I had emergency spinal fusion surgery in 2006 .A broken neck , caused paralysis in my left arm .The surgery was a success .Had nerve damage in left arm .Left arm totally atrophied. I was devastated. Doctors said I'd never use my left arm again ! I refused to accept that ! I prayed and started my own rehab .At first I couldn't even move my arm .3 years later I was curling 60lb dumbbells at the gym !
My mom had this done and she was suicidal during the healing process and still says it was the worst surgery she has ever had (she’s had A lot) but it’s the one that relieved her of the most pain and has helped her so much and said it was so worth it
Had spinal fusion at L5 S1 at UF health hospital. Neurosurgeons. After 12 years of bad back pain and horrible leg pain from a degenerative/herniated disk. They did the Alif surgery and put cobalt chrome rods screwed into my spine, spacer where the disk once was. I feel zero pain now. It’s a miracle can’t believe I suffered for so long because I thought there was no hope. Find a good surgeon. Preferably at a hospital setting. Trust them. Actually pray and trust God. There’s always a chance it could go wrong but They they have high success rate
- I had this surgery performed on my three years ago. It was a life changing surgery. Because of my spinal fusion surgery, I can live a normal life. I can no longer play sports like I used to; however, I can walk for miles without any pain. I am a big advocate of Spinal Fusion surgery. It really works!!!
I had a fusion from T10-L2 about two months ago after fracturing my back during basic training. One more month with the back brace! I was on 20 mg of OxyContin and muscle relaxer every 4 hours. Pain has gotten better so I’m just in 800 mg of ibuprofen now but if I’m up and about for a few hours everything starts feeling very sore and just hurts. I’ve started walking around the house without my brace and sometimes there’s a lot of discomfort. Especially strain if I carry anything even 5 or more pounds. Sharp pains come and go. Hopefully I’ll make a full recovery with no pain within the next few months!
A friend of mine from work had to have his neck fused in 2014. It was just an innocent accident at home when he was replacing a lightbulb and slipped off a step ladder. The fact that he bounced back from it and stayed as healthy as ever shows how tough the guy is. There is a major drawback though. He can't spar or play basketball anymore. He's cool with shooting hoops and can still run. But he can't risk contact sports. Not when he has kids to worry about.
I stay away from deadlifts , I already have back problems. On a serious note thank god I work sitting down because I cannot remaining standing for many hrs. I’m just 35 years old 😬
@@mikezimerman6831 as someone entering the exercise science field, please try to stand up and stretch and walk a bit every once in a while. Constant sitting will tighten your hips and back and could lead to other back problems
I've had spinal fusion surgery. Don't worry about it! I wasn't in any pain afterwards and was actually walking by myself (under nurse supervision) within 24 hours. It was on my lumbar spine.
It depends on what spinal surgery you need.you can't tell people it's ok because you had a easy one.i am two years in with rods in my neck spine bad nerve damages weaken muscles and burning legs from day one.my life is in full time pain.so don't tell people you don't know.tjat pisses people who have it with defects.
lol i had this done last year for scoliosis. it was so painful afterward, but it was still bearable. the results are so worth it though. don't be scared if you need to get it done.
I had this surgery done. Yes, it is painful and it does take a long time to recover, but I am so glad I had it done. My injury was caused by being rear ended in a car.
I had this twice in my neck. First time it was c-3, c-4 . They went through the front, easy surgery. The next one was c-4 down to C-7. That surgery went through the back of my neck and was excruciating. I woke up crying and hyperventilating from pain. After about 3 days in the hospital on pain meds, it was much better. After all that pain, it was still better than the constant migraines I was having and loss of strength in my arms. Now my lower back is crumbling..
I had this surgery myself because I had a 200 curvier the recovery was hard for me I was bedridden for a couple of weeks but I soon started walking and getting up so thank God I made a good recovery people said including my doctors I'm so thankful I got this done I my scoliosis was pretty bad and now my doctor tells me I'm all good and can play any sports.
@cuba1300: You will be having pain for 48 hours (I mean excrutiating even with pain killers) so brace yourself for that but than after the first 48 your pain level should subside to normal and the pain killers should do the rest. Just after the first 48 try to move around in bed and work with your phys therapist because your back will get stiff if you dont move around and it becomes uncomfortable for you. Good Luck and God Speed!
