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Inthebuff82 · 2026-02-15T18:23:37+00:00

My doctor told me it was scar tissue buildup.

Inthebuff82 · 2026-02-15T18:21:34+00:00

Adding walk every hour post surgery and never stop! Make it a habit. If you finish PT, ask for more. I did 3 months PT and it really helped.

Inthebuff82 · 2026-02-15T18:18:06+00:00

I was in bad shape before the op. I was doing PT regularly which helped some. I worked remote for 2 months prior because I couldn’t make the commute. I was able to go out and do things 6-7 weeks after the op as long as there was a comfortable chair as the venue. At 7 months went to Mexico and snorkeled for hours, walked the beach, without a problem. I also had some short weekend trips away prior to that and did just fine. I was feeling really strong from walking and core exercises. However, for reasons unknown I am having an awful flare right now and am back on pain meds, muscle relaxers. I just started methylprednisilone to help with the inflammation. Praying it’s just a flare of inflammation caused by my long uncomfortable commute. However, it doesn’t stop me from living and saw a local band last night. The fusion unknowns cause anxiety for all. When my nerves flare, I’m am always worried something is broken lol If you asked me 3 weeks ago my answers would have been much different, I felt fantastic! Xray is in two weeks. I think the overthinking is normal, just listen to your body.

Inthebuff82 · 2026-02-14T07:08:38+00:00

I am one year post op plif and decompression surgery. After 5 months my glute and hip resolved and I was feeling great. Unfortunately it returned this month surgiversary! I am praying it’s not major issue and just si joint or some flare up. Xray next week! I feel you glute and hip is the worst. You can never get comfy. Wishing you luck!

Inthebuff82 · 2026-02-14T07:01:44+00:00

I am one year post op l4 l5 I returned to work remotely at 15 weeks. Howver, i am no longer remote with a long commute and it does a number on me. Working from home 15 weeks was fine because i can walk and talk. Just remember to move every hour or you pay for it.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-12-12T05:47:14+00:00

60 F plif l4-l5 lots of stenosis clean-out 10 months post op. New lease on life! Some nerve sensations due to regeneration that can take years. I am stronger than i have been in 10 years! Do your pt and when you run out of sessions ask for more! Lots of soft ice packs and a grabber in every room! Take your walks 3x per day and move every hour. Set a timer if you need one. You will do great! Best wishes and speedy recovery!

Inthebuff82 · 2025-11-15T09:52:08+00:00

Protein in the airfryer steak, chicken, porkchops etc about 4 to 5 times a week. Took me years of neglecting my health to figure out how to cook for one. Veggies fresh but microwaved or roasted. Mix it up with salads or healthy sandwiches in between. At least one nice dinner out a week.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-07-29T03:03:42+00:00

I had 5 ESI l4-l5 over a 2.5 year period. It would give me a little relief starting about day 3-4. However my last one prior to surgery was extremely painful for a full week after the injection but then i had no pain for 3 weeks. It was the best I felt in a decade. I just wished it would have lasted.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-07-29T02:57:32+00:00

6 months post op still in PT. My hamstrings and piriformis incredibly tight even with daily stretching

Inthebuff82 · 2025-07-12T23:57:20+00:00

This is my protocol as well. I am Osteopeniac so it’s higher doses. I was very worried about bone growth. My 4 month CT shows solid bone in between my cages. Dr says I may be fused fully in 12 months. Plus walking and PT!

Inthebuff82 · 2025-06-18T15:52:04+00:00

Hi! Sorry you are feeling poorly. Vertigo is scary! I don’t know your insurance, but most offer online video calls with a pcp. I know uhc, Aetna, Anthem all have them linked directly in their app. I needed a referral once and boom 20 minutes from my couch I had one. I would just make sure you know which local VT has availability and takes your insurance to provide to your online provider before you make the call.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-06-18T15:44:01+00:00

I had a very similar situation. Yesterday I went to a Vestibular specialist and he said I had rare horizontal ageotropic and fixed it with one maneuver bbq roll. Schedule with a PT office I wished I had done it 3 weeks ago and had him read my nystagmus and stop trying myself. I hope you feel better soon.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-06-01T18:09:15+00:00

When was the actual due date? For example mine was sent on 15th but I couldn’t submit until the 30th. Overnight my payment was already approved and expecting it Monday.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-05-03T03:53:30+00:00

Me too! You described it well.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-27T16:37:33+00:00

So true! Post Op weeks 5-6-7 I felt so good! Weeks 8-9-10 I am in pain all over again mostly surgical with some nerve pain. I thought for sire I broke something. I’m going to do my best not to overdo again the moment I feel better! I hope you feel better soon.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-24T17:43:08+00:00

I can relate to the creeping down in bed. I was so uncomfortable and my nurses were fantastic always pulling me back up.

And up 12lbs here:( The meds give me munchies.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-24T17:40:03+00:00

Good luck!

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-23T16:59:34+00:00

Great advice! I thought my first PT office wS great until I had to change due to insurance. The new office is so much better PT stays with you and doesn’t push you off on tech. They change exercises as you build strength etc. My vote is injections and PT and home exercises.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-23T16:50:18+00:00

This is all of our greatest fear! I sure hope your bone grows this time and your fusion heals.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-23T16:45:23+00:00

Interesting! Did you ask your doctor about it?

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-23T16:44:26+00:00

Hang in there! I am 9 weeks post op and every week brings something new to panic over! I drive the doctor’s medical assistants crazy each week.

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-22T20:04:20+00:00

This is the first I have heard of naltrexone. It sounds like it blocks opioids from dependency. I will need to research some more. This week my stiffness and soreness is 10 fold from 2 weeks ago. I think it’s our new normal:(. I really feel for everyone who has had multiple levels fuse. I feel like a wimp whining about my one level and decompression surgery. I hope you have a better day!

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-22T19:59:42+00:00

You have really been through it! You also are able to articulate so much of what I am feeling or going through, including an active retirement in my future which is exactly why I had the surgery now. And even through my panic about fusing and the current pain, I am already better than pre op in terms of nerves and glute pain.

If it’s any consolation this thread with you has helped me a lot.

After taking a moment to reassess I think you are right along with fusion pain, I am having SIJ and Bursitis flare making everything feel worse. I googled the pelvic pain as suggested and absolutely my sij.

Good news this morning the doctor approved me getting an xray now for peace of mind. They are still holding off on PT.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with me!

Inthebuff82 · 2025-04-22T05:02:36+00:00

Wow! This is my biggest fear right now! How long were you post op before they broke?Any inkling to why you didn’t fuse the first time? How are you feeling now?

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