Vasken 4 days latter after Spinal Fusion surgery

[garethcroson]

Hello, thanks for the reply. I was just wondering how you are doing now?

[ararat5137]

@garethcroson Did a second operation end of November. I am doing better now, but the recovery is very slow. I am still in more pain that before both my ops but it feels that this time I get better. How are you?

[garethcroson]

@ararat5137 I'm still the same now, I dont think I am bad enough to be operated on but it needs managing. Sorry to hear you had a second op, what was that for? hope you can recover from this, take care.

[garethcroson]

Hello, can I ask what level was this fusion done at and how are you now? I have a degenerative/bulging disc at L5/S1 and I'm scared about the future of it, im not in too much pain but its the constant fear of instability thats not good. Take care.

[ararat5137]

The fusion was done at L5/S1. I also had a degenerative disc and was suffering from sciatica pain for about 1 year. The decision to have this operation was not easy. Make sure that you look at all of your options (physio, chiropractors, acupuncture, etc) Also check your doctors. I went to 3 different doctors and then I finally chose the one that I felt more comfortable and confident. I am now 10 weeks after the surgery and I have to say that the recovery is very slow. But I think it has worked!