Had my T2-T7 fused after a thoracic fracture-dislocation from being hit by a semi truck in 2011. Completely recovered, no long term complications and as strong as I was before the accident. 6 titanium bolts and two rods totaling $44,000 alone, not including the hospital stay and medical staff billing.
I had spinal fusion of C-3-4-5-6..two vertebrae were against my spinal column..The constant ( electricity) feeling I had was unbearable..I had a doctors office visit on Monday, and was in the O.R. On Wed..I am VERY thankful to Dr. Cheney at Albany bone and joint for his sincere concern and care..I have never had any pain since I awoke in the I.C.U. That was 12 years ago and although my motion is a bit limited, it hasn’t stopped me from doing what I’ve always enjoyed. I’m very grateful to him..
I HAD THOSE ELECTRICAL SHOCKS PRIOR TO MY LUMBAR FUSION,DISCECTOMY,LAMINECTOMY, AND NOW 10 DAYS POST OP I HAVE A NEW HIP PAIN AND CANNOT WALK ON IT! ANY IDEAS FOLKS???
I had a spinal fusion L1 S5. It was so far gone that yes I was horrified by the pain in hospital for 72 hrs. EXCRUCIATING but I went on to have an amazing active life for 10 years…I was only 40 Now im 55 and looking at L2-5 fused as I have degenerative disc disease. Not looking forward to it but going to Duke Medical best of the best. Let you know how it goes
How did you do? I was told I have degenerative disc disease and my sciatic pain is non stop now. I'm terrified of having this surgery... I hope you're doing well and better now!
Was needing the L2-5 fused caused by having the first fusion earlier? I’ve always heard fusion chases the issue in to the next vertebrae eventually. How is this doing now?
My surgery is scheduled in 1 month!!! I'm scared and excited as well. I want my life back!!! Big thank you to my boyfriend who helps me with everything. Today was my last day of work due to my severe pain.
Hi I had a lower back operation but I'm in pain and a doctor recommended this surgery. How was yours? Are you happy with the result? What are the cons and pros?
radavar Talk to a pain doctor specialist. After three back surgeriesI lost feeling in my legs and had SEVERE pain in the lumbar-sacro area. He implanted a neurostimulator which transmits pulses to the pinched or damaged nerves much like a heart stimulator works. What a wonderful invention......!
I suffered a broken neck (c5 & c6 cervical) back in December 2011 and had to get this operation. My god.. the post op was SO HORRIFIC. My broken neck hurt but had temporarily doubled pain after the surgery. It's been about 4 months and I am back in shape. My neck seems to be doing well! The fusion is such a long and overwealming process but if it fixes you, it's worth it
@@OrlaTravels Thanks for your reply! How does it feel to touch your toes when standing? Do you feel pain if you stretch too much? Do you feel the implant when sitting/laying down? Does it itch? Sorry, for the questions. 😅
I’m 16 I have a fusion in the c2 and c3 didn’t even realize it till today, maybe that’s what causes the pain. eventually it goes away but I’ve learned to deal with it,
i basically had my whole spine fused, i have a 14in rod. im a teen and the recovery absolutely sucked, but im so happy a year later that i got it done!
When I had my ATV accident I had 12 fractures in my back and they put 2 titanium rods in my back and 3 years later one of the rods snapped in half re fractured my back and 6 screws snapped off and they only found 2 out of the 6 then extended my fusion from 40 Staples to 110 and put stainless steel rods in my back and those rods had a staph infection on them. Then not even a year later the bottom screws snapped off and they couldn't find those screws so I've 6 screws in my back they can't find. I had 4 back surgeries within 4 years
I fall from 5 meters backwards and had a fracture on T12 & L1. I have done this surgery in may 2021 in England. I had so much pain for 72 hrs after the surgery. It’s true that it takes time for full recovery but i’m glad that i’ve done it .
Same situation here, fell from roughly 3 meters. T12 & L1. How are you holding now? I just got operated 2 days ago and praying that it’ll get better with time.
I fell 18’ I’m having a hard time. My legs are numb, I’m having a lot of trouble walking. I’m in a ton of pain and not sleeping much. My L4 L5 S1 to S3 are severe. They are sending me to pain management and said that they want to perform spinal fusion surgery on me but I am worried.
I had a vertebra in my neck fused after a horrible car accident..the immobility was the worst part..under proper medication the pain was tolerable. To those who are about to have this procedure done, rest assured, you will make it through this procedure. Hell..i was released 2 days later and could heal at home!
