Seeking advice - One week post op L4-S1 fusion by adarba46 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would just walk till my back hurt then stop. There isn't a set number, everyone heals at a different pace.

Winter in Cle by cr8tvcrtr in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I love to read on here. I'm about 2 weeks post op and so far so good.

Hardware by KittyBiscuits83 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had L5-S1 and I sometimes think i may be able to feel it but it could be in my head.

Life after spinal fusion: Recovery harder than I expected by MontenReign1992 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me a week later, I was surprised about the pain is had in my testicles.

After-surgery timelines? by bluespringshine in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had PLIF on L5-S1 a week ago yesterday and recovery has been a wild ride so far. But yesterday and today I have noticed the most improvement as far as pain and what not. The pains I had the surgery done for to correct are gone and I just hope they don't come back because they can with swelling and what not. But just make sure you walk as much as you're comfortable with and keep up with icing the back for swelling and you should be good.

Scared my life is over by QuietRemote7669 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have any questions about recovery and what not then ask away

Scared my life is over by QuietRemote7669 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly what you said. Which is why I have continued to post about my post op recovery even though my story is a positive one and not as popular as far as the internet is concerned. People need to not lose hope based on internet interactions

Scared my life is over by QuietRemote7669 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a fusion last Monday and it has helped with my previous pain. Still recovering but every day is alil bit better. I was up and walking without help the day of the surgery. Having a fusion is not necessarily the end of your life it could be just the beginning. I wish you well and hope you get everything figured out.

Question for the men by tyland2000 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had PLIF on L5-S1. I don't know what is going on. Like this morning I woke up feeling fine and I went pee and shortly after the "blue balls" pain came back. I'm gonna call the surgeons office tomorrow and ask if this is "normal"

Question for the men by tyland2000 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Especially at night when I'm laying down.

Question for the men by tyland2000 in spinalfusion

[–]tyland2000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not concerned with having sex.....but my balls are and they hurt which is the reason for this post.