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debbie1971
debbie1971

Hi guys

I had surgery on Saturday for prolapsed disc L5/S1 and trapped nerve,

got to say so far so good, had disc removed as surgeon said it was beyond saving.

I haven't had a painkiller since surgery, fingers crossed everything is on the up :-)

Debbie

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  • laura49003
    laura49003 debbie1971

    Posted

    That is such great news Debbie. Do take it easy ok xx
    • debbie1971
      debbie1971 laura49003

      Posted

      Thanks Laura,

      I'm not doing a thing, poor mum is coming round everyday to make sure Im doing as I'm told lol, I'm 43 and she still tells me off lol x

    • drinxs
      drinxs debbie1971

      Posted

      Hi Debbie,

      Lovely to hear good result stories.

      I am having surgery in next 6 weeks, as my bulging disc is pressing on spinal cord and lots of legs nerve sensations- did you have this?

      Keep me posted on your progress- great news!

    • debbie1971
      debbie1971 drinxs

      Posted

      Hi

      The nerve was crushed by the disc which resulted in numbness and pins and needles and pain in left leg, since surgery this has gone, just a pulling feeling now in back of leg but it doesn't hurt.

      I hope your surgery goes well, I'm so pleased I had mine done, let us know how you get on, there is light at the end of the tunnel :-)

  • david50463
    david50463 debbie1971

    Posted

    Good News,

    What was put in its place for the old disc , I really dont understand the types of opeartions you can have.

    David

    • debbie1971
      debbie1971 david50463

      Posted

      Hi David

      To be honest I don't exactly know, Im sure I read the scar tissue works as a buffer.

      The feeling of not being in pain (slight pulling in back of leg which apparently is normal for a while) is amazing and can honestly say I didn't think I'd feel this normal ever again.

      I know surgery isn't the answer for everyone but I'm hoping this is it for me x

    • anglosaxon1
      anglosaxon1 david50463

      Posted

      Sounds like a microdisectomy where they just take the piece of the disc that is pressing on the nerve. 

      Glad you have finally had it doen as you have been waiting a while.

      Mum is right take it very easy. No bending lifting or twisting for a good few weeks and 6 weeks off!

  • drinxs
    drinxs debbie1971

    Posted

    Hi Debbie,

    Thanks for the support I have numbness in my right foot and burning sensation in both thighs- but strangely no back pain,apart from stiffness. I guess it just depends on which nerves are compressed.Did you have any "steel work" inserted?

    I certainly will keep you posted.

    Do you mind me asking which hospital you had your surgery?

    • debbie1971
      debbie1971 drinxs

      Posted

      No worries, support is always good.

      There are lots of different nerves around that area and I suppose everyone has slightly different symptoms.

      No didn't have any steel work apart from the staples 😜

      I had it done on NHS but at a Private Hospital, The Spire in Hull. 😊

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