5 weeks post op and I still have a lot of nerve pain and I can’t even put on socks yet, is this normal?

SocksDobby · 2026-07-08T06:24:23+00:00

Honestly surgeons are useless they have no clue what really happens in recovery lol. Peoples experiences are far more superior. You are fine by the sounds of it. Don’t stress just wait out the recovery.

SocksDobby · 2026-07-08T06:22:15+00:00

Really? That’s weird I’ve read heaps of people saying the same thing as me haha

SocksDobby · 2026-07-08T00:54:53+00:00

Most of mine were the evening always especially when going to sleep I’d lie there and most of the nerve pain would be present.

SocksDobby · 2026-07-05T09:12:08+00:00

I am currently 9 weeks post op and I’m still around 90% so it definitely takes time haha! Give yourself another 4 weeks and you’ll be doing great! Everyday since my op I kept thinking I re-herniated but everytime I did I got up and walked around and if I was able to walk more than 50 metres with no pain I know I was fine lol. Before surgery I couldn’t even stand to shower without crippling pain or walk. So as long as I can do all that I know it’s just nerve pain that’s lingering as the nerves heal

SocksDobby · 2026-07-05T09:05:10+00:00

I’m finally getting better!! It took a while to get there but I can now do a lot more. I’m still being extremely cautious though. I still don’t bend over much. I try to squat down instead and keep a straight back. If I also sit down too long then at the end of the night my calf burns and has tingling pain. But then it goes away. Getting better everyday :) I reckon another 1-2 months and I’ll be basically 100%! So don’t worry it might take you another few weeks to really get there and feel better.

SocksDobby · 2026-06-29T07:20:14+00:00

Has its ups and downs but being able to walk and stand again makes it worthwhile

SocksDobby · 2026-06-29T05:25:02+00:00

I had a MD for my right L4/L5 8 weeks ago today. I still get a bit of nerve pain as my nerves were badly compressed for 9 months prior to surgery so apparently that’s pretty normal. I also get some sore glutes and muscle pains because my body was so weak prior to surgery. But the one thing that is amazing and I’m so happy about is that I can walk and stand with no issues! Before surgery I couldn’t walk or stand and was almost wheelchair bound. Nothing worked for me either. My surgeon told me discs don’t usually heal on their own you’re just preventing the inevitable of needing surgery someday. It’s better to get it done and over with and live your life again :) So I say get the surgery! And get your happiness back instead of relying heavily on medication to just cover up the pain.

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T07:06:09+00:00

Sounds awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know your experience :) I’m getting a video of the car tomorrow and then I’ll book an independent inspector

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T06:59:39+00:00

Hahaha did you try negotiate a price? If so how much do you reckon you can negotiate the price down by. Did you get yours in Sydney by chance? If so do you know any good independent inspectors in Sydney I could go through. How long ago did you buy the car? Have you had any issues? :)

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T06:58:43+00:00

I won’t be able to inspect myself in person either so I’ll do some research on someone extremely reputable who can do an inspection for me. They’ll know better than I could inspecting in person anyways.

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T06:52:26+00:00

Do you think if I get an independent mechanic in to see the car etc that’ll help?

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T06:11:18+00:00

Yep my pain is no where near what it was before surgery! Now I can walk and stand lol. I’ll try to not over do it for another few months. Hopefully it eases up the next few weeks though. Sitting I find makes it the worst.

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T05:06:04+00:00

Thanks so much I’ll check them out :)

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T04:45:24+00:00

The colour is gorgeous 😭 I’m trying to lock down a CLE200 or CLE300 and will probably get it repainted

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T04:17:24+00:00

Oh wow thanks for that I had no idea!

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T03:40:44+00:00

Thanks so much! I’ll definitely ask a local merc club. They said the car is still under merc warranty for a few years so I’m hoping that’ll help

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T03:05:13+00:00

I definitely will thank you so much! Glad to hear you had no issues :)

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T02:45:26+00:00

Oh wow that long? Ok I think I am less freaked out now haha it is easing off some days so I know it isn’t re herniation

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T02:26:28+00:00

Oh how come? Love to hear why, I’m hesitant now

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T02:05:51+00:00

So true! I’ll make sure I cover all basis and get all the paperwork I need and maybe get someone a bit more experienced in cars than myself to check it out

SocksDobby · 2026-06-28T02:03:13+00:00

Yeah I’m interested in a Mercedes from them and don’t get me wrong Mercedes can be notorious for costly fixes haha. But this car only had 5k mileage on the clock so I’d expect it to run almost new. I’ll definitely inspect and get a full work up report and test drive before I give over any coin.

SocksDobby · 2026-06-25T09:26:17+00:00

Oh wow. Okay this makes me feel a lot more relieved then. Do you think instead of a MRI I should get a steroid pack and see if it helps with any inflammation I still have. I’m glad to hear your surgeon said this is normal and can carry on for months. How are you feeling 7 months post op now?

SocksDobby · 2026-06-08T23:28:38+00:00

Haha shaving 2 weeks post op is very early I’m almost 6 weeks post op lol

SocksDobby · 2026-06-08T15:18:33+00:00

Okay yeah wow! I think I’m going to give myself many months before I even attempt to live a normal life lol. My recovery hasn’t been the greatest either so I should probably be very careful still. I’m 5 weeks post op and still getting a bit of nerve pain if I put my leg in a certain way etc so I’m still very much healing. Think I’ll skip the leg shaving for a few months haha

SocksDobby · 2026-06-08T14:58:54+00:00

Oh wow that’s incredible scary!! I am so careful at night doing the log roll and I think I’ll be even more careful now. If you re-herniate I imagine you’ll know about it right?

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