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Minimally invasive tlif

Spine Health | Last Active: May 6, 2023 | Replies (4)

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Tossing and turning in your sleep might be an indication that your are in pain or at least uncomfortable and that may change significantly after your procedure. During your recovery, you will become keenly aware of not twisting and bending, even while sleeping. For several months there will be daily reminders that you’ve had surgery. I don’t mean pain, rather you will just know something is different as you heal. It becomes such a habit not to bend or twist that after I was released to move again, it was a bit difficult to give myself permission to move. Your surgeon will also remind you that the appliance is firmly held in place to protect against an occasional twist or bend in case you forget.
You will do well with recovery. I am 8 years out since my minimally invasive tilf and no regrets.

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Thank you so much. I hope I do well. My surgeon did say not to worry about twisting but didn't say why.