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Originally Posted by backfree
Mike,
I am going to have a S1-L5 fusion in January 2012. I had a few questions for you if you do not mind? How big are the rods and how many screws did they use on your fusion? You say you can feel them, but my doctor has told me that there is now way I would feel because they would be so deep within the back. Can you reach back and feel yours?? Are you able to run or ride a bike with out any problems? How far are you able to bend over now after 5 years post? Thanks Mike
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Hey mate
I can't feel the rods and bolts through my skin, but i can feel this "hardware" inside of me if you know what i mean, i can feel this foreign object inside me when i move around, yes i can ride a bike, run 5 miles, play football, do anything i want to. As for bending over i can still touch my toes! (only just though!)...lol...so no problems there, good luck with the operation, read my very first posts, they have all the good info in them about taking your time during recovery and also what i did to make mine a successful one.
all the best mate.
Mike