This was going great till the music started 🖐😢

4 or 5 years goes by really quick

What they don't tell you is the more levels they fuse the faster the ones above or below go bad

That's what my surgeon keept doing for me when my pain keept coming back, then after about 6 months they said to me we can no longer help you.. but if you need a pain stimulator implanted we can do that.. now 5 years later l4 has blown out from adjacent segment disease along with all the faucet joints😂🤣🤑🤑🥵 Now they are saying we can fix that with another Fusion 🥳🥳

I had L3-L5 fused last year, but in 2 months I have these to be extended with L1-L2, so I will have 10 screws in total in the back. This video is very helpfull for everyone having a fusion done

Hang in there man! Totally ridiculous but hard things are hard! I'm in Chennai India recuperating after my left hip high performance dual mobility hip reconstruction by the great Dr Vijay Bose at the SIMS hospital. He did my right hip 12 years ago, hip was resurfaced which has been fabulous. I was expecting when I went under that the left hip would be resurfaced as well but woke up to the news (Sept 3rd 2024) that the head of the femur couldn't be saved. I was devastated hearing this but once heard the details of the dual mobility I've come to accept it and plan to test it to it's limits with my active lifestyle. Point is man, never give up! Patch it up with duc tape if you have to and keep on truck'n. Grateful we live in a time where we can repair body parts like auto mechanics repair shocks! It hurts man, but everyday there's improvement. That feels really good. Stay strong!

You are most certainly NOT selling me on this. I have to have L5-S1 ALIF with Perc Screws, which will likely take place before the end of October, but probably sooner. I've tried every alternative to avoid surgery, but I seem to be all out of options now. NOTHING is working anymore. I was so hopeful when I first started getting injections, because after I received the first round, and after approximately two weeks it took for the injection to kick in start working, I was totally pain free for three solid months. Well, I did stub my toe once, so I guess not TOTALLY pain free. However, I thought, (as the angels sang in harmony) I had found the solution, and could simply repeat it every three months all the way to my eventual grave. Then I got the second round, and it took an entire three weeks to start working, and for an entire month I was pain free, but then it was right back to that same old constant debilitating pain, often hovering between a 7 and 8 on the pain scale, with an occasional SURPRISE!!!, spiking it to a 10, you know, just to make sure you're paying attention to nothing except the pain and not breaking the rules by trying to ignore. I thought, did he miss or something? Did he use a home brew drug he bought from some shady looking character behind an abandoned gas station, and simply got scammed? Then I got my third injection. Surely after the conversation we had just ten minutes prior about the importance of property technique and sniper like precision, combined with a top shelf medication that so fresh that it still has that new drug smell, this one is certainly going to work at least as well as the first shot. So, after leaving his office I waited, and waited, and waited, and waited, but she never called. I mean, I spent a forth of my paycheck taking her to dinner, and even splurged for two desserts so her cat could join in the fun, yet not so much as a freakin phone call to say, "hey thanks for taking me to Arby's, but sorry, I don't think we're going to work out." Hold on. Wait, what are we talking about? Opps, sorry, I had a couple of open screens and two comments going at the same time. My bad~😊 In any event, that too is a pretty good description of my experience with the third shot, so yeah... NOTHING! Anyway, so now I'm staring down both the barrels of this surgery, because at about half the time I'm in so much pain I can't even drive two miles to the grocery store, or help my wife out by dropping our kid at school. Often the only relief I can find is to lay flat on my back on the hard floor while staring at the ceiling, and that's no way to live. You know, spiders and stuff. I had both of my knees replaced three years ago, and though that experience I learned a valuable lesson. There's A WHOLE LOT they seem to intentionally neglect to tell you. Which is probably for good reason, because if they TRUTHFULLY described what you were in for, I bet half the people wouldn't show up on surgery day. So now I'm fearing this is much the same, because I seem to be hearing a lot of people saying something to the effect of, "I had the spinal fusion surgery because I was in so much pain. Now after three months after the surgery I'm still in pain, but I'm so glad I had the surgery." WTF!!!😮 So now I'm left wondering, maybe if I can find a good opium dealer somewhere in town, that might be a better option. Thoughts?

I heard you say you’re still using Tramadol occasionally 6 months post op. Did your surgeon give you a hard time about this?

About to have an ALIF. Thank you for being so positive and helpful. Too many videos are negative, and depressing. You gave me a much needed positive outlook!

