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had my L5 S1 fused one year ago. Not fun and I was only 30 years old. I think it was worth it though. Have less pain now than before but my body does not work the same as it did. Still have some pain here and there but not enough to keep me from working. Doc told me 6 months initial recovery and could take 2 years for full recovery of the muscles and stuff. So maybe I will get a little better yet.
I had a similar operation My L3 was fused to L2 with rods and bone graft from my pelvis. It took me 6 months to return to full work as a surgeon and a year b4 I was back to normal. I can run and exercise now but I sure didn't see the light at the end of that tunnel for a long time. I hope it goes well for u
I have suffered serious injury to my spine and at this point in my life I do not make a lot of physical demands of my back. I am thankful that it is not causing me a lot of discomfort, I'm age 74. I swim laps daily, when possible and get along quite well, as discomfort goes, by taking care of myself. Many my age have a real rough time of it.
preacherman
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Had mine in 07. L4,L5 ,S1 fused. 6 screws and 4 rods. I would not advise you either way. Mine didn"t turn out to well. I"m very limited to what I can do now. I was a firefighter hurt it at work, was very active no I"m not so much. Still have back pain, just not as bad as before the surgery. Good luck, prayers for you.
old
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Back years ago I had part of a disk removed. L-5-S-1 and ever since yes it got better then it was but that also retired me and no one would hire me due to having back surgery. If you can do any thing else like traction etc etc I would not have it done. I live in pain 24/7
Hay hay hay
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Been there, just had 7 fused last April (second oper.).Glad I did. Really helped my pain, I have a life back, but be aware of the long term restrictions. I did not heed the warnings the first time and paid a big price. You need to go in with eyes open, they can fix the pain(did in my case) but they can not give you a new back. Be careful, don't be stupid. Let me know if you want discuss directly. Don't know how to open my e-mail.
Do not go back to hard labor or heavy lifting!
Watch the compression loads, like a ZTR mower.
Wear a brace when on a tractor.
Do not go back to hard labor or heavy lifting!
Watch the compression loads, like a ZTR mower.
Wear a brace when on a tractor.
fixerupper
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Can't relate any personal experience, but a neighbor who's about ten years younger than you had three lower vertebrae fused with rods two weeks ago. His brother said he's going nuts being cooped up in the house, but he's doing real well otherwise. He said the first two days weren't pleasant but after that the pain was well managed. He's standing straight now where before the surgery he was bent over. Jim
Dean Olson
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Research that a little more.
My father ,72, had 3 compression fractures repaired last year. What they did was laproscopically insert a balloon between the vertebrae , got the proper alignment and gap, then injected a cement. In effect fusing the vertebrae together. No screws, rods, or stitches.
It resolved his pain issues and the recovery was a lot easier than when they open you all the way up.
My father ,72, had 3 compression fractures repaired last year. What they did was laproscopically insert a balloon between the vertebrae , got the proper alignment and gap, then injected a cement. In effect fusing the vertebrae together. No screws, rods, or stitches.
It resolved his pain issues and the recovery was a lot easier than when they open you all the way up.
Anonymous-0
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L5S1 My first partial hemi lamenectomy was when I was 24. It was like the Dr hit the pain switch off. Second was at 37. It took a while to get better. I guess my point is the longer you wait the greater the damage to you nerves will be. What is there to lose ? I got jobs in both LE and the Fire service after the operations.
Had L-4 and 5 fused with 4 screws 2 rods and a stabilizer bar.. And Lamenectomy Surgery went very well.. Physical Therapy was B.S. ... PT didn"t know how to handle my therapy.. I was supposed to be in warm pool therapy.. I have bruised tendons at T-7 due to my wearing a "Ninja" belt while doing leg presses.. I wasn"t supposed to be doing these at this point of the game.. Now I"m going to a sports medicine doctor who"s shooting me up with Manitol .. 105 injections in 4 sessions.. Still can"t go to work yet..
Geo-TH,In
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10 years ago I was going to have L4 & L5 fused. I backed out at the last minute. No every back surgery will be pain free after surgery. I even had some Dr.s tell me I did the right thing by not having surgery. I still have back issues. I have to take pain pills to sleep. I Just changed the way I do things. The hinges on my L4 & L5 are broken, so there is slipping, sliding and nerves getting pinched.
