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Journey from foraminotomy to ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
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I can't imagine why the right side abs/obliques would lock up @marcd2k. Hopefully I don't have the same after-surgery challenges.
I noted your physical stature, being athletic / lean. I am very athletic at 6'4" (193cm) and 225lbs (102kgs) and intend using this "advantage" in my recovery. I know that my vertebrae are large, so insertion of pedicle screws after the anterior (front-access) ALIF will be "simple".
Keep me (us) posted on how you address yor muscle challenges (other than slowly).
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@profevl That is the problem I've been having, no one else can imagine it either. I'm on the smaller side, 5' 8", and before my surgery, I was 165lbs. Unfortunately, since I haven't been able to recover, and I'm down to about 150lbs right now.
I'm told I am not textbook, that I'm an anomoly, and too many times I'm told they do not know what is wrong. I don't have pain in any other area, nothing in the groin, nothing down my leg, and nothing in my back. It is all on my right side. So, without the usual symptoms present, they give up. I didn't think that was an option, but apparently it is a very common one.