If there’s one thing we can always count on…it’s change. After years of my back supporting me through three decades of competitive sports, the births of two beautiful children and more difficult situations than I can remember…the time came for me to give my spine the care it needs to carry me through the rest of my life. So…a few months ago, I had some serious hardware added to this vital yet delicate structure…6 screws and 4 rods were attached to my lower spine during a double level spine fusion surgery.
I am now doing really well…feeling a little more like myself each and every day. I think this is going to be a long journey…longer than I’d like…but I’m committed to returning to my previous strength and activity level. I know I’ll come out of this experience healthier and stronger…and one centimeter taller!!!
I’ve come to realize that when it comes to our personal challenges, as long as we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we are moving forward…no matter how small or slow the step.
Our bodies are amazing…
Medical technology is incredible…
and
Life is beautiful.
:)
constant change
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ear Kelly,
I too have had an L5 L4 S1 fusion. It’s been a year since mysurgery and I am in constant pain. I am a husband and father of twoo young childre. I too was and athletet and waited years before getting this fusion done. I am wondering how you are doing? If you to had lots of pain afer your surgery? Are you well now? I hope it’s not like my pain (if there is any(
Sincerely, steven S
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Hi i have also had two lots of surgery the first from the back was to trim the two discs back. that didn’t work. then the second was though the front with six screws to fuse them. But the bone didn’t grow. Now they are looking at going back into the back with screws and rods. hope that works. i have opp in six weeks
goodluck
hi mike,
sorry to hear you’ve had such difficulty…wishing you luck with your next surgery and a speedy recovery!