Some back surgery is 100% necessary. However if they screw up, you will be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life, peeing in a bag attached to your leg.
I'm sure all hospitals have a machine to locate the nerves in your back, 10 years ago mine didn't.
Hope it works our for you.
George
Some back surgery is 100% necessary. However if they screw up, you will be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life, peeing in a bag attached to your leg.
I'm sure all hospitals have a machine to locate the nerves in your back, 10 years ago mine didn't.
Hope it works our for you.
George
They told me there is a 30% chance I would get better, 30% chance I would get worse, and 30% chance I would never walk again.
I told them there is a 100% chance that I would punch them in the face if I never walked again, and a 50% chance that I would poop on their porch after the surgery.
I didn't go through with it. Unless there is a 100% chance I could walk again, I am better to deal with the pain instead of dealing with the outcome.
Walking in pain is better than never walking again. I hope I made the right choice, although painful.
I told them there is a 100% chance that I would punch them in the face if I never walked again, and a 50% chance that I would poop on their porch after the surgery.
I didn't go through with it. Unless there is a 100% chance I could walk again, I am better to deal with the pain instead of dealing with the outcome.
Walking in pain is better than never walking again. I hope I made the right choice, although painful.
showcrop
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A friend was scheduled for a fairly radical back surgery, but then he was led to see a different DR. for a second opinion. The second Dr. told him that the proposed procedure was outdated medicine and told him about the new way. He had it done and is very happy. A second opinion is usually a good idea.
I"ve had back surgery,(and a quadruple bypass)at
Mayo Clinic, in Rochester. When I asked about a
NEW process, that I"d heard about, the surgeon
said" We"re NOT on the cutting edge of
technology, at Mayo Clinic", We let others do
that first, and we learn from their errors"!
Mayo Clinic, in Rochester. When I asked about a
NEW process, that I"d heard about, the surgeon
said" We"re NOT on the cutting edge of
technology, at Mayo Clinic", We let others do
that first, and we learn from their errors"!
Hay hay hay
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I have been thinking about my reply to you. I did not ask enough questions with my first surgery, and the Doctor did noit put enough restrictions on me. I was much more forceful with the second doctor, met with him 4 times, pre-surgery and 3 times since. Glad i had it, but it is an ordeal.
There is a small chance you could break the rods and screws, and a chance for "adjacent Facet deterioration". goggle it. That is what my doctor suggested. I did a lot of research before the surgery, but I really had no choice. I could hardly get out of bed, was in constant pain, and was losing the feeling/use of my left leg. So I had to do it. I was 69 at time of 2nd surgery.
Get a good experienced Doctor, do your homework, and then play by the rules after surgery.
There is a small chance you could break the rods and screws, and a chance for "adjacent Facet deterioration". goggle it. That is what my doctor suggested. I did a lot of research before the surgery, but I really had no choice. I could hardly get out of bed, was in constant pain, and was losing the feeling/use of my left leg. So I had to do it. I was 69 at time of 2nd surgery.
Get a good experienced Doctor, do your homework, and then play by the rules after surgery.
rodgernbama
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I've had back problems for a long time also but so far have avoided surgery. Do you have an orthopedic or neuro surgeon? I have a coworker that says he want let nobody but a neuro surgeon near his back.
Hay hay hay
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My first surgeon was a neuro, my second was an ortho. I really did some research and don't see much difference in the skill level. Be sure you are at a hospital with the most modern machinery for aligning and drilling screw holes etc.
John Deere D
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I had a laminectomy (Neurosurgeon) on L4-L5 left side in January 1997.....I was 44 at the time. Operation was a total success. I finished my 40 year carer as a stationery heavy duty mechanic and still feel great. All the best with your out come.......do follow your surgeons orders!
Bob
Bob
I haven't had to have surgery, but I have really bad scoliosis which causes my back to be in pain whenever I sit or stand for long periods of time. I use a wrap that promotes blood flow...it feels nice and warm too which helps. It works wonders for me and allows me to work all day with no pain. It's great for people Post op too, as the increase in circulation helps the healing process. It's called BFST (blood flow stimulation therapy). I think it will really help. Cold therapy also....never forget about cold therapy.
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