I really thought I was in the clear from another back surgery. But today I had my second. It has been a totally different experience. I can’t say it has been good, but it has been much better than the last one. Read more →
Tag: laminectomy
Lumbar Back Problems Return
So, a little over 3 years ago I had surgery on my L5-S1 disc. An unexpected rupture sent me on a trip to the hospital that ended up with the surgery. At the time, the L5-S1 was protruding 9mm. The MRI also showed that the L4-L5 (just above it) had a bit of a bulge. Read more →
L5-S1 Surgery Recovery – Week 13
I wasn’t going to do a post for today, but I am feeling pretty good. 13 Wednesdays ago I has laminectomy surgery to repair a ruptured disc between my L5 and S1 vertebra. Recovery is long and slow. Read more →
L5-S1 Surgery Recovery – 12 Weeks post-op
I think today I might start to measure in months. Recovery from an L5-S1 laminectomy is not fast. Long hours gave way to long weeks which seem to be giving way to months now. The weeks are going faster and I am seeing some improvements. Life is maybe back to 90% and activities are back to about 75%. Read more →
11 Weeks Post L5-S1 Surgery
There were many days that I didn’t think I’d make it 11 weeks post op. I’m not fully recovered now, but I am close to ~80% of my normal life. My biggest area for improvement is that I need to get more strength in my right leg. I had major weakness since the disc rupture. The good news is that… Read more →
L5-S1 Rehab “traithalon” – Good Progress
I pushed myself a bit today. I did a long walk, rode my bike and then did water therapy. No pain, and I felt pretty good. Read more →
L5-S1 Recovery – Sat on my bike
Not much of an update, but I just sat on my bike. No pain. First time on a real bike in a long time. 9 weeks and 2 days since the surgery. I’ll hit the stationary bike again today. I see a short ride on road in my near future. Read more →
L5-S1 Lamiectomy Recovery – Update 8 Weeks
It has been two weeks since I’ve been “surgically” cleared and 8 weeks since my L5-S1 laminectomy surgery. The physical therapy has been both humbling and rewarding. The best news is that there are days where I feel my life has some normal parts to it. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy Recovery – 4 weeks!
4 weeks ago I had back surgery (L5-S1 laminectomy). Recovery from back surgery is not a quick event. But, I can feel progress for sure. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy, Day 17
It has been 17 days, or about 2 and a half weeks since my L5-S1 laminectomy. I think I am starting to feel some solid improvement with muscle strength and numbness. Read more →