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I had spinal surgery T11 thru S1 has anyone had this major surgery?
Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 19, 2024 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
Hi! I am fused T4-L5! About 7 years now. It is so hard to get used to life after fusion. I am dealing with terrible pain in my back and now my neck. It’s so frustrating. I am having shortness of breath, chest pain and all kinds of problems. My dr even had me get a stress test to make sure it wasn’t my heart. My spine dr told me yesterday my muscles are all so tight that my shoulder blades are dug into my chest cavity and my ribs are not expanding and contacting correctly. So I’m needing physical therapy.
I don’t tell you this to scare you because everyone is different and you may recover and be fine. It is a long recovery though I do remember that. I’m 42 now but again I had my surgery 7 years ago. You aren’t alone. Ask me anything you want. I’m here.
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Thank you so much for caring. You know the dr's really do not tell you about the long term issues that may happen. As you know, my surgery was 4/25/24, so its hasn't been a year yet. But I can tell from my healing process that it will be more then a year, I don't know how long but I am certain it's more then a year. You are not scaring me I really needed to hear that because the truth is reassuring for me. Not knowing just makes the process worst. Thank you so much for caring and sharing. I wish you all the best with your recovery.