Comments on: Back Surgery Procedure

By: Shelli

Shelli — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:48:56 +0000

Invest in no rinse shampoo and cotton tshirts to wear under your post surgery brace. I HAD L4 L5 laminectomy/discetomy 10 yrs ago. The cold weather affects my pain as my cages are titanium, humidity and rain are issues,too. I dont regret procedure, but dont let anyone guarantee u a pain free outcome. It doesnt always happen. But Im grateful I stopped it from progressing.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:17:19 +0000

Hi David,
My name is Debbie. I had back surgery on Oct 13,2009. I have 6 titanium rods with cages in my back and a double laminectomy with bone grafts. I feel so much better now.I was in a car accident on Dec 26,2008.I suffered 2 crushed discs that were crushing my nerves.I was ilot of pain. I’m so happy to have the surgery over with. Get to feeling better. Take care, Deb

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:12:09 +0000

Hi Bev,
My name is Debbie.I’m 47.I live in Fitchburg,MA. I recently had a lumbar fusion with 6 rods put in my back and a double laminectomy. I was in a car accident on Dec 26,2008.I had my surgery Oct 13. It’s been 3 months and I feel great!!!I’m so happy with the Dr I have.Dr.Laplinsky in Worcester, MA did my surgery and did a wonderful job. He came highly recommended to me. Good luck!!!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:07:11 +0000

Hi Rhonda,
My name is Debbie.I was in a car accident Dec 26,2008. I went throught 4 months of physical therapy. I recently had a Lumbar Fusion with 6 rods having to be put in my back.Plus a double Laminectomy.My spine was curving like your daughters and my back wasn’t stable. I had my back surgery Oct 13,2009 and Now I feel great. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.Dr.Laplinsky in Worcester,MA did my surgery. He’s the best.You have to do all you can to help your daughter. I wouldn’t want ther to suffer the rest of her life when It can be fixed.If you can do it I would. It was the best decsion I’ve ever made.God Bless you and your daughter. Deb

By: John Jacobsma

John Jacobsma — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:27:02 +0000

I need L1 tru S1 fixed and artritis What do you know about LSI in Tampa or North American Spine in Dayton is any of them any good ?

By: Bev

Bev — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:34:18 +0000

On Sept. 14, 2009 I had my bars and pedicle screws removed. 6 screws and 2 bars. The longest screw was 2 1/2 inches long. I went home on the 15th and without pain meds. The problems that I was having from the hardware has subsided. And I feel great. I do need to go for more fusions. The next will be L1 – L4, but I am looking for a newer updated procedure for this next fusion. Has anyone had one of the newer procedures done in the same area I am about to have done? Please let me know about it.

By: bettu

bettu — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:18:50 +0000

I have trouble with the lower tailbone hurting all the time. I have gone thru shots now for 3 years. Radiating from L4 which has turned and L5. The last resort is surgery on the nerves around the tailbone. I cannot find anything that really relates to the surgery and the after affects.

By: Bev

Bev — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:48:31 +0000

I had cervical fusion of C4-5-6 five years ago. Oct 2008 I had what you are going to do on Monday. I was very scared too. Healing took a long time and most original pain is gone. I still deal with numbness. 7-24-09 I went back to my doctor and informed him I want the bars and screws out. That is one thing I haven’t gotten use to. At 44 I want to get back to a “as normal” life as I can. I don’t regret the surgery, and I hope to be off all meds soon. By the way, get a body pillow! Sleeping is hard to get use to.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:01:41 +0000

I have had 4 cervical surgeries, 2 fusions and 2 bone spurs. My neurosurgeon has told me the same thing. I am having a lumbar decompression laminectomy and fusion on my L4-5 and S-1 with a bone graft and bilateral pedicle screws and fixation rods in 4 days. i didn’t quit with my cervical surgeries, but I understand that this is way more serious so on my way to the hospital Monday morning will be my last smoke! I don’t want to go through this anymore! Good Luck!

By: david

david — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:02:57 +0000

i have had three back surgeries now. the last was a fusion with cage and rods. it has been one month since surgery and i am just now able to walk like modern man and not cromagnum. my back pain still exists but not as intensely. i believe it is too soon after the surgery to tell just what the outcome will be. they went n through the stomach so that is still very tender and sore. so far i am thankful for the surgery but time will tell for sure.