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Having a laminectomy and Fusion L4 L5, L3. Scared. Thoughts?
I am having a laminectomy and Fusion L4 L5, L3?
FINALLY after putting it off way too long! I would GREATLY appreciate ANY and ALL advice for before and after the surgery! And i would REALLY REALLY appreciate ALL POSITIVE stories from this procedure! THank you from the bottom of my heart as I am scared beyond anything i have ever thought I would be! Cheers 🙂
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I had a l4 s1 fusion done in 2020 at My.Sinai in NY.I could barely walk at the time of surgery.I have barely any recall of the first two weeks from taking painkillers and a great deal of the post-op pain had passed by that point.There was a great deal of discomfort for a couple of months after that any every day was a challenge in differing ways.For me the key to recovery was walking,often in excess of seven or eight miles a day the further away from operation I got.Don’t skip PT and make sure the physio knows what they’re doing.At the end of five months I was cleared to ride my bike without restrictions and built up to the 25 hours a week I was riding before the fusion.
There will be be days when you wonder if the operation was a total mistake but in the end you will find it was an operation that gave you back your life.Good luck and stay positive.
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3 ReactionsI am a 54 year old male who is very active in CrossFit and endurance sports. When I went to see a surgeon he recommended the laminectomy and fusion of L4/5. I am really scared because I do not what my life will look like after. What are going to be my limitations? It is hard because I am also a CrossFit coach and love not only the workouts, and coaching. If anyone can provide guidance that would be great. Also, I am seeking a second opinion. Would it be good to start with an epidural?