THE BEST. Do you have pets? And did you think they help with pain?
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I’m preparing for an L5-S1 ALIF fusion and your videos have been so incredibly helpful to me. I’m also young-ish (mid 30s) so it’s nice to see another person under the age of 60 that’s gone through this!
I wish we didn’t have to have this in common but again … it’s sucks to go through so much orthopedic surgery so young. We got this friend!
Y you didn't look in to disc replacement. First.? Y. Fusion??
Keep moving brother
Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for the support!
Hi Chris
Thanks for sharing, love your positivity.
All the best
You’re welcome. And thank you for the positive comment!
Hi Chris, I know your story all too well. Also hello from the burbs. I had my spine fused in 2014 and had my hip replaced in Dec 2022. 7 months later they think I might have an infection in the joint. ☹️ I understand your frustrations and you’re not alone. I hope your hip holds up. Thanks for the video.
Yikes!! I hope you are on the road to recovery and will enjoy the best time of year here in Chicago: End of summer and fall. Sending you healing vibes friend.
Well my 5th surgery is tomorrow. Hoping that everything goes well and the pain won’t be a problem anymore.
So I hope you are doing well and you have better health outcomes. How’s the left hip doing?
Great to know you are improving!
Very interesting about owning a dog. Now I know why my little Chorkie helps me😊
That's great! 😃 what’s yours dog’s name??
Hey --Have you ever heard of Hip Resurfacing? I had one in my right hip in Belgium in 2004. It's perfect and was covered by my insurance. No revisions will be needed. It's metal on metal. Had I got a regular hip replacement -- I would have needed one by now. You may consider that should you need your left done.
Thanks for the tip!!
Mate , I’ve had two hip replacements buddy was a runner all my life, military 25 yrs Royal Marine commando, so my issue my back , now I’m going’s to have surgery my legs were terrible with pain , static
Time to move to Florida! I used to laugh at older people who talked about that now I understand why. Glad you are relatively pain free. I am exactly 6 weeks out and doing better but I know it's going to be another 2 months before I can really start doing any real PT stuff. So far walking some and sitting in a hot tub as much as possible. Probably the best purchase I ever made...
Hot tub is clutch! I want one. How you doing in your recovery?
@@bionic_living I ordered a sauna last Friday considering a cold plunge but not sure... so far recovery is decent but my surgeon has shut me down on doing anything. He said it it was the first time fusion he would let me go but being a revision he said lets wait and see. He would not even let me do pushups or anything so I am just going to try and keep it to walking on flat ground. I am not sure if he doesn't see something on the xray he expects to see or is just being cautious but next visit in 2 months I am going to ask him.
Fl. State is a stank hole! Too many Q-dips in that state
Hi Christ, were you allowed to walk on the stair right after your fusion surgery? It seems you have a 2 stories house in the previous videos. You look great with all the major surgeries that you had. I wish I could have your good spirit
I waited six weeks. And I could climb normally when I did.
Sorry to hear about all your pain. I'm a 39 year old male and struggling through it myself. Im 4 months out from a L5-S1 TLIF spinal fusion. I too had "spondy" and suffered nerve pain in my left leg for many years before the surgery and now the nerves are finally calming down but man my joints are hurting. My hips, knees, and mostly left ankle hurt, its a aching pain that rotates from one joint to the other. It is steady in my ankle though and I am worried because its starting to hurt to bare weight on it. I think I went back to work to early and just overdid it. I hope anyway I just got a injection in my ankle and took a little time off to hopefully recover. My question is how long did it take you to build muscle back in your leg and the pain to go away or just get better?
I'm glad to hear the pain is letting up for you. I'm a little over 2 months after having L4 - S1 fused. I'm not exactly sure on the medical terms but laminectomy decompression with fusion single level is what one of the papers said. Anyway, it doesn't seem like the pain is letting up much yet. Especially the nerve pain in the bottom of my left leg and foot. It does seem like there's room in my spine/ lower back for the nerves and bending or moving doesn't hurt as bad as before. I have a feeling recovery is going slower for me because I tried to get emergency spine surgery in November but they found stomach cancer and wouldn't do surgery before I had that treated so I spent January into February doing radiation. That took a lot out of me. I don't see many people on here that have had surgery more recently. It seems like all of the videos are 3-10 years old. Anyway, I'm curious how you're doing now. Hopefully even better.
