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Expectations for post major back surgery recovery?
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@opso
I glad to hear you are doing well! Sorry to hear about the leg pain. 🙁 I remember having some intense pain similar to yours when I first started walking. The doctor told me that my body had to make adjustments now that my back was straight. Also, there’s a lot of inflammation putting pressure on nerves, etc., until everything calms down and starts healing.
Are you still in the hospital?
Please keep us updated on how you are doing!
Wishing you the best, Sherry
Replies to "@opso I glad to hear you are doing well! Sorry to hear about the leg pain...."
Thanks Sherry, I am now home after 5 days in Mayo. I was also told the leg pain is not uncommon and hopefully something I can quickly work through. I try to remain positive. Maybe I'll ask my wife to take a picture of my 12" incision...after second thought, nah.
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@sherrym25
Thank you for your interest and concern.
My surgery was approx. 4 months ago and I am walking everyday when
possible. Sitting and standing is still an issue.
I will be soon 80 years old - type A personality/work-a-holic!
I believe I have been doing too much to soon.
Plan: slow down /walk / and rest every afternoon.
I will keep you up to date - thany you. Peterpaul