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Post op Lumbar Fusion( PLIF) and would just like some support

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shaunagh5005
shaunagh5005

Had dissectomies and lumbar fusion L3-S1  two weeks ago. Post op information is had to find so would really like to hear from others.

One thing I have noticed is bilateral hip pain

thank you all in advance

 

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  • Lynn195013
    Lynn195013 shaunagh5005

    Posted

    I had back pain to the pont i was in a chair, on xray turned out my hips were the worse had THR and ypee back pain nearly gone
    • shaunagh5005
      shaunagh5005 Lynn195013

      Posted

      Thank you Lynn. I'm maybe just a little impatient having had back for nearly 3 years
    • dawnylou68
      dawnylou68 shaunagh5005

      Posted

      lols I should have sussed that , doh me! Lols

      how you doing today. Out of interest how did you find the first week or so following the op? 

    • Lynn195013
      Lynn195013 dawnylou68

      Posted

      hi, should have said total hip replacrment, The best thing I ever did, recovery is a dodle, first couple of weeks stiff but no real pain, but do your research, i am in France and they are brill, went to rehab for 5 weeks, would do it again no probs and I am a wuss
    • shaunagh5005
      shaunagh5005 dawnylou68

      Posted

      Today I was quite sore and hadn't slept well as I now feel I tried to do too much yesterday..... I am so impatient. First week I was she'll shocked but being able to do anything for myself felt wonderful 
    • shaunagh5005
      shaunagh5005 Lynn195013

      Posted

      Lynn, thank you. Part of my research is personal experience which can often be more realistic than anatomy and physiological books. I am so impatient and want to run before I can walk
  • dawnylou68
    dawnylou68 shaunagh5005

    Posted

    Hi there

    i just did a post to you and lost it how I don't know.

    i had DISCETOMY  April 13. PLIF AND CYST REMOVED JULY THIS YR.

    im still in lots of pain especially in both hips, forgot trying to do anything beofre lunchtime! I went out for a lil wander and coffee with parents and was in massive pain rest of eve and into night. My sleep is always disturbed due to pains in hips and down legs, also numbness in Toes and burning sensation in big toe on one foot.

    i am all set for a phased return to work at beginning of January however I'm dreading it as I don't seem to be progressing as I thought I would. The pain drives me mad and so does being on Tramadol for over two years grrrr!

  • graham6214
    graham6214 shaunagh5005

    Posted

    hi shaunagh i had a simmular op 8 years ago l5s1 and ever since ive had the same prob it might be something to do with the sacrum jiont and nerve endings hope this helps all the best graham
  • n8ster
    n8ster shaunagh5005

    Posted

    Hello ,

       I had a lamanectamy and lumar fusion on november 5th . I have had al sorts of pain from aching to feeling of fire on my right thigh and sometimes water running down my thigh . The way my surgon explains he had to go through my right side to operate and move muscles etc. to get to my spine . I will tell you it is getting better but still aches and I still take some oxycodone in the morning and evening . One thing that has helped me is walking . It is sopposed to strech out mucles, tendons, nereves and keep the scar tissuse from sticking together . I went through hell and I am sure you did also . I had severve depression right after surgery . Everthing is improving, but very slowly . Feel free to ask what you like . I think being proactive with your health is important and knowledge is power .I think walking is key to a better recovery .    nate

    • vineyard2020
      vineyard2020 n8ster

      Posted

      Hi n8ster. I had 5 surgeries, 2 discectomies that led to 2 fusions of L4 to S1, and 1 infection after my first discectomy. It has been one year since the start, and I am now 6 months post fusion. I have been walking a lot, and have been in therapy for 3 months. My feet are still numb and on fire. My fusions look good and are solid. I am hoping this is just a result of being opened and having my nerves messed with 5 times. I am at a loss and am looking for any answers I can get. If you have any insight, or if anyone has any insight, please feel free to respond. I would love to get back to work someday, but I am a paramedic/firefighter, and I need to be functional. Thanks!
  • n8ster
    n8ster shaunagh5005

    Posted

    I wanted to say one more thing . Don't be to hard on yourself and whatever you do ,DON'T BEND OVER ! I think it interrupts the fusion process and cause pain . I was using a recliner and found that getting up was killing me . It feels like it is starting to fuse together now since I am being more conscious of not bending and picking up things . It is extremely hard to take it easy but you have to do it .Don't feel bad about sleeping and taking naps . Your body has just gone through a very traumatic procedure and needs to repair itself . I drink a lot of water to hydrate and also to give my organs a break  from all the pills and the anesthesia you have had .
    • graham6214
      graham6214 n8ster

      Posted

      hi n8ster bending over will not interupt the fusion its like any op gentle exersise helps with the heeling prosses other wise you will seize up and be in more pain all the best graham
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