Getting my disc fused tomorrow 2 MONTH REPORT

Much appreciated guys.

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So far so good. Dr. said it went well. I was up walking around 4 hours post op. 14 hours later I'm doing laps inside the hospital. No pain or numbness in my legs. I'm having problems with pain controll It's freaking off the charts ( not my original pain)). The issue is I was on a very high regiment pre- op. I knew it would be an issue. I'll just suck it up. I feel good about everything. He went in thru the back only, not the front and back which was key.

Sincere appreciation to everyone for your support. Very reassuring It means a lot.

I'll post again and in 2-3 weeks with an update. I know this will probably be a common ordeal for most of mx people. I grew up racing two classes in the 70s and early 80s. I'm 6"4" 190. I know I beat the shit out of my back as most of you have I'm sure

Not sure what kind of cage they used. The OR look like a stainless steel space station, pretty trick.

So I'm 2 weeks 3 days post op back fusion. I think it went well. 60% of my pre surgical back pain is gone. 50% of my post surgical back pain is gone. I have my good days and bad days. I'm trying to walk just over a mile a day. The weather is getting nice so that works. The deal now is to find a good balance between minor walking and doing things, and resting. I can't risk doing too much and getting worn out and going backwards. (BTW they went in through the back only. )

I do have some minor leg pain which I did not have prior to surgery which is a concern but it comes and goes so I'll have to deal with it. I should know more in six weeks.

Thanks for everybody reaching out to Karen and thanks for everybody's support. Much appreciated.

I am six weeks post-op. 95% of my pre-surgical pain is gone. Most of my surgical pain is gone also. Sitting is still hit or miss now, but getting better. Everything else is doing good. I am still limited with activity (no bending or twisting). I’m doing a lot of walking. I see the surgeon next week for a follow up. He will probably start my Physical Therapy. Overall VERY happy with everything.

My post-op my pain meds were 45 mg Oxy every 4 hrs, and I need every bit of it. I’ve started my pain medication exit plan two weeks ago. I’m down to 15 mg every four hours now. Very very pleased about that. I’m not lying, that had me worried.

Thanks again for everybody’s support.

I’ll find out next week.

I’m 2 months post op now. 100% of my walking pain and standing pain is gone & I say 50% of sitting pain is still hit or miss. I’ve gone from 45 MG of oxycodone down to five now. I’m still kind of loopy at times from my anti-withdrall medication.

I started PT yesterday. Which is not sore at all but they kept me pretty light. I am fairly active during a day now Doing light exercise as much as possible , I definitely do not want to step backwards though so I need to be smart about it.

I still have some days I get up stiff and sore and it takes me a while to get loosened up. I use a cane sometimes for balance if I’m out walking around. I don’t want any jackass bumping into me. I don’t understand it, I’m 6 foot 4” and it seems that walking through malls or shops or anywhere It is tight or congested, people want to bump into you.

A couple of the questions that were asked to me:

They went into my back only. No plates on my spine. They used rods, screws, and a cage all titanium. From 2 to 5 weeks I had intermittent pain in my legs. Really weird stuff different parts of the legs and pain levels just weird. But they are gone now.

I’ll keep everybody updated, any further questions let me know. Thanks again for all the support.