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Expectations for post major back surgery recovery?
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@opso
Glad your surgery went well and your back pain is minimal.
🙏😊
I had back surgery 4 1/2 months ago at Mayo-Rochester due to Adult Scoliosis and a multitude of other problems.
I had right leg nerve issues prior to surgery, and still have issues with my right leg, but now it is primarily in my calf. I had a similar response from my doctor as Sherry did. My nerves are no longer pinched and most likely my symptoms will go away. But it does takes a long time for nerves to heal. Meanwhile, my pain management specialist has continued me on the 3 drugs that I was taking for nerve issues prior to surgery. I take Duloxetine, Lyrica, and Low Dose Naltrexone ---all prescribed at the lowest possible dose.
May your healing and recovery be wonderful!
Nadine
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@nlback22
Thanks my friend. I had a 91/2 hour spinal surgery because of all kinds issues, resulting in an incision from just above the middle of my back down to just above my tail bone. Two P.T. came by yesterday to show me what limited exercises I could do during my recovery. I tried sleeping in my bed last night for the first time, but unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to go back to a recliner for a little longer. My Mayo Clinic Doctor, the nurses and the P.T. say I'm doing much better than most patients. My biggest issue continues to be sciatica down lower back, across my right butt and on down to my hamstring. If it wasn't for that I could be walking a lot more instead just a few laps around my cul-de-sac. Hope everyone reading this is doing well.
OpsO