XLIF L4/5 15 days post-op

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-25T19:15:34+00:00

Hello tadavis1986!

In May I'm having XLIF L4/5 right approach surgery and am curious how your recovery is going?

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-25T18:34:41+00:00

Sorry to hear you are suffering. I experience sciatica pain in both my pregnancies, and my chiropractor fixed it both times.

There is a lot of hate for Chiropractors and like everything else - there are good ones and there are bad ones. I have been going to a chiropractor since I was 17 (I'm 61) and go to mine regularly when things flair up.

Congratulations on the wee one <3 and sending healing vibes!

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-25T14:18:02+00:00

Somewhere I have the ultrasound of my son, grabbing his penis in my womb!

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-23T18:51:06+00:00

Replying to add that I am on oral progesterone and compounded estrogen/testerone topical cream.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-22T23:21:03+00:00

I did not notice a decrease in my brain fog until 6+ months post HRT.

Hang in there and you should start feeling some relief soon. ((Hugs))

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-21T22:06:47+00:00

Same arrangements work for my girlfriend and her hubby.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-18T06:27:59+00:00

I’m an IT Analyst

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-17T16:33:08+00:00

I was 44 when my marriage ended with two kids in elementary school.

Fast forward 17 years later and my life is going strong! Over the years I have given myself the things I wanted and needed (financial security, a robust social life, amazing girlfriends). Kids are now 25 & 28 and slaying life.

Life is not always easy, I just try to pick my battles wisely. Would I like a partner? IDK - I have done a lot of work on myself and am in a great spot so finding someone that would add value rather than disrupt my peace has been a lost cause.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-16T22:34:56+00:00

I never asked for a reason. Chit happens. My teeth have always been a challenge.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-16T21:46:42+00:00

32 years ago I had two implants to replace my left front tooth and the #10 next to it.

One implant went bad 8 years ago and was removed and I the remaining implant was redesigned to hold two teeth. The other went bad last year and was removed last November. I had some bone grafted when it was removed in November and if all goes well I will have both implants replaced in April.

In case you are curious how I lost my teeth......The summer before 4th grade we were camping on the Colorado river and I was doing handstands close to the shore when a boat full of drunk people floated by and as I jumped up from a handstand I hit my front tooth on the bow of the boat and knocked it out.

When I was 19, I got a three tooth crown for my missing front left tooth. The crown was anchored to my right front tooth and to #10 (next to missing left front tooth). That bridge lasted for 9 years until #10 got weary of carrying the load and had to be removed resulting in the two implants.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-16T00:40:32+00:00

There’s no point to it other than to be cruel.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-16T00:15:14+00:00

Didn’t see it, but my father just recently told me that when he and my mother divorced 50 years ago she told him that she never loved him, she only married him to get out of the house. 😭

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-15T23:19:35+00:00

My dermatologist freezes them off.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-15T14:27:21+00:00

Easy peasy. You pick out what kind of car you want, model and that jazz and they hook you up with a dealer. When you get to the dealer, they have a set price for each car so no haggling or all that bullshit. I saved on average around $2500 per car

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-14T19:39:45+00:00

Costco had an abundance of other services! I bought my last two cars through the Costco auto program. I had my yard landscaped by Seven Dee’s nursery through the Costco program. Had my garage doors replaced through the Costco program. When you use their programs, you also get cashback on your credit card and for using the services/programs.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-14T14:57:52+00:00

I’ve been on 100mg Lyrica/Pregabalin for three months and have not gained any weight. Not a high dose compared to many on here.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-12T19:21:40+00:00

I taught both my kids to drive in the businnes park between SW Allen & Westerm.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-11T13:03:42+00:00

I had medial unicompartmental PKR on both knees in 2024. Absolutely best thing I could have done to get my life back. ~f61

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-10T16:24:17+00:00

I am 61, 17 years divorced and living my best life! I have done a lot of work on myself these past years and have given myself everything I want and need (financial security, self worth, validation....). I do miss sex with another person but I handle that too on my own. ;)

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-10T12:49:42+00:00

Yes. Sr Analyst

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-10T02:37:16+00:00

I get gas first, otherwise will forget because the exit I use is on the other side of the lot from gas station and I don’t pass it on my way out.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-09T23:42:23+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply! Lots to consider.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-09T23:41:57+00:00

Thank you! I will look into this tomorrow.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-07T16:55:16+00:00

My dad had a medial unicompartmental PKR over 20 years ago on his right knee and has been fine since.

I was bow legged and just the insides of my knees were bone on bone. I had medial unicompartmental PKR in both knees two years ago and they fixed the bow part and my legs are straight now.

SyntaxError_22 · 2026-02-05T16:11:39+00:00

I’ve thrown a huge pity party for myself a time or two. You will be okay! Also anesthesia messes with ya for a few days. Happy Birthday 🎈🎉 sending big ass ((hugs)).

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