Back Surgery

I've had two laminectomies on the l4-l5 area of the back--looks like I'm in for the big one now-l5-s1

Has anyone had any work done on the l5-s1 area--my disc has shifted and I got a vacumn on the left side in the space that was occupied by the disc

Getting second opinion ,actually a 3rd opinion on the 28th

 

As, I previously mentioned my wife broke her femur--when we went for her final check up. I asked her surgeon, if he had the same back problem I have--who he would use--can't get a better recommendation than that

 

Hope all turns out well, Sir!

I'm scheduled August 18th for laminectomies of L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1.

The orthopedic surgeon told me I needed a neurosurgeon, so like you, I asked who he would use if it were him.

If anyone calls me "spineless," they will be partially correct.

 

Met up with my neuro-surgeon on Mon-28th, he and a cardio -thorasic surgeon will be doing the initial surgery on July 22, and a second surgery on the 23rd-- the cardio surge is the guy who will make the access for my neuro-surgeon--also, work will be between l2-s1, just like your job

Had laminectomies in the past--after this I will be at least 1" taller

 

Surgery dates have been change to Aug 12 & 13 & the procedure will now go between L1 & S1-it ain't gonna be fun

 

Just keep your mind calm, everything is gonna be alright.

 

There will be two surgeons working on me the first day, a cardio-thoracic surge will be clearing the way for the neuro to do L1-L5 with a robot, day two the euro will work on L5-S1

 

Wondered where you have been !

Good luck !

 

That sucks for real. Prayer sent for a successful surgery

 

Got fitted for a clam shell brace today--

 

Good luck on your surgery.

 

Well, the new Covid strain, is rampant in Fl. where I live, my surgery was postponed--No room @ the inn, the hospitals in my area are at capacity, back on my Meloxicam, at least I can walk with the anti-inflamitory

 

My thought and well wishes are with you.

 

Thanx guys

 

Your in my prayers. Best of luck with your surgery and recuperation.

Bill

 

The surgery hasn't happened yet, waiting for covid to slack, so my doc can get me into the hospital

Thanx again guys

 

Covid ruined everything.

 

Happy to report I survived my surgery of 8/18.
...Had laminectomies of L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, & L5-S1.
...Have an 8" incision with 37 staples.
...I was up & walking 17 hours after surgery.
...I was supposed to spend 1 night in the hospital, but there was a lot of drainage (blood), so an extra night was added to prevent complications.
...Pre-surgery pain is gone! ....Only discomfort at incision.
...No pain killers needed - Tylenol only.
...I try to walk 1/4-1/2 mile each day (weather permitting).

Phil: Sorry to hear your surgery was postponed.

 

Happy to hear you're doing well, that's one big incision for laminectomies, when I had mine L4-L5, 3/4" incision

 

Great news!!

 

Just got an update from my surgeon, looks like I'm good to get my tune ups Oct 14-15--It will be a pain in the ass for a few months, but it will be way better in the long run

 

Goodluck on the surgery

 

get my "new" back tomorrow & Fri--hope all goes well, this way my wife won't really know what I paid for my guns & ammo

 

Best wishes for a quick recovery, Phil.

 

in rehab for 2 weeks

 

Do ONLY what they tell you to do in rehab. nothing extra, and you will be fine. Roger C.

 

The pain is a bitch,right leg can't lift it--looks like I maybe wheel chair shooter

 

BE PATIENT, You didn't mess it up in one day don't expect to have it fixed in one day. Just do what your doctor and follow your theropist tells you, Roger C.

 

Thanx -Roger, getting 3 hours of PT/OT daily no pain meds needed

 

You will be back shooting better than ever, just be patient. Good Luck Roger C.

 

Two weeks and counting still in rehab--most likely wouldn't be shooting for a year/--wheelchair here I come

 

Good luck old man !

Been a year this week that they Gutted me, and I still don't tempt fate by going down to the fields, even to help score. Tooooo tempting. When I pull up that gun it still feels like a 25 # bag of shot hanging on the end of it, and really pulls on my little tummy (LOL). So, I guess they meant what they said.

Sort of don't miss the 10 dollar a round trap though, but wish since our covid we would get our smell and taste back so I could pool the savings from not shooting and go out to a delicious dinner that i could taste. LOL

Been busier than you can believe so not much time for anything else.

Take it easy, pay attention to the Docs, and especially your caregiving wife !

 

Thanx Dave, amazing how fast a year goes by these days, kinda scary

 

Good luck 635

still don't have full strength back since cancer 2 yrs. ago.

I'm still going to Tucson and shoot

Gotta shoot while I can

 

Just got out of rehab, back home--will be getting PT @ home--so far so good

Thanx for all the kind words and advice

 

One month since surgery, pain is almost gone,BUT right leg is still very weak, but showing signs of improvement

 

So glad i clicked this thread, So there are others like me. Will get back to this when i get home.

 

Yeah!...I have the worse back pain in the world, Yes i do. It has been on for over ten year now and for me its so serious i can't just drop my body in front of any doctor. my mid right back, never know there are areas in the back that can be described like a map. Who is the best person to see for sever back pian ?

 

Find the best nurosurgeon,u can

 

Mine went Tits up it got infected twice
Going on 7 months still not healed
Billy

 

Wow,Billy that sub-big time was your Dr. a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon?

4 months after surgery walking with a cane , right leg is regaining strength

 

Neurosurgeon nothing wrong with my Dr
jus bad luck with the infection ! No pain
down my leg back aches like crazy probably
going to take another two months to close!
Maybe by then primers and powder will be available
LOL

 

Don't know any of you, but wish you God's healing power...God bless!

 

I knew your Dad

 

Started aquatic therapy yesterday, its really going to help--able to stitch and wake up damaged nerves & weak muscles

 

After eight months with an open wound
it finally closed now to get back the 15 pounds
I lost and my strength !!

 

Just got an incisional hernia, where I was opened up by a cardio thoracic surgeon for an anterior approach for the neuro surgeon

Only good news is I can drive a car now --seeing the surgeon on Wed hop I don't have to go under the knife again

 

I have the most terrible back ache since forever, So scared of surgery on my back.
So i am not alone.

 

Lost 25 lbs as of today weak as hell
Forced myself to go shoot a practice round
Broke a 19 hurray for me ! Billy

 

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

Back surgery update well 15 months into
recovery still healing pain not to bad During
the day nighttime out of control!
So I went and had my right tennis elbow
repaired so hope to be back in the game by
May .Anyway Such Is Life Billy