I have a c1 c2 fused after a drunk driver hit us on the freeway going 120mph, he died as he flew out the window and I was cut out with jaws of life ,flown to the emergency ,was 2 months in acoma, woke up to be paralyzed on my right side ( arm and leg) , 5 and 6 broken ribs on each side ,a fractured pelvis in 3 places, a shattered left knee and I lost my voice, it been two and a half years I still can't walk , I deal with spasticity on my paralyzed side and can now lift the 2lb weights, I started therapy after 7 surgeries on my knee and continue to slowly recover, I will walk again someday.
AN ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE I HAD 4 FUSIONS THE DR'S NEVER SAID HOW DEBILITATING YOU WILL BE AFTER SURGERY YOU CAN'T EVEN WIPE YOUR OWN ASS STAND OR DO ANYTHING YOU USE TO DO EVEN THOUGH YOU WERE CRIPPLED WITH BACK PAIN! I AM ALMOST 3 MONTHS POST OP AND STILL NOT WELL ENOUGH TO WALK STABLE I HAVE TO USE A WALKER (I'M SICK OF THAT THING BUT I CAN'T STAND STEADY WITHOUT IT PLUS MY ENDURANCE TO STAND IS NOT SO GOOD ) NERVE PAIN IS ANOTHER ISSUE IN ITSELF JUST A BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU THANK YOU
If you need an excellent spine surgery specialist in the Tacoma, WA area, try to get in to see Dr. Michael Martin. He has been with me through 5 lumbar surgeries, trying to keep me going when workers' comp. insurance kept playing their games and stalled me off for four years post-injury. Dr. Martin has been my saving grace, keeping on top of all that is going on. He is with Puget Sound Orthopaedics. He says we are just playing catch-up since my first surgery was stalled so long, but I hate to think where I'd be without his help! At least no parts are moving around anymore in ways they were not supposed to.
I'm going to unfortunately have to go through this at a young age and am not looking forward to it but am going to do it. For those of you that worry it's normal but get it done. My aunts best friend didn't do it and now it's beyond the point where they will actually do the procedure and she lives in immense pain daily. This isn't something that you want to put off. Get it done while you can and you'll live a much better life for it.
@Solarflare studios Solarflare studios I had mine about 3 months ago. The pain for me was pretty bad but I had a weird reaction to the ketamine. The recovery is pretty good tho
This was my second surgery in a year and a half. I had a lumbar discectomy in december 2010 and it only hurt for two days but then didnt bother so much. A week ago I had a lumbar spinal fusion L5-S1 same levels of the discectomy and O boy this is hard. From the moment waking from the recovery room until two days ago this was unbearable pain. I am just getting used to it. Maybe it is because of the short timing between surgeries 1 - 2 but guys brace youself and ASK the proper questions.
I have a pars defect, double stenosis, spondylolithesis and buldging degenerated discs. All at L5 S1. A spinal fusion is advised for 12 months time. I was born with the defect and has gotton worse n worse over the years. Now my veterbrae has slipped so far that you can feel odd bones protuding by hip which i find very odd considering its my spine that fucked? Just wanting any advice on what to do? The costs in Australia? Ive been estimated 40gs with cover and 60gs without. Also Im trying to decide between the original spinal fusion and lapri way??? Anyone who has been through this or has any advise will be greatly appreciiated. Thank you!
@C "Keep believing we just poofed by accident just to eventually go extinct. Ya, that's logical." Yes, it is, because unlike your sky daddy, it's actually supported by evidence. "You believe in freak accidents which aren't even logical." It's only illogical in the eyes of the ignorant and the scientifically illiterate. It's funny that you think that's illogical whereas you believe in a mystical being that "created" the universe. "Ya no. That doesn't sound likely at all to me." It doesn't matter if it doesn't sound "likely" to you. Facts don't care about what you think. Try again, I'm sure you can do better.
@C Irreducible Complexity is nothing but an "argument" full of fallacies. In July 11, 2002 for example, scientists artificially re-created polio. Using only the DNA of the polio virus and a series of synthetic chemicals, they recreated the natural desire to reproduce, the ability to evolve, and all other mechanisms that make a virus, LIFE, work. Not only does that prove that evolution is true, it also debunks your silly "Irreducible complexity." Furthermore, look at the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School, where that silly argument failed.
No, dont reccommend alternative treatment and scams on a very serious medical condition. No amount of herbs or books or whatever you're trying to sell is going to help a condition that only modern medicine can fix.
