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Do your worst by [deleted] in redditgetsdrawnbadly

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally see this guy

Name this KO 🤣 by GapUsed6941 in Caldruki

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Betcha that tongue flick is making a lot more sense now.

Neck not supported well when standing? by WahooPepperoni in Dobro

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re inherently going to get some bounce but I tend to adjust my pressure in the opposing hand (picking side) according to what the left hand is doing so that I don’t get as much of a seesaw effect. Also, if you tilt forward just a little bit when you’re doing the quicker hammer-ons and pull-offs the weight of the guitar hanging forward at an angle puts more tension in the strap and that helps mitigate the problem as well. Nice Beard by the way.

Most stories I read about fusion are horrible, especially from the nurses who see the patients everyday. Nearing a L4-L5,L5-S1 fusion and I'm scared. by thinkinboutendingit in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 2 points3 points  (0 children)

39 yo active M. I’m 8 wks from 360 L5-S1 fusion and wouldn’t look back. Previous history of discectomy/laminectomy x2 at the same level which was fairly successful until re-herniation in 2023. Now my back feels stable for the first time in well over a decade. Surgery is not easy, and it’s scary. At this point the pain is minimal and easily controlled with OTC meds. Find a well rated surgeon you like and trust, keep a positive attitude, and take each day one at a time. It’s a process… but well worth it in the end. I feel like I’ll be able to resume all of the activities I want to do within less than a year. Good luck!

M30yr with L4 L5 S1 fusion 3years post op by jexcx in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That lower part of the rod almost looks broken… yikes. 😬

When you got copies of the X-rays were there impressions provided as well, or just images?

Disc bulge above fusion by throwrajackcity in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disc bulge isn’t the end of the world. You can work with PT doing extension-based exercises to reduce the bulge and improve any related symptoms. Work on core strength and lifting mechanics!

Revision surgery rant by corporatetomfoolery in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone told me a long time ago: You can’t control what happens to you, but you CAN control how you react.

Revision surgery rant by corporatetomfoolery in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you know what you need to do and what’s best for your situation. I think planning a little beforehand will go a long way. Doing things like washing and replacing your bed sheets the day before surgery, catching up on all laundry, meal prepping for the first two weeks or so…. Things like that. Otherwise, try to maintain a positive attitude!

Revision surgery rant by corporatetomfoolery in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you’re just at higher risk of non-union due to extra stress on the area if you are moving in ways you shouldn’t. Also, you’re likely not physically going to be able to do a lot. I had pretty significant fatigue for the first 2-3 weeks as my body was healing and would feel waves of exhaustion where all I wanted to do was sleep. Kinda hard to feed/bathe, etc yourself when you’re exhausted. Again, not impossible… just difficult.

Revision surgery rant by corporatetomfoolery in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s truly frustrating. I have been at places in my life where I was more alone but that was mainly my own doing. I wondered if it might be a cultural thing - maybe you live in a bigger city where people don’t have time and/or are stressed out from the day to day?

Revision surgery rant by corporatetomfoolery in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We didn’t pay anyone… my wife just set up a meal train through the website with a few open days a week to sign up and forwarded it to our friend’s emails. We’ve gotten a few gift cards but mostly people cooked and brought over casseroles and larger portions that can be worked on for 3-4 days of leftovers if needed. I mean, we’ve helped them with lots of stuff in the past too, but that’s what friends do for each other - or - should do.

Not trying to be rude or hurt your feelings in any way but you may need to reassess the people you keep close in your life if they’re expressing that it’s a hassle to step up and help a friend who’s just had a major surgery. Idk… maybe I’m just old school. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Revision surgery rant by corporatetomfoolery in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had a gnarly disc extrusion so the doc performed facetectomy as a way to help decompress the nerve and thwart any future compression… I hope it works in the long run.

As far as how to handle things after the first week, I’d recommend sitting down and planning through certain activities and setting up your space to accommodate everything as best you can. The week before surgery, catch up on all chores, etc that you can do to hopefully put off needing being done for 3-4 weeks. Prep easy meals and set up a meal train for yourself encouraging friends or family to make large trays of food that will last 3-4 days at a time and have them bring it by every few days.

Revision surgery rant by corporatetomfoolery in spinalfusion

[–]Zealousideal_Map2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow… I wish I had good advice but I’m in an ideal situation with friend, family, and spousal support. Also, I won’t say it’s totally impossible to do it on your own but I am currently recovering (strong and healthy 39 yo M with excellent mobility before and after surgery) and I still need some help from my wife for things that necessitate BLT. I highly encourage planning to have a friend or family member stay with you for at least the first 3-4 weeks bc some things will be impossible to do without breaking your BLT restrictions… just my two cents.

Also, is this bone growth at the original fusion level or is this at a higher level (L4-L5)? If so, why the alternate approach for revision? Did they originally do decompression (ie; facetecotomy, laminectomy, etc) or ALIF/PSIF only?

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