scared for the future

I am going in for my third back surgery and it s going to be a big one. 360 lumbar spinal fusion. my ? is did any of you ever got this done and was able the continue your their job after recovery.
my job is a floor nurse (lpn). I know time will only tell but i would love to hear your rehab story.
long road ahead of me. please say a prayer.

pm to you

prayin for ya

Praying.

Every spinal surgery is serious. As soon as possible after surgery get up and walk because the body will start healing sooner and faster.
Best wishes.

Prayers sent.



Charlie

Had it done 10 years ago, the best thing that could have been done. The previous ten years was miserable and pure suffering. When I woke up in recovery I knew I was a changed person for the better. There was no more pain and that wasn't from being under. My surgery lasted 7.5 hours and they had me up and walking two hours after. It wasn't very dignified wearing that split hospital gown but I did it. The following weeks they wanted me walking two miles a day, I used a cane and did an old man shuffle, but that soon passed. My Doc. said the worse thing to do is to sit on the couch and not be active. Those are the horror stories you hear about.

The drawback - I was a heavy equipment mine mechanic and I never went back to that line of work. I'm a liability according to company policies, and I was given a 40 lb weight limit. The physicals I use to take had you lifting 100 lbs from the floor to above your chest.

I'm very careful about what I lift and how I do it as I was given a second chance at a quality life and I have no plans of mucking it up. My wife and kids noticed such a great improvement in my mood also as there is nothing worse than constant pain and misery.

Good luck, It is scary to think about - but there are some good surgeons and I was blessed to have two of them.

thank you all for the prayers!!!

Prayers sent!

Praying

Never had it done however both my brothers did. You must follow exactly what the rehab and docs say post-op. Follow their instructions to a T. Neither of my brothers did and are paying for it. You'll be OK!!!

I think the hardest part so far is trying to quit chewing snuff I still enjoy it but I know I have to quit.

Well my back surgery went well, could use some more prayers 🙏🙏

Prayers sent. How are you feeling?

prayers sent

Prayers sent

Prayers from here

God Bless

Glad it went wil. Praying for a speedy recovery

Good to hear. Prayers continue here.





Charlie

Prayers on the way ….

Garry-

Finally Got my pain under control ,couldn’t sleep for the first 15+ hrs after surgery because of pain.
Thanks for the prayers they do help🙏🙏

Prayers to you Yooper. (ever seen the movie "Escanaba in da moonlight")?

Yep, good movie except the Alien stuff in it

I like to up date you all. I am doing ok but bored, Iam going to physical therapy twice a week, I pray this helps because there simply things I cannot do for myself yet .
Please continue to pray for my family and myself. I would also like to give a big shout out to Patricia, Zim, Paul and the rest of Tman family for the awesome get well gift.
Thank you!!!

Hang in there it will get better.