I had two surgeries in 83 an 86. both were L4-L5 disk rupture out one side on first. other on second. As time went by, I went to neurosurgeon (same) in March and found L3-L4 disc had blocked nerves in left leg and buttock. He fuse them together on March 22. it is April 8th and my pain is just in my lower spine but getting better. Dr. says walk, walk, walk. He said my spine will be stronger and I will lose weight. Great. 235 now going to 190. Lets go!
Oops... Most of the time (drugs were awesome). After 12 days in hospital, by the time I got home I was moving pretty well and starting to take short walks. A year on, I've got the all-clear to do absolutely anything I like and have been 100% pain-free since the last of the post-op pain disappeared (which took 3-4 months). After 25 years of sometimes excruciating pain & using a walking stick for the last 6 months before the surgery (not a good look at the age of 50), I'd call it life-changing.
I’ve had a similar surgery, but much more complicated c 4 c4 c6 c7 all titanium plates, rods, screws, in addition to deteriorating vertebrae on both sides of surgery. Vertebrae deterioration, due to osteoporosis. The neurosurgeon was not able to fuse the vertebrae because of complications, & lack of mobility so a few more rods had to be added. The surgery went as expected, but pain persists due to the degenerative disc disease, & osteoporosis..
Scoliosis sucks, I had my spinal fusion last year on 5/25/18. My spine was at a 75% curvature and i now have two metal rods and eighteen bolts on my spine and im only fifteen, yay me :,)
Christian Garcia im feeling great now! i feel your pain, the first 2-3 weeks are the worst. honestly it was the best decision. i have no pain at all now and i can run and walk better than i could before. i hope your recovery quick and as painless as possible!!
melanie humsjo The only cool thing that I got out of my surgery was that I was the first one in the US to have this nerve sensor machine to be used one me and that I got put into some medical newspapers 😭
I’ve had this done on my L-4/L-5 on my lower back . I had a herniated disc. The worst part was afterwards. I had to have physical therapy come to my house a couple days a week for a month or so. It’s not fun. I was 38 . But I don’t have that sharp pain I had before. I did develop neuropathy in my legs afterwards which isn’t any good. I say I’m better now than before . It is a very tough post operative healing time no doubt.
This scares me so much because I'm 35 and I'm terrified I will need this surgery. My fiance's ex wife had it done and he said it was the worst thing he's ever seen 😫😫
O sweet Lord really?! I will be having lumbar spinal fusion on my L5-S1 next Thursday. WHY am I looking at these videos??? They better give me some good pain killers.....O__O
i have had a tripe lower back fusion and now have two more ruptured disc , my surgeon told me he would have to fuse my whole back :( i really don't want to go through with this but my pain doctor will no longer help me with my pain meds ...they are treating me like all i want is pain meds because im a dope head or something .....Im very afraid to even go through with a whole back sugery ...
They try to force surgery because it's more $ for them. Screw them for the way they treat the paying customer. Do the research and Use CBD for pain. Lot less B.S. GOOD LUCK!!
kimberly mccracken aww so sorry. My dr. Wants me to get kyroplasty and I didn’t even get an MRI to see what is going on with the disks, insurance from my state is Crap.
I understand that this surgery is necessary to protect the nerves and avoid excruciating pains, but it looks to me like the elimination of the disc and insertion of a hard graft instead causes lack of mobility in that area...
Long recovery, as informed prior to surgery. I look at it as a pregnancy...nine months of building a new body. The pain is much less than before surgery and I can stand up straight! It takes a while to get the core strong again; still its worth it.
Had an L4,L5 fusion with mesh cage in place of disc and nerve decompression and leaked spinal fluid for about a month. This happened 5 years ago. Still searching for relief from back and leg pain along with nerve damage. Dr said it would heal in a couple years. I wish this on no one.
This is what I had in 2008! Took me about 3 years to get to where I could bend over but with much PT and exercise, I am much better! I still have some pain at times due to arthritis! I had no choice but to have the surgery because I had put it off for years and was becoming disabled by it!
I've had 3 lumbar surgeries, with the last being done in 2003. I also had a cervical 3 disc fusion done two yrs ago. Recovery from the neck was a walk in the park even at 55 yrs old.
