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Originally Posted by cboncal1972
I am going in sept for a fusion of l4 and l5. i have stenosis along with a bulging disc and a herniation. i am really afraid of the pain i am going to have after the surgery. i have been in alot of painfor the past year and cant take it anymore. i do know this is the right choice. i have had a second opioion and they agreed on the surgery. But i am worried about the recovery time.
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CBONCAL, don't be afraid of the surgery. It is painful but it should work. I have had L5-6 done and 8 levels of C2-T3. It's not easy to get it done but hopefully you will have a good outcome. Do you have someone who can help you before and after surgery? Count on 40-60 percent. It's enough to make it better.
The pain med problem is because of the workers comp I am afraid. My pain mgmt doc does other things and I prefer it to drugs.
Being really afraid is normal but stress makes your pain worse. It's a vicious cycle. Pain, stress, more pain, more stress.
I am so sorry you are going through this. (read my "story about CAL workers Comp and me.") It's not fair.
Are you in Southern Cal?
Be strong, I am glad they are doing something.
Malindak