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What are people's experiences with spinal fusion surgery?
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I had L4-L5 spinal fusion in early dec and it was a complete success. I’m an active 65 yr old and have been walking every day since surgery now up to 2-3 miles, swimming and working out. Anxious to return to tennis . I believe the better shape you’re in and your dedication to rehab and exercise is the key to success. I hope to return to near 100% mobility (and play tennis) in a few more months.
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Thanks for your positive outlook. I understand we all will have different outcomes. We can only hope for the best with the realization that surgery might not help or it might make things worse.
I'm more inclined to hope for the best but first I need to believe a L4-5 fusion will do some good.
I wish you all the best.
@judenapier What state are you in? If you are in Pa, I'd like to know the name of the doctor who did your surgery. I am in the "Philadelphia region". I am 65 years old, active & exercising regularly, however, overweight. (I've been all my life). I am facing L4-L5 surgery also & have been putting it off for 2 years now. I'm am very flexible despite my size & I'm afraid I will lose that flexibility. Can you still twist from your waist to a 90 degree angle? Can you touch your toes? Can you stretch running your hand down your sides? Can you bend backwards? I'm starting to have pain severe enough while walking to finally do the surgery. I have so many questions. Was your toes and balls of your feet numb? If so, are they post surgery? Sorry if I'm blasting you with questions, I just don't feel that old to be so darn old! LOL.
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I’d really like to hear how soon others went back to active sports like tennis after a lumbar fusion.
Thanks!