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I am having a laminectomy and Fusion L4 L5, L3 FINALLY after putting y
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I have been fused - L5 - L4 - L -3
My first fusion (L5-L4) was many years ago - with two rods and four bolts. I was a carpenter
and was having much pain, etc. (The pain could have been my wife I divorced later).
It was amazing - I continued to work in my field for the next 30 years.
Lately (this past year) I was having much pain in walking / standing / sitting.
End of April I went ahead with the fusion of L-4 to L-5. Great success. NO pain any more.
I see my orthopedic surgeon on Thursday for the all clear. The six month follow -up.
I am doing most things - building small projects for the house / washing the car / raking leaves.
Most Important: I walk every day close to 3 miles. - VERY important.
The recovery is not with out pain but I fully recommend that you go ahead with a positive
outlook and I think you will not regret the surgery.
The only problem I had was a "Bowel" issue from the opioid medications.
Good luck and all the best - I am going to be 80 years old and I am happy to be alive and
moving without pain.
peterpaul
By the way - I remarried and it has been 26 wonderful years.
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I have very similar disc involvement. I experience great pain when I try to sleep on either side. The pain runs down my leg into my ankles and, sometimes, even makes my toes curl. I have a neurosurgeon appointment on the 16th. I am hoping for a less invasive surgery; was yous less invasive or full bore? Thank you for your reply. A backbrother.
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@peterpaul It’s great to hear that your spine surgery went well for you. So many people tend to think they may be too old for surgery, but I think it is more about staying as physically fit as you can and that makes you a better surgical candidate and leads to successful recovery. Good for you and all the walking that you are doing. We likely all need to do more of that. You are a great example of what is possible.