So we wont be able to bend after this surgery how do we work, can we travel what about dating can we still have sex with women. jesus christ what the hell has happened if i get this surgery. no flexibility ever again

These are good tips, some I wouldn’t even have thought about. I’m looking into getting scoliosis corrected so these are great tips 😊

Im officially 2 years out of alif, a year out from bone spurs cleaning and 4 months out of plif surgery. 0 pain meds after all procedures since the pain post procedure was less than the chronic prior. After 8 weeks from the plif ive returned back to work without restrictions, i have been working 60-70 hrs a week i am a technician at a dealership (mechanic) ive noticed any bending without weight severe pain at the procedure site thatll radiate for a few days. Any weather change or roughly once a week i get these sharp stabbing pains throughout my lower back, my glutes and my leg and foot have numbness and pains with 24/7 muscle spasms with 2-3 charlie horses a day between center lower foot and calf. Im a grandfather/father to stepchildren and grand children as well as a self proclaimed best uncle and i have no drive outside of work with the chronic pain, although feeding 3 families and bill support to the children i cant afford to slow down. Aside from taking pain meds do you have any recommendations or do you think quell can help?

OMGGGG ‼️ I almost skipped this video just by the title alone 😨🤗

Your definitely not alone when it comes to age and joints failing. I am 46 and just had my right hip replaced, and my left needs to be done as well I have had 4 knee surgeries all Orthoscopic, my right ankle which was my most painful and invasive surgery before my hip left wrist surgery. Both of my knees will probably have to be replaced within the next 5 years, my left is bone on bone since both sides of my meniscus had to be removed because they were too bad to repair. And finally my back has more bad than good parts left. The biggest thing that sucks is knowing that I will have to go through this hip replacement again on my right, the best thing about it is having a great orthopedic surgeon that knows I will feel better soon then I have in years when this is all over with. Inflammation in these major joints caused by arthritis is not good for the whole body I'm finding out. It can cause a certain type of anemia called anemia of chronic inflammation also called anemia of chronic disease it affects every bit of your well being, so although the surgeries to fix these problems suck it is well worth it in the long run. Good luck on your bionic journey hope it's gone well for you and your back to doing the things you enjoyed before.

Had both knees replaced in 2018 (right) and 2020 (left). Left hip was replaced in May 2023. Right hip will be replaced tomorrow 9/5. Also in my future is a left reverse shoulder replacement. My 3rd defibrillator was implanted in March 2024. I just turned 70

Hey bro I feel even worse, four years ago when to doctor because out of the blue I couldn’t use my right leg, I had been working as mainly restaurants for about 39 years in the kitchen most of the time which means freezer 10 minus zero to get frozen, walk in around 35 degrees and worst kitchen line close to 150 plus, so that did not help the situation when doctor saw the x rays, beginning I questioned why he wanted both knees and both hips , gets what he asked me how I was working in that condition, right hip destroyed, left one almost gone and both knees were shot, I had 3 surgery in a year and half right hip, left knee, right knee all replaced, no problem with the left and after a year my left hip pain I couldn’t even walk out my bed in constant pain, no sleep even worse tha😢my original problem right hip. Now I’m looking forward trying to get my life back, sorry for my long story, my reality , worked so hard now I have metal implants

Think of how your replacement is doing and how you will benefit from getting the other one done not worth being in pain.

@bionicliving I have recently found your videos and I appreciate your insight and positivity. I’m about to have ALIF PLIF of L4, L5, S1. How did you manage incision pain with a back brace?

How old are you? Are you pain free with your spinal fusion?

Have you read 'Healing back pain' by Dr John Sarno, give it a read if you havent. An important book for those with back issues.

Mate , I’ve had two hip replacements buddy was a runner all my life, military 25 yrs Royal Marine commando, so my issue my back , now I’m going’s to have surgery my legs were terrible with pain , static

I understand where you are coming from. Left hip replacement, just had my right hip done, lower back fused, plate in neck to stabilize vertebrae, 2nd surgery on both shoulders coming soon. You got this.

Have I missed new videos from you? Looking forward to more content. 🙂

I had my plif surgery and laminectomy 6 months ago. The first two months was so hard...i cried almost every day, but it became better gradually. Now, i am all good. The back pain has gone, but the stitch is still scratchy (i can ignore it). I am now able to drive one hour to work every day and do the office work without difficulties. I hope you all have good health

Hey Kris! It's your friend Skip in Palm Springs. Glad you are able to keep in good spirits after all you have gone through so far. Since you are looking for ideas for future videos, one idea that would be interesting and helpful to speak on is what are your coping strategies to stay positve and upbeat when the body does not want to heal within a desired timeline and/or how to you come to grips with your body not being able to do what it used to. In my situation, Im beginning to cross over into ongoing and sometimes sporadic chronic pain which is making it difficult to do the things I used to do such as heavy weight training, swimming, and hiking. To make a long story short and after consulting with 5 neurosurgeons and 2 orthopedic surgeons for low back pain and sciatica, it was discovered the root of my pain is attributed to inflammatory arthritis. I was referred to a Rheumatologist who is helping me get thru the situation but now my new normal is chronic pain mainly in the hip and glutes ( sacroilitis). Another issue, is getting used to and coping with aging and not looking and feeling my best since I can't pump iron the way I used to. I turn 58 this month and feel like im 80😂. Take care Kris.

