January 2026 spine surgeries - Let's hear the positive outcomes!

@sherrym25 hi Sheri I’m still at Mayo Phoenix still having a lot of pain haven’t got a brace that fits right yet today’s day six I think hope to have the right brace in the next day or so then they want me to go to an acute rehab rehabilitation hospital for maybe five days?
We’ll see I’m having a tough time using this phone as a computer. I should’ve brought my laptop and should’ve brought a friend to fly back with me. I think I’ve got that resolved hopefully soon.?
Hope you’ve been for a ride on your young horse👍

@rwdixon4
Hi Bob! I’m glad to see you are past the surgery and working out the rehab details. Keep up the good work!
Jennifer

@rwdixon4 Hi Bob, I’m so sorry you are struggling with pain. When we talked the other day, I could hear it in your voice. Please make sure they’ve got good control of your pain before you leave. I’m glad they plan a rehab facility for you. Have they said when you might go there?
Are you doing good with your walks out on the floor?

I have not ridden my young horse yet…. but I did run the tractor around on the arena to smooth out the sand after all the storms we’ve had here. Next step is to start working my colt.😊

I know what you are going through right now, but it shall pass. My life is so wonderful now with my “new” back and yours will be too.

You are in my prayers, Sherry

@klsteffes
What a wonderfully positive story! Thank you so much for sharing😊
Sherry

Mine is not a recent surgery but would love to share my story & outcome . I had Scoliosis ( 48 degree angle S Shape) Surgery June 23, 1981 in San Diego, Ca. Childrens Hospital, outcome overall has been positive. I have lived a pretty productive life, giving birth to 2 children 1990 & 1994 even though at the age of 13 ( year of surgery), I was told that I might never have any & def. not to term ( which i did/ even if it was thru C-+sections). Although I am now as I'm older am having many issues, I don't complain. I have worked all my life till 4 years ago & in 2025 was disabled due to my issues. The harrignton Rod Fusion to me I believe saved my life otherwise I'd be much worse off.

@jenniferhunter
Returning to kayaking. Forgot to mention that. Couldn’t do it last season as my boat has a narrow keyhole cockpit.

@pacmanpost Hi, how long did you have foot numbness before you had your surgery on 11/21?

@ccchang About 15 years but progressively worse over time. originally it was just a little toe on one foot, then a while later, both little toes, and finally spreading to the entire foot. There is some residual toe numbness, but much improved since before the surgery. Hopefully the residual will go away.

I do believe I am on that site and I did see that same comment about successful surgeries February 27th 2026 I am going in to have all of the hardware removed as the pain that I am feeling is the broken screws and toggled screws rubbing against my bone causing pain

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I sort of disappeared. I am dealing with family issues--sibling short term memory loss and scam victim (sister).

Yesterday was the 8 month anniversary of my T 10 to Pelvis surgery coupled with bi-lateral Sacroilliac Fusions.

My back is doing great! The pre-surgery chronic pain is gone. I do still get some temporary pain if sit too long--often the next day. Icing still feels great. Walking 2 miles a day-- 1 mile in the morning and 1 mile in the afternoon. Walking and speed limited by residual radicular issue (numbness and tingling--for lack of a better identifier--in my right calf, and occasionally in the arch of my foot. I experienced this prior to surgery and, hopefully, with time it should go away. My nerves are no longer pinched and it takes a long time for nerves to recover. The numbness does limit my walking distance and speed. And, the numbness increases when going up hills.
Other than that all is well.
For nerve issue, taking Pregabalin, Dulixetine, and Low Dose Naltrexone--- all at very low doses.

Best Wishes to everyone!
Nadine