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I have returned home from hospital today (19/12/05) foll...

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I have returned home from hospital today (19/12/05) following my second discectomy in 6 months. I was diagnosed with a prolapsed disc in december 2004 at 19 years of age and have had 4 steroid injections as well as the two operations since that. The pain has improved with each treatment and I have already noticed a difference from this operation that took place on Friday (16/12/05).

As a professional rugby player, this has been a difficult year as i havent played or trained at all, and have had periods of depression, but I am assured that I will be start light training in three weeks and taking full contact training within 2 months. I would reccommend the operation to anyone with a prolapsed disc as it eases the pain immediately and with the correct treatment (core stability work, light activity to prevent scar tissue etc) afterwards you can return to normal activities within a few short pain free months!!

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    Really helpfull advice, just been told I ned micro lumbar disectomy, scared to have it done as am very active and want to return to activity and sport asap, think I will just have to get on with the op, what core stability work did you do?smile

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    V interested in your comments. I was very active runner/footballer til last summer

    I've had MRI showing quite bad prolapse and surgeon suggests microdiscectomy. Also seeing cranial osteopath who is veers more towards continuing less intrusive treatment which has reduced pain but, 6 months down the line, i still can't run.

    I'm resigned to giving up contact sport (at 40 it maybe time anyway)but want at least to get competitive again (if only with clock) by running.

    So many forums fill you with fear of the outcome of surgery but your comment that you will take up rugby again suggests some hope!

    best of luck to both of you and if you have any further thoughts/news please pass on.

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    Hi I am due to have my second op next week (20 March o6) and am keen to know how your recovery has been since your op? My first op was fantastic 8yrs ago and would of told anyone to go for it. I was totaly pain free for the 8 yrs and training 5 times a week. But even so as my second op gets nearer I am terrified that it wont work / will make it worse etc etc. Hope you are fighting fit, Lorrainesmile

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