Thank you for the positive spirit! I'm glad to hear you found a way to deal with new pain in the shoulder. I'm a little over 9 months out of my L5S1 fusion and I still have limitations and pain - not all the time and not always the same, but enough to bother me. I cannot work a full day without resting 30-60 minutes (on my back) halfway through. Pain is almost 100% nerve related: stabbing at irregular intervals in buttocks and back of thigh/knee/calves, burning/tingling/loss of sensation in foot. It's not predictable and pain shifts from one place to the next, then disappears for a few minutes, then comes back. You had mentioned in an earlier video that it took you 2 years to get rid of this nerve pain. Any medication that helped you? I'm using celecoxib or (rarely) prednisone, but I did not tolerate the nerve pain medications such as neurontin very well. Thanks!

Hi.. had l4 l5 fusion in Jan 2024.. so 7 months.. still pain on back.. pain on left side.. going around to front and into groin. And according to Dr pain going down to Testicle. Still on tamadol 50mg slow release .pregabilin.. and when bad the yramadol drops.. still under physio.. know the ups and downs.. got out of bed this morning feelinh great. 1hr after ready for paon meds

H ow did you wipe your butt

Well the way you are providing info is amazing. I will tell you… without complication it took my pain to become bearable over 2 years after my surgery. Now I cannot believe it’s true that the pain and weakness in my right leg is gone. I will say my right leg isn’t “normal” but it’s for sure tolerable and livable. Our bodies and spirits find a way. You got this!! Sending you all the light and healing vibes my bionic friend.

I had 360 with laminectomy on 5/14/24. My back incision developed a horrific wound that had me with wound vac, hydrobaric oxygen chamber treatments...ending with a PICC Line as my wound became septic. I still have the PICC Line, did you go through any of this? Thanks!

I'm adjusting technique in my work as a group exercise instructor.. I had fusion T10 to S1

Hi Chris~Thank you for your beautiful and positive spirit! I am a week away from having Spondy grade 3, L4-5, S1 laminectomy with fusion. Needless to say I am trying to balance my emotions between being nervous and excited for a "new" me. Your videos have helped me prepare mentally and to have all things in order for preparation of surgery. My biggest concern after surgery is that I will not have good range of motion and I will be in more pain~ugh! It seems I am not alone with these thoughts! Thank you again for your help and insights! You are much appreciated!

I’m just under 3 weeks away from having 1 level of lumbar fusion and 3 levels of laminectomy combined in one operation. Have viewed a few of your videos and found them helpful. Can really relate to this one! I think every frustration you describe is going to apply to me!

Did you have hip pain after fusion? I have 2 hip replacements.

Bidget?

Great tips. Im actually in the hospital right now, ALIF at L4-L5 and L5-S1 yesterday. Feeling awful right now but your tips are very helpful for when i go home. QQ: How do you put the food down for your dog? I have a border collie & a demanding cat :)

Hi Chris, how long after your last hip surgery before you were able to drive? thx!

Great information-thank you for sharing. Suggestion--turn down the music-it is distracting from your commentary

Did you use crutches to aid walking at all? 10:06

You have to think positive man stop telling yourself you in pain. Tell yourself bitch getting better and you healing. It’s a slow process, but you healing.

I was going through myself with my surgery you gotta get out there and do it yourself. There’s no one is going to do it for you. You have to do your own exercise walk get in the pool walk much as you can do your scratches. I’m at my seven month and I have physical therapy God and me worked it out together.

I Have my alif surgery on my l4 l5 July 9 2024

Im 69 with an ALIF scheduled, thanks for sharing

I have my alif surgery July 9 2024 l4 l5

Chris had my L4-S1 done nine months ago and now I found out Friday I need my right hip done. The good news is it's much easier and faster recovery than our back surgeries. I'm still not thrilled but I'll do it

Please look at hip resurfacing. DR. sue. Or Dr Nawabi

Hope all is well. I have been watching your videos and it helps alot! I have a quick question. Is new pain at all related to the spine fusion?

😮😮😮😮 oh my god

Thanks! I am here because I'm having the same on my right side.

I just had my second hip replaced a week ago and oh my God it’s so nice to stand on my leg with no hip pain