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Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?
Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 22, 2023 | Replies (186)Comment receiving replies
I have Spinal Stenosis at L4 and L5. My orthopedic surgeon gave me two choices: surgery with no guarantee or stay on my pills Tramadol and Gabapentin. I have chosen surgery. I figure that even if it doesn't work, I've tried my best.
I checked on my surgeon's reputation. There were 4 comments; two raved about him and two thought he was terrible. It was mainly about his attitude and professionalism. Nothing about his quality of surgery.
I am in Canada and due to COVID-19, surgeries are backed up. Another reason is that suddenly, we have had a lot of shootings and the hospital that my surgeon works is responsible for looking after them.
He even warned me that I could be cancelled at any time. I replied, "Oh, I know another Surrey shooting." He was silent. I will report on my experience.
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Can you come to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN? I came here with an emergency room dr in Georgia, USA. He was most confident with Dr Bydon and he is happy I have same doctor. Two weeks ago I had surgery for a lateral herniated disk and severe stenosis at L5/S1. Surgery went excellent. Be careful with after care. Follow directions to a tee.
You have to call number listed, have tests sent requested. If approved will be on a waiting list. I had a phone appointment then came for testing and surgery, all within 3 days.
If you come stay at a hotel within a 5 min walk from hospital if you can, especially if you don’t have a car.