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ANTERIOR LUMBAR FUSION WITH CAGE.

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bob95017
bob95017

I am going to need Anterior Lumbar Fusion at L5-S1 with a cage, and 4 posterior screws. Has anyone gone thru this. Will also need a quick laminectomy at L3-L4. Have already had bi-lateral laminectomy at L5-S1, worked great for 9 years. But disc compressed now. 

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure bob95017

    Posted

    I have the same l-5 , s-1 issue. Also understand all the pain that goes with this condition. 

    I hope that that you have all that you need to sustain you thru this journey. 

    and you have the best out come possible. 

    Your brave to do the surgery I'm not quit there yet. 

    • bob95017
      bob95017 hope4cure

      Posted

      I was an X-Ray Tech and used to run the C-arm for surgeries like this. I know what they do and don't like the idea of going thru it. But it is necessary, I found a great surgeon and hospital. Yes, these things are a journey. But you just cannot live with nerve pain. Thanks.

  • scott17436
    scott17436 bob95017

    Posted

    Hi Bob,

    I had a double ALIF at L4/L5 and L5/S1 in April with 2 cages and 8 screws.

    The op does work but it's a slow recovery. I'm still in pain 4.5 months later. The lowest healer is your front wound. You'll not even feel your back for the first 2-3 months as long as you do as you are told. I've got a 7-8 inch front wound.

    If I was asked to do it again, I would. It's most definitely helped but I have other back issues from 2 previous surgeries.

    When and where are you getting it done??

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