Spinal fusion! First week of back surgery

Thank you for this recording. I'm a 79 year old woman having surgery this Friday. I want to know about the recovery. I'm so happy to hear that you are doing so well. Thanks too for sharing your faith. God is with me, too. ❤

I just had the same surgery last week. I’ve had many surgeries. This was the most painful by far. The recovery was very similar to yours, even to the meds. Each day gets better. Surprised how fast I’ve been able to get up and walk around. Glad it’s done. Wishing you any all others having this procedure a speedy recovery

Facing back surgery myself, I appreciated your video about what to expect. As a brother in Christ, I'm especially blessed by your testimony! Thank you sir!

Thanks for the video. I just had a level one fusion back on Sept. 19th 2022. I'm 41 and this was my 4th the first when I was in 08. The previous 3 surgeries were decompressions. I've also relied on my faith and Jesus Christ! It's been 5 months and I'm finally walking long distances, still not lifting much. I don't want to chance it. They released me from the hospital the day after surgery. My pain has been deep like in my bones. They put 4 screws, 2 rods, and a plate in me. There for awhile I never thought I'd get better but hallelujah here I am. Almost All the pain has been in my legs, hips, and groin. I've been remodeling and roofing since I was 18. It's genetic, my Dad and his 6 siblings have all had at least 2 back surgeries, my sister also had one when she was 26. Just wanted to let everyone who's going through this it DOES get better. Some people just take longer than others to heal. Everyone's different. Oh just wanted to also say they didn't change my dressing or let me change it for 2 weeks after surg. God Bless and God Speed. 🤲🙏✝️👆

No lies detected!! I had L5-S1 AlIf on 1/31/24. The constipation was so bad i ended up in the ER and had to get a prescription enema x2. I stopped my pain meds at 2 weeks post, best decision ever. People can't believe I've had surgery . I wish i would have done it sooner!

I wanted to add one more thing. Don’t keep yourself in pain if you have had injury or spinal degeneration. If let go for too long you can run the risk of major nerve damage. So thank you for posting this and sharing your experience plus allowing us to share ours which may help others who worry.

Day 5 of recovery here. Your video really helped me. Hearing someone else’s story brought me comfort. Thank you.

Im 31 years old firefighter and got a total colapse of l5-s1 disk while trying to save an old lady, im gonna do the same surgery soon. Thanks for showing how it went with you because im really scared of this..

After refusing back for almost 20 yrs, i have recently been referred to UC Davis for spinal surgery. I have NO quality of life, i average 3-4 hrs sleep a night, cant stand, sit, walk, or lay down for any real length of time. I don't leave my house unless absolutely necessary. I've underwent countless epidurals, PT, and RFA. Latest MRI showed 2 herniations @ L-4 L-5 & L-5 S-1 both showing nerve impingement. Spinal stenosis, neurogenic claudication, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and facet arthropathy. I looked into total joint replacement but the clinical trial is way to far away for me to travel, so fusion it is. I am in so much pain everyday, i often am disappointed I wake up in the morning. I just pray the surgeon i get is the best spinal carpenter in the state and i can finally get my life back.

I am glad I stuck around until the end of this to learn you're a follower of Jesus Christ. I have been struggling with bulging disc pain on the nerve for ten years now without pain meds until now. You've given me just what I needed to hear because the most recent injury made life unbearable and started affecting my confidence in God's help. Thank you

Hey thanks so much for doing this! I’m a Christian as well, and I’m about to have this surgery & it’s so helpful to be able to hear from someone who’s already had it. Especially hearing you say you have hope at the end of the video. It’s definitely been a big build up to deciding to do this, and I’m excited to have that hope as well once I’m in recovery too.

I have had back surgery in the past. Laminectomy without fusion L2 L4 L5 in 2013. Now all the problems are back and I am looking at spinal stenosis surgery with fusion. Thank you so much for doing these videos. You are so frank and down to earth. I just love you and wish you the best. I will see how mine goes soon enough. I don't know if I could do a video, but I am so grateful for you and these videos. The fact that you are a Christian and believe in Jesus and that gives you hope, gives me hope as well. I believe in Jesus as well. You are in my prayers. God bless you

You are 1000% more mobile than I was after my L2-L5 laminectomy! Flying colors! you are doing great!! Stay hydrated, eat well, and keep on keeping on! Love you!

I just watched this whole video as I’m about 10 weeks away from having my L5-S1 fused at 41 years old. I won’t go into all the diagnoses I have, but I can relate to the mental taxing that back pain and back problems can produce. As a Christian and fellow brother in The Lord, I love how you shared that you had hope for the future despite the pain from the surgery. I saved this video so I can go back and watch it during my recovery and have a reminder of what you experienced knowing that it won’t necessarily be the same in my experience. God bless and I hope you’re doing amazing now!

Had the same surgery. I was in surgery for 51/2 hours. Open tlif. In the hospital for 5 days. My pain was similar to yours. Feeling really good, week 7. Maybe too good. I actually have to slow down some. I am also a born again Christian. Many prayers and Gods wonderful and mighty strength helped me immensely!!!

In 1978 I was fused T6 to L2, to correct scoliosis, I grew nearly 3 inches in 7 1/2 hours. Five years ago they fused C5 to C7 to relieve the pressure on my spinal cord. I have had zero problems with both fusions. The whole secret to a good outcome is doing exactly what your doctor tells you, no more, no less. And physical therapy is key for a successful recovery. I have 14 fused vertebrae and no problems.

Thank you for posting this video blog. I just had L1 thru L4 fused in the first surgery and two weeks later a second surgery to straighten my lumbar spine with alignment rods. You did a very good job describing your experience.

Had my l4-l5 and my l5-s1 fused 19 weeks ago and I now feel a positive difference .. best decision of my life ❤

Thank you for your response to my questions about the meds. You’re doing so well and will surely have a full recovery. You hiked and walked! Keep up the positive thoughts and strong faith.

At 71, and two months away from going in for L4-5 fusion. Fear of the unknown is as debilitating as my condition. Your honesty and frankness gives me hope as well. Thanks