You got this! And thanks for sharing. It took me over two years to get the nerve pain to go away. And keeping my right leg strong is a constant battle but I am keeping up!! How are you doing now??
Hi, Im sorry about the loss of your dog, I know what it feels like, I can see your heart ache xx Ill have to take a plane ride to my sisters, 8 weeks after my fusion , I really hope it goes well,
Hi Chris thanks for your video
My pleasure!😊
Hey thanks for the videos. They have been really helpful preparing in advance. I'm scheduled for a PLIF the end of September. It is open but I'm told the surgeon does them as minimally invasive as possible. My biggest worry is my dog. We are rarely seperated unless I'm travelling and I've kept my trips short. Finding a responsible sitter for a few weeks is key. I'm hoping only 2 or 3? What do you think? He's a terrier so only 17 lbs. Sorry to hear about your loss. I still think about my previous dog daily. You should get another, when you are ready of course. Cheers Stay healthy and happy!
Hi. You’re going to do great with your surgery!
I think 3 weeks sounds reasonable. I actually have a video called “I gave away my dog” in the screen grab. It covers exactly what I did and measures I took with the dog to protect my surgery. I might have done 6 weeks without him but I had a more invasive procedure. Another dog for me in the the future will definitely be a possibility!! Stay strong friend.
This is such a good explanation of what works and what doesn't. Where did you have surgery?? What doctors did all your surgeries?? I had RHTR in 2007 had great outcome sadly that Dr has retired so had to shop for new Hip guy .Wish it was like buying a car which is much easier.
I had my spine surgery by Dr Alpish Patel at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. I hear you friend!
Im 69 with an ALIF scheduled, thanks for sharing
You got this! How are you feeling today?
@@bionic_living Still Functioning, I spend more time laying on my back, I can set on a doughnut for a while. Work a while, rest a while. I am Ketogenic, which helps with inflammation. Tabasco helps also
I have both hips replaced and in May 2024 had a ALIF fusion, I still have discomfort in my lower back and wondered how long will this last?
Interesting - I had a right hip replacement 16 years ago. Curious to know where you went for the fusion but imagine you can’t say. I understand Chicago -- awwwwww so sorry about your dog. So many dogs need homes right now and you can always hire dog walkers when you travel or let good friends help out……and a new dog who needs you will help you forget a bit about that left hip….
Haaaa. Trying to get me another dog already! Lol. Animals definitely make life better right? I can’t even foster, I’ll keep all of them.
I had my spinal fusion done at NW. Great experience.
How’s your replacement holding up? I want my prosthesis to last forever, well until I pass away at least.
@@bionic_living I am on year 16 with my replacement and not one thing has moved. Docs tell me it could last me forever. I had smooth sailing with that surgery and never regretted it a day. My hip replacement was done in NYC at Columbia Hospital by an excellent surgeon.
Hi Chris
Which Physicians did your hip revision and spinal fusion?
Both were excellent surgeons. My revision was by Dr. Henry Finn from University of Chicago at Weiss Hospital. My ALIF/PLIF spine fusion was by Dr. Alpesh Patel at Northwestern. I live in Chicago, IL USA.
Hi bro I had TLIF surgery 8 months back for l5 s1 level I still have thigh and hip pain, how long it take to recover
It took me two years. Everyone is different.
Can you still feel your hardware in your back? I’m 6 months out from a fusion T3-T9?
No. I feel nothing from this surgery at this date. How are you feeling??
I Have my alif surgery on my l4 l5 July 9 2024
How did it go? How is recovery?
@bionic_living sore in pain doctor told me to walk alot
Im sara im disabled im so scared im having Alift spinal fusion surgery on lower back Sept 12 2023
Thanks for sharing your story. It’s nice to know we are not alone with our experiences. How are you feeling now?
I go in for an ALIF in 48 hours!! Terrified!
How’d it go??
Get a dog again Chris. Thanks for these talks.
I will!! Thank u for the comment.