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What are people's experiences with spinal fusion surgery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 30 3:25pm | Replies (222)
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@ken82

@ga29 It hasn't even been a month and you are doing so well .. My fusion of 3 ... L4,L5, S1 was 25 years ago at Age 57 and very successful.. but I used a cane and crutches for a few weeks and even when I went back to work after a month.. but by 6 weeks I was walking with the best of them.. The surgical team worked on me for nearly 8 hours.. and now at 83 I have a little tingling in my legs and feet, but the operation gave me so much mobility that I am way ahead of my peers at this date .. Ken

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ga29 | @ga29 | Feb 7, 2021

Thanks Ken! I didn’t mention I have to wear my back brace for 4 months, and use my walker if up for too long, my back hurts more.
Make no mistake, the post-surgery pain for a few days is hard too. Be your own advocate and discuss with your surgeon beforehand. I was in hospital for 4 nights.
I’m starting to walk around outside, been doing laps in my house! I plan on trying to drive soon. I am 67 years old, if that helps anyone decide. Of course we all have different problems in our back, and heal differently.

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