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Has anyone had a Laminotomy, NOT Laminectomy
Spine Health | Last Active: Mar 9 5:37pm | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Thanks Jennifer. But when they say 6 weeks for recovery within that time frame will I be able to be going out side and taking walks and maybe taking a bus somewhere? Also I'm a little concerned about things like making my bed because I have to shake out the sheet and I think that would require muscles in my back? And they said they wouldn't tell me ahead of time whether I was going to be getting home health aides, they would evaluate me on the hospital. Also a big love of mine is swimming and I was wondering if I'll be able to swim before 6 weeks or I would have to wait that whole time.
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It is very important to keep all activity to a minimum for the required six weeks to insure proper healing. This includes no swimming. You don't want to get an infection. Taking very short walks to begin with is usually prescribed. I needed a helper in the beginning. I was not even allowed to begin PT for 9 weeks after. You may require some home health assistance for ADL,especially if you live alone. The social worker in the hospital arranges for that. The RN and PA will be answering your questions on this, not the surgeon. After the six weeks they will let you know if you are cleared to begin just pool walking. DONT OVERDUE. Good Luck!