I had a c2-c4 fusion in jun,2019....i broke my neck due to lch cancer. But after 6 hours of this surgery which usually take 2 hours, i was absolutely normal.its been almost a year without any pain..first 2 months were uncomfortable but painless, after that everything was okay, it takes 3-6 month to fuse and 1-2 year to become as good as before...now i play badminton for hours...but my doc asked me to avoid friction games like football...but anything but that is okay...the titanium plate will be fused like steel in a concrete column, i didnt feel any pain since my surgery, and it feels as good as before....there is a minor risk like every other surgery but success rate is high, about 95% and for 5% you might have to go through the surgery again. Do not be afraid..... But after surgery, becareful, very careful for 2 months..good luck!
@@Theking-vp7br Its been more than 2 years.... even though many people saying about pain and all..... to be honest.... i did not feel any pain in 2 years....so tell her nothing to worry about...and exercise is a must....
I was not bad for 8 years with small mg off pain killers stil back pain ,last 4 years Im in more back pain than before fusione L5/S1,pij.Dont have a fusion ,big mistake ,more pain killers ....pij
Don't get this operation unless it is an absolute LAST resort. My Dr. said that it would fix my problem (I had a Tumor, no longer growing, in between my exiting nerve and bone) but after I had the op my pain has doubled. But he assures me that everything is solid and will heal back great and pain free AFTER ABOUT 4-5 YEARS!! Why didn't he say that BEFORE my surgery... I might have thought twice.
Having had went through three different surgery’s on my spine. I’d realized that I should’ve just got a decompression on my lumbar disk. But after having had a spinal fusion my body’s functioning is always inflamed and stiff and I live with lock ups and muscle spasms. But I had to make a choice between getting pain relief for all that I suffered from pain wise. But at that time in life so I could support my family and after the results I ended up having so many more pains and way more issues in my spine, but I kept thinking I’d get better after a while. but I didn’t have that outcome. I know pain and after living a life with pain every day more worse by months that continue to go by, I’ve decided to quit making myself wish that there was a cure to my pain that I receive and relive day after day. But that’s the life we have sometimes life is what it is rather u live in suffering extreme pain or rather u have a life of just normality pains. I know I can’t say that anyone can get used to extremely booming nerve pressed pain constantly in so many areas but I have somehow learned to cut my feelings off about ever getting any relief results because after well over 10 years I have learned my pain is here to stay. Maybe a spinal fusion one day will be more advancements than they have been practicing because causing your mobility to have no movements and just straight stiffed spined has terrible outcomes for neuropathy in both buttocks to feet and now upper neck to arms to hands it’s very scary to see how much more I have now because I went under a knife and didn’t make more choices of options I still had. Pain makes us want release and relief from the pain that we have but definitely decide that if u have a definite choose besides knife surgery’s do what options u have before being cut on for sure.
That’s really confusing. So after having 3 other back surgeries you realized you should have got spinal decompression, but after you did get it, you regretted it?
I,had severe osteoporosis n had 6 fractured vertebrae last I checked a good 6 years ago. Haven't had it looked at since then. Think I should get in that.
I fell off a mountain during a hike.. I fractured my T12-L1-2 . I had an emergency fusion done. It was hell! I was paralyzed for almost 3 months .... But today I can walk , run and jump higher than I ever could
has this op 12 years ago, before the op i couldnt straighten my back, i had burning pain down the outside off my left leg, the surgery managed to straighten me again which i was well pleased but 12 years on i still have major pain in my back and the burning is still in my leg,
by right, the screw need to put into the spine for recovery and let the disc heal or bone heal. after healing, the metals need to be removed so that the arch of the spine will go back to the original position. because of the fusion, the spine can not get back to the arch it has originally. therefore, the patients will encounter pain, pain, pain and pain.
@@jerryrios2359 I mean.. I'm paraplegic from the damage the accident caused, but I'd say I'm getting along pretty well. It's definitely an adjustment, for sure but there's still a ton of stuff I can do. My fusion was most of my thoracic spine. I notice is a bit when I twist but otherwise it's not overly noticeable. No pain or anything. You shouldn't have anything to be worried about. Getting the surgery is better than the alternative! Wishing them happy and fast healing!
Still living me life with daily pain... I know there's ppl w worse things but this it's b'n killing me for the last 11yrs n it's b'n that long since I haven't b'n in the ocean doing my thing... Fishing, hiking and all that outdoors good stuff life. Now it's pain everyday 🙈🙈
@Connor Knight 😭😭😭😭ohh my god Iam planned for one next month soooo scared ,how long does it take to recover ? I'm thinking about my kids before my self.
