Thank you so much for checking on me! I actually ended up in the ER Wednesday evening as the pain/cramps were constant and became unbearable. It took several hours to get under control. I was so thankful that surgery was only a few hours away and they finally admitted me.
The surgery took 5 hours and was absolutely necessary. The surgeon sat down with my family and again with me when I was fully awake and told us that there was extreme scar tissue that had encased the sciatica nerve and a large piece of bone broken off and had clamped down on that area completely impinging it. The area was cleaned out and a BMP graft was placed with screws.
I was very sore when I awoke but immediately noticed the cramping pain in leg was gone! There is still some tingling and numbness but due to all the trauma to that nerve this year, will need to give it time to heal and see where it lands. Therapy began the next day with sitting up then standing with a Walker, followed by walking…which felt better than I expected. I was fitted for a brace which I wear when I am not in bed or in the shower. Each day I felt stronger and more confidant and the last day I was able to get up with the Walker by myself and go to the bathroom and even go for a walk around the hospital floor. I was even able to walk a section with out the walker. I was discharged last night so had 4 nights total in the hospital following the surgery. My followup is in 2.5 weeks so until then I can lift nothing over 2 lbs and no twisting/bending/driving/etc.
I will follow all of the rules as I finally feel I am in the right path. I’m praying the leftover numbness/tingling in leg will dissipate but so thankful no more buttock or leg pain! It was taking not only a physical toll but a mental/emotional toll as well.
Today I am thankful
Today I am hopeful