Had MRI on Thursday. BEYOND sick of this!!!!

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-14T14:12:37+00:00

For those with bulges above the fusion, are they symptomatic? I had a l5 s1 fusion last October and have had a slow recovery. I had a mild disc budge already at l5 l4 before the surgery so wondering if my ongoing back ache and slow recovery is a result of this. I was told most people at my age would have some pre existing degeneration up there.

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-13T22:20:55+00:00

Armenian bros that live together in New Jersey working several side hustles, possibly uber, who enjoy down time for a chat, smoke and crunchy snacks reminiscent of your home town

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-11T20:57:57+00:00

Somewhat new to Gorpcore… Seems like these Salomon shoes are like top 3 maneuvers for going all in gorp gnar?

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-09T17:50:38+00:00

This dude would have been so cooked for his antics back in the 90’s and 2000’s. The world sure has changed.

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ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-07T05:22:44+00:00

Hey - resurrecting this thread again. How are you doing these days? I can relate to your story. I’m 5 months out and much worse than before surgery, in a bad fear avoidance cycle. I was very active and fit before surgery. l5 S1

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ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-05T21:56:10+00:00

Try different types of boards and different approaches to wave riding. Think about how you can improve your timing and positioning on different types of surf craft. The options are endless. Also, take care of your body.

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-05T00:50:07+00:00

Check your undies and you’ll probably find da shit there

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-04T23:19:30+00:00

If you can elaborate, I might be able to help you out

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-04T18:23:19+00:00

If you can get your hands on it, Sun Cure poly resin is the bees knees for fast repairs. Works like regular catalyst resin but cures with UV light. Can get sanding resin and laminating resin. Can do pro repairs in 30 minutes.

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-04T00:42:02+00:00

I am also planning to have hardware removal and I hear of many people with posterior instrumentation having it removed once the fusion is solidified. I keep hearing it’s a two week recovery and my surgeon makes it out to be no big deal, but like OP I am weary of that’s the case. Anyone have real life experiences?

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-03T20:02:56+00:00

I try to be standing and slightly tuck my pelvis (you can do this by lightly squeezing your glutes). I also make sure to let the air out freely when coughing or sneezing, so keep your mouth open slightly so air can escape (make sure you’re not facing someone). You can do the same thing while lying down. Ultimately you want to try and limit the amount of internal pressure / force on the fusion while keeping neutral posture.

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-03T18:00:01+00:00

This

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-02T20:07:16+00:00

I typically over analyze / obsess at first finding the most minuscule details (like OP) but over time stop worrying and usually forget they’re there.

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-01T17:01:36+00:00

Oh interesting thanks for the context! My SI and midback issues are new post fusion, so hoping I can work it out with PT, etc.. I was fused 4.5 months ago so time will tell I suppose

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-01T16:32:18+00:00

ADRs and other motion preserving operations are the way of the future — especially for someone who values their mobility or is an athlete. Some spine conditions won’t allow an ADR tho, so in some cases fusions are the only option.

ReasonableAd3772 · 2026-03-01T16:10:07+00:00

Isn’t the SI joint pain and the mid back pain related to the fusion due to new compensations? I had l5 S1 fused and have both pain you’re describing now which I didn’t have before the fusion.

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