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Post-op Laminectomy. Week 2. This recovery is hard. Should it be?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 2 9:46am | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Denman55, I mentioned in another reply to you that I would pray for you. In this reply, I will answer your question according to my experience.
Laminectomies and fusion completed on May 9th. Given Toradol and Tylenol for pain every six hours. No opiods. No pain. Stayed in hospital until May 13th. Toradol was removed and only Tylenol given. I finally felt the pain but it was tolerable. Bowels moved very slowly on May 11th and May 12th. More on May 13th and a lot on May 14th. Patience is the key. Walked a mile in the hospital each day using walker; walked every two hours. It felt good.
Today seems to be more whole with little stress. Going home after seeing doctor for release. I'm glad he kept me in hospital, two days in hotel, and now home.
Persevere. It WILL get better and FEEL better. You will recover your vigor and diminish your pain. Walk!
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I am in Pain. I am taking Oxycodone for pain every 4-hours along with Ibuprofen and Lyrica every 8-hours. Saw the surgeon yesterday - I have to complete the MRI that was started on Monday but the Radiologist needs to complete with better resolution before he can document his results and findings. I see the surgeon again in 1-week. He told me he may have to go back in and operate to find out what is causing this severe Sciatica down my (R) butt and leg - it appears the Laminectomy did not fix the problem. Walking is to painful at this time - can't put weight bearing on the (R) leg - to much butt and leg pain, definite signs of Sciatica. Don't know how this will ever get fixed.