Home from Back Surgery

bassmedic46 · August 20, 2019, 02:35:37 AM

I had a double laminectomy last week and finally home. Unfortunately still in a lot of pain. The surgeon says i'll Be in pain for a while. He also says he won't do the 3rd surgery on my back. He says my back will be worse if he fused 5 to 6 of my lumbar spine. As he put it I have more mileage then tread on my spine. Hoping to get some fishing done before fall.

Capt. BassinLou · August 20, 2019, 08:04:27 AM

Here's to a speedy recovery. Sorry to hear you are in a lot pain. Good news is, now that your home again, UB can get your mind off things for bit.

Mike Cork · August 20, 2019, 08:46:05 AM

I've been through three surgeries. The biggest advice I have is to get moving as soon as possible, no matter how it hurts... After my last surgery it took about 10 days but I could walk without someone watching me and walk I did, I walked and walked and walked. Soon I could do a squat with the help of a counter. PT will be your friend brother, muscle stretching and strength are all you need, your spine just gives it all something to work around

Mike Cork · August 20, 2019, 08:46:32 AM

Forgot to say good luck and we're praying for your speedy recovery.

ike8120 · August 20, 2019, 02:30:58 PM

Have a speedy recovery

Lipripper · August 20, 2019, 02:51:30 PM

Glad your back home again a like Mike said push through the pain and do whatever you can to build your strength and endurance up. Will keep you on the prayer list.

Oldfart9999 · August 21, 2019, 05:23:17 AM

Sorry to hear of the need for the surgery, do what Mike said and ask if there are safe stretching exercises also. Will be praying for a speedy recovery and lasting relief!!!
Rodney

Deadeye · August 22, 2019, 06:19:30 AM

Hope it works out for you as you hoped it would.

If I understand correctly, that type of Back Surgery cut the lobe off of the disc that was protruding onto your nerve. Make sure you follow your Drs Orders and the recovery for each type of surgery can be different. You wouldn't want to make things worse by doing something wrong.

bassmedic46 · August 22, 2019, 01:37:53 PM

Thank you Deadeye, That is exactly what the surgeon did twice. He said due to the length of time that i've Been in pain and severity of the damage i'm Going to feel it for a while. Am walking every hr. A little farther every time.

Donald Garner · August 22, 2019, 06:16:11 PM

bassmedic

We got you added to our daily prayers. Good luck with the Physical Therapy.

scottrowell · August 22, 2019, 07:07:00 PM

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

bassmedic46 · August 22, 2019, 08:46:05 PM

Thank you very much, This is a great site.

Deadeye · August 23, 2019, 07:43:08 AM

Quote from: bassmedic46 on August 22, 2019, 01:37:53 PM
Thank you Deadeye, That is exactly what the surgeon did twice. He said due to the length of time that i've Been in pain and severity of the damage i'm Going to feel it for a while. Am walking every hr. A little farther every time.

I know of several folks that have had a very successful life after having that type of procedure.

My SIL had it done years ago and didn't listen to his Dr and pushed to hard. His disc ruptured at the point where the lobe was cut off. The wall is now thinner there than it was. He still is dealing with it and that was several years ago.

That is why I say Listen to Your Dr as each person is an individual case and only your trusted Dr knows what is best for you.

Heal Quickly my friend and get back to life.