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3 mos. post-op from 13th spine surgery, the last 8 being fusions
Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 12, 2016 | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
Hi @seanbeck. I've seen a number of your posts over the past week. Thanks so much for joining Connect and getting plugged into these discussions. We are happy to have you!
First off, I love that you set a goal for yourself. Having something to work toward certainly aids in the recovery process. I'm not a doctor, but if I had to guess, i'm thinking the water skiing might be a stretch that soon after surgery. Water skiing can be really hard on your body. But if it's something that you love, i'd tell your PT that it's an important long-term goal for you. I'm assuming you are doing the hydrotherapy with a PT? If so, have you talked to them about these goals? What do they think?
I'm tagging @nan57, @ladidy, @riverqueen1305, @martishka, @elltd and @sasaka who have had similar procedures and may be able to provide some insight.
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Hello Kelsey, <br />
Your goals are lofty, and I admire them. But I think I would clear this with my PT and Dr before water skiing. I am not familiar with the various spinal surgeries you have had, I only have either a compression fracture in L3 or a "prominent Schmorl's node,", still waiting for a diagnosis that it conclusive. I struggle with a lot of pain, I can only imagine the numerous areas that have needed surgery in your case. I wish you luck, but would strongly urge getting a doctor.s opinion before embarking on golf, skiing etc... <br />
I wish you luck and a speedy recovery, <br />
martishka <br />
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