... If a nerve was compressed for some time prior to surgery, it can take many months....up to a year and longer. I had a three level fusion almost three years ago and I still have feeling returning in my numb toes. ... (11 replies)
... You are only 4 months post spinal fusion, I do not know if your Doctor told you, but recovery from a fusion takes about a year, and that is full recovery. ... (2 replies)
... I just wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful post.. I am almost 3 weeks out of my 8 level spinal fusion and I am always trying to figure out if I am on track. I had the surgery Oct. 4Th and I don't go back to the Dr. until Nov. 5Th. ... (14 replies)
... I'm not sure how much difference the Aspen device makes in healing restrictions compared to the usual fusion done with fixed hardware. But there are a few general restrictions that are useful for all lumbar surgery patients. ... (5 replies)
... I know this post is very old, but I like the rational of the person who said people who have successful surgeries don't post. That's got to be true. ... (9 replies)
... op from L4,L5, S1 spinal fusion. ... (10 replies)
... As soon as the post op pain was gone I was fine. My pain was down from say a 100 to about 10. ... (5 replies)
... e anything touch them, like a sheet or blanket. Any "pressure" causes uncomfortable pain. When I arise in the morning, no pain as I walk around or when I do my exercise walk. Since I am miserable at night, I take a pill or two of hydrocodone for relief. ... (3 replies)
... I am 16 weeks post op. Pain is much better. No restrictions. Although I get tired easy. ... (12 replies)
... ups are a modified push up using the blue exercise ball against the wall and pushing into the ball, keeping back, knees straight. Again, with the trans. abd. muscled tightened. ... (13 replies)
... Scar tissue will begin to form after surgery, mainly from about the 3rd week to the 12th week. It is very important to walk as it is the best way to keep the spinal nerves stretched out and to keep scar tissue from becoming attached to a nerve. ... (3 replies)
... I started PT in the fall, but I wasn't really able to accomplish much. The easiest exercise would start a flare in the sciatic nerve. So I stopped and just kept walking. ... (12 replies)
... Actually, at 3 weeks post op you shouldn't be doing ANY core strengthening exercises. ... (9 replies)
... fusion. It's not too stressful to the spine but it gets blood circulating around it, which is essential for the fusion process. How are things otherwise? ... (5 replies)
... What excersises can I do 1 year post op? ... (12 replies)
... Her dr did not put her through any physical therapy post op. His therapy was to walk, walk, walk. By about 9 weeks post op she was walking three miles a day. She was able to go back to the Y and use the treadmill or elliptical after the no blt was done. ... (3 replies)
... Your post has made me feel very optimistic and given me something to look forward too, thank you! ... (3 replies)
... I am post op day 26 and have the same nerve pain. It is getting a little less frequent though, and usually only at night. ... (7 replies)
... I think it depends on the type of exercise your talking about. For the most part my surgeon was very supportive of my walking post fusion and I started about one week after surgery. ... (3 replies)
... Ditto. My exercise ability has changed throughout my healing process. ... (2 replies)
