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Hope this is helpful. I am retired operating room scrub nurse. By going through the abdomen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362715/

Discussion: Has anyone suffered from lumbar spinal stenosis? Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2025

@dredk I am pleased with my L3-L5 decompression/fusion. I had severe spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300253/

Discussion: Anyone else pleased with their spinal fusion outcome?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 9, 2025

@jenatsky The tops was suggested by the head of the Cleveland clinic. I'm not sure if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512785/

Discussion: Anyone with osteoporosis had the the TOPS system placed?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 23 11:43am

I have L4 & L5 advanced spinal canal stenosis, grade 1 anterolisthesis of L4 &L5. Also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360902/

Discussion: Has anyone suffered from lumbar spinal stenosis? Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

meysodose, sorry it took so long for you to finally get imaging. Luckily, your trouble is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473265/

Discussion: Severe back pain, sometimes restricts my movement highly

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 3 12:43am

Yes, I had that fusion back in 2017. I had back and buttock pain from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375755/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and pars defect: Considering L5-S1 fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

I have degenerative discs diseases L 3 and L4 with spondylolisthesis at L4L5. I was recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074398/

Discussion: Lower back spinal fusion recovery: How bad is it?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 25, 2024

I agree with you on your age, and so much to look forward to. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074841/

Discussion: Lower back spinal fusion recovery: How bad is it?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 26, 2024

Yes. I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, think bulging discs and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329082/

Discussion: Had Scoliosis,Spondylolisthesis, Deg. Disc, Spinal stenosis? Surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2020

All I can share is that back in 2017, an orthopedic surgeon told me that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510437/

Discussion: Minimally invasive surgery for severe stenosis w/spondylolisthesis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 20 11:34am

Your post is spot on. I was recommended by an orthopedic surgeon to have spinal fusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856960/

Discussion: What is best to wear for clothing after a laminectomy?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 9, 2023

I'm on my mobile phone & can't seem to figure out how to post. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317396/

Discussion: What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 7, 2021

I am 71 and 34 years post op spinal fusion L4-S1 for spondylolisthesis following a fall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017349/

Discussion: Pain a year after operation for spinal stenosis, L4, L4

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

This is very hard! I am grateful the arachnoiditis was found, as well. I actually have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288428/

Discussion: Has anyone had laminectomy then needed spinal fusion?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

Actually the surgical techniques have changed tremendously for the better. In 1988 I had what you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742951/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis L5/S1. Experience? Advice?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

My resume: s-curve scoliosis, severe, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, RA-like arthritis, and fibromyalgia. And a few I'm forgetting....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272051/

Discussion: Spinal stenosis: Ideas for relief through exercise?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 14, 2019

I was diagnosed with degenerative spondylolisthesis last year. I am older (75 yo) but was very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972506/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and pars defect: Considering L5-S1 fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

@jp21 What were your symptoms when you were 36 and why was surgery recommended? What were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122657/

Discussion: lose leg feeling after laminectomy surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Thanks for the info. I am having surgery in late June for L3 to L5. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051744/

Discussion: SURGERY for spinal stenosis & lumbar spinal fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

@cbove2 I looked this up and this device is kind of like putting an elastic band...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676955/

Discussion: Answers about Controversial Trends in Spine Care

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2022

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