I was finally able to get in to a neurosurgeon who ordered another MRI. It showed a 3rd herniation of L5S1 so was very clear fusion was necessary and I could no longer avoid it. We felt a complete confidence and peace with the Dr and surgery was last Thursday, Aug 3. I came home from the hospital Monday, Aug 7.
It was a 5 hour surpery and I had a lot of scar tissue plus a large piece of bone broken off that completely impinged the sciatic nerve. Once waking up I realized the stabbing/cramping pain was gone! I do still have some tingling and numbness in my left leg but that nerve has had such trauma I understand I need to give it time to settle. I’m wearing a back brace for 6-8 weeks and must do very little the next several weeks but am so thankful the pain I was dealing with is gone!
I am thankful!
I am hopeful!