7 week report. All is good. Feel like I can do more than what allowed but when I do I am reminded that it has only been 2 months. Please do not listen to all the negativity on some of the posts it...
One month in. Feeling good. Was able to fly on a hour trip and enjoyed 5 days in vegas. Please listen to your body. I did a lot of laying around but over all was good trip feeling wise. Walked 3...
Three weeks in. Have been feeling awesome however yesterday I bent down to grab something instinctive and was hurting all day. Woke up today and felt better but still a little sore. For anyone going...
Thanks for feedback. As far as questions. I have been off pain pills since day 4 so have not taken muscle relaxers. When I do walks it has been 1.5 miles at one time. Probably need to split them up....
12 days out. Was walking 1 1/2 miles a day and woke up yesterday feeling soreness and pain in right leg. Have read all the posts about listening to your body and that is what I did. Took yesterday...
One week done. Feel great. Walked further twice yesterday. Still nervous about moving around. Went out to lunch as well. Getting in and out of car not easy. Find that sitting on hard chairs is better...
Pie. Walking about a block or two each time. Did not do anything yesterday. Day 6. Today I woke up and could feel a little sciatica in leg. I know it is normal as things are still healing. No pain...
Day 5. Woke up in the middle of the night and had pain on left side. Operation was on right side. Feels fine during the day but gets worse at night. Don't know if I am overusing left side and...
Day 4. Feel good a little stiff. One word for today. BORING. Walked 4 time so today for 10-15 per. No drugs today see on how it goes tonight....
Thanks snov. That is awesome and congrats. Day 3 a little sore in ribs but think it is constipation. Hate to be so detailed but it is what it is. May be from being in bed too not sure. Back still...
Pie. Guess it depends on the time of day you have it. Go to "relax the back" store and you can read up on them. Very expensive but so worth it. Day 2. Sore but no pain. Already walked this morning....
Post op. Day 1 24 hrs later. It is my hope I can help someone else who has doubts and going through this. Pain in leg gone. Back is really sore but they do a lot in there so expected. I was up...
Thank you Susie. Appreciate the input and I agree. If I you talk to people about any type of surgery you are always going to hear a lot of negative. Being active is key. I am going to keep posting...
I found out yesterday that I need surgery for L5/S1. Very freaked out and nervous. I am 47 male avid biker (200 miles a week). Golfer with 2 handicap and do hot yoga. I have had back pain on and off...
200 miles a week and was getting ready for racing season this winter. Play golf at a 2 handicap. Does anyone have any thoughts on recovery for biking or golfing. In serious pain and MRI confirmed...