i need advice
 

i am set to have surgery on june 4th.i am having alif with L4/5 and L5/sl posterior laminectomy with pedicle instrumentation and allograft fusion. i had a laminectomy, discectomy and fusion done in nov.2007.the arthritis keeps causing problems so hopefully this works this time. i need advice on what to expect for recovery. i will be cut front and back this time and i want to know how much worse it is from just being cut in the back.any advice would be appreciated thank you nancy

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Hi Nancy, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is a great place with many forums and interesting topics, along with lots of friendly and helpful people. :) We're glad you found us!

I'm going to direct you to the Spinal Disorders and Back Pain forum to get you started.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

I am wishing you the very best with your surgery. Please let us know how it goes.

Hi,

Sorry you're facing another surgery. I pray you recover Godspeed.

(Broken Wings)

360 back surgery
 

Hi,

I had a 360 back surgery(posterior/anterior in dec. 2008. I can tell you your stomach will be sore and back will be sore, especially your muscles. Please make sure you have a walker to use for the 1st few weeks. also make sure you have a medical chair you can sit in to shower in your bathroom. follow all instructions given to you post op. take short walks. I was in the hospital for 4 days. Also since you are having your stomach cut open you will need a vascular surgeon along with your surgeon who is doing your fusion. I am sorry you have to have another back surgery. the back surgery I had in dec. 2008 was my 3rd back fusion. if you have any questions about my recovery time or any pre-op questions please feel free to pm me. I will keep you in my prayers. good luck and I hope you don't need any more surgeries after this.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Kate

Hello Nancy and welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry about your upcoming surgery, but I'm glad your'e here w/us at NeuroTalk. You'll find this community to be very caring and friendly. Keep us posted on the surgery, etc and take care.

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Welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene:hug:

Hi

It don't sound like any fun. Keep us posted.

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

welcome to neurotalk ... there are lots of friendly and supportive people here so jump right in and start posting ... should you need help, don't hesitate to ask someone ... we are here to help ... my prayers are with you for a quick recovery ... again, welcome to nt