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- Microdiscectomy is a common surgery to remove a herniated portion of the intervertebral disc that is compressing the traversing spinal nerve root. The total recovery time is 6 weeks. Before you go home, physical therapists will instruct you on how to get in and out of bed.
Short walks are recommended on flat surfaces. A walker or cane can be used if required.
Patients can shower after 1 or 2 days but should cover the incision area with a small bandage and tape. Avoid water hitting directly over the surgical area, and avoid baths in a tub until told otherwise.
You may return to light work duties or desk jobs after 2 weeks. Driving (short distance) is allowed after 3 weeks.
Avoid sitting in the same position for more than 45-60 minutes. Take short walks for a few minutes every 30 minutes to an hour to relieve pressure.
You may return to heavy work as early as 5-6 weeks after surgery. You can resume sports after 6 weeks.
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Herniating a disc was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Having back surgery was emotionally traumatic. I felt so alone and scared. That was 2019. I am now pain free and living a normal life. YOU can get there too! You will not be stuck in this pain forever!
Hi, I am planning to get this surgery done in next few week. And after seeing some live surgeries here on YT i am scared as hellllll. Can you please share more of you experience on it? I have herniated disc between L3-L4, And the pain propagates in my left leg🥲
@@abhinn193 Sorry you are experiencing this. I’ll never forget the pain! I have my microdiscectomy experience, and others, on my channel.
im gettinh surgery on june 11 L5
Hi, I hope all is well.
I just had the surgery last week. I feel so much relief after. However, I was lifting a dining chair around a few times to have better comfort and sit wherever! Now I’m freaking out because I feel like some of that pain is returning. Not as bad just a light phantom pain effect. Please tell me I’m crazy! And everything’s going to be ok!
@@abhinn193 I share my experience on my channel. And interview several other people to share their experience too. I remember wanting to hear positive stories when I was about to get surgery. Now my channel is about sharing those stories. Best of luck!
Had this done about 6 days ago. I was in bed for nearly 3 months suffering severe pain in y right of my body. Decided to get this surgery and felt relieve as soon as i woke up from anesthesia.
Whatever you do for a year, don’t lift anything heavy. You do not want a spinal fusion unless you like being out of work in pain, and broke all the time
@@Trailerwalker been over three weeks now and feeling lot better but i started feeling some nerve sensation but no pain. Hopefully the pain is gone forever!
Same happened with me
how is the pain now ???@@user-ql5wt3gg9c
@@user-ql5wt3gg9chow do you feel now?
I'm 1 year out from my l5-s1 microdiscectomy. My ruptured disc causes excruciating leg pain. It felt like my thigh was being ripped apart. I lost all feeling in about 70% of my foot and was bed bound for about 2 months until I was able to get on steroids & get into PT. Those things definitely helped to lessen the pain but in the end I still had to have the surgery. It was the right choice for me. Recovery from the surgery went relatively well, my leg pain was almost entirely gone. Unfortunately what happened in return was that I now have lower back pain & I feel physically weaker. But the back pain is the lesser of 2 evils so if given the chance again I would still choose to have the surgery.
Hiya I’ve also had the same issue and had my surgery similar to yours around six months and have had severe lower back pain..
I think lower back pain comes with the side effects
Had the same thing a week ago, turns out I have extra nerves in my spine to make it more fun. But getting feeling and movement back so quickly has been unreal. Hopefully with time your back pain eases. Let's aim for that day with no pain :)
I still have lower back pain but it's treatable. Now My L5 is bulging. Going to the Dr tomorrow and looking at the least minimal invasive surgery. Chiropractor isn't working.
I hope you’re feeling better, it takes time
How's the pain now?
i had this surgery on the 15th of April 2024, its been 4 weeks and i no longer have back pain. I was in and out the same day of surgery. The first few steps were difficult as my left leg felt numb and still does from time to time. I am currently able to drive and return to normal activities around the house but still cautious until i hit the 6-8 weeks recommended recovery period. I am currently 35 years old and having a herniated disc at such a young age seemed to be such a shock to me. Happy to have had the surgery and being able to be able. I have read a few other comments and seems like a lot of people had similar pains and results.
Dude I had the same surgery 2 days after you 😂 still got some pain tho I guess healing must be different for everyone but I’m glad to hear you’re doing better and taking care of yourself 🎉
Hi, I am planning to get this surgery done in next few week. And after seeing some live surgeries here on YT i am scared as hellllll. Can you please share more of you experience on it? I have herniated disc between L3-L4, And the pain propagates in my left leg🥲BTW i am just 22😭
@@MICONMICDude Can you also give me some insights.I am scared as hell, Cant sleep and shit😭💀
Hi ,
I had microdisectomy for l4l5 i am 38. Did the doctor suggest Physiotheraphy after few weeks. How long did u wear a brace . Pls let me know as it would be helpful
Hello every one I had my L4-L5 Micro discectomy surgery last wk ,after surgery no pain but post operative need to follow BLT formula for 6 wks ,
I had this surgery 6 years ago. Unless there’s some other medical issue, this is an outpatient surgery. I got to the hospital at 7:30 am and was home by 3:00 pm. I came home with a huge bandage on and was told I could shower the next day albeit not by myself in case of anything.
I had a follow up appointment 2 weeks later but the large bandage came off after 5 days and the smaller one at the 2 week check up. I was able to start working out again…lightly after 6 weeks. Because I worked from home I resumed work the day after the surgery.
I was walking up to a mile by my 2 week check up but that’s just me, I’m an avid walker so may be different for others.
I have RA so now I have chronic back pain after the surgery. Not the surgeons fault…it’s just how my body works.
My disc herniation caused me not to be able to walk on my own so I definitely needed the surgery.
Everyone has a different experience.
I was released the same afternoon. Sore for a week but was cleared to do everything but lift more than 20 lbs. Drive Truck Now so it would be More of a sitting issue.
I had the surgery 6/7/2023 L5,S1..it was the BEST THING EVER!! I had been in dire, excruciating PAIN for 6 months
Is it very expensive?
Hello how you feeling now??
I had this surgery for L5 S1 on 11-03-2024 . Pain vanished as soon as I got out of anesthesia... But my left side plantar flexion which was weaker before surgery due to compression of nerve is still persisting though it is improved but still I can't stand on tip of my left toes..
Any negative after effects like low back pain?
Im still in a significant amount of pain 8 months after mine was done. And I'm in my mid 40s
I'm 22 years old and ive had 2 discectomys done. I had my first one in 2021, it was my L5S1 and L4. It helped a lot and i felt like i could leave everything behind but then i herniated my disks again in 2023. Had my L5S1 reworked and L3. The second one was very tough mentally and physcially. Im still recovering and am in pain, but i try to manage. They told me that if it happened again i would need a fusion. Hopefully i feel the same as i did after the first time.
I just watched a video that said it was minimally invasive outpatient surgery. Why are the descriptions so different? By the way I could really do without the awful music. Most people could
Minimally invasive if microdiscectomy is done. Not if normal/original/old school discectomy is done.
Microdiscectomy really helps but the time to fully recover is more than 8 weeks, in my case it took me 8 months to start jogging or doing pushups.bottomline,you have to be patient if you don,t wanna get into hospital again...
How are now I’m 3 months having a hard time getting back
@@frankfigueroa8628 now It has been 22 months for me.I feel great my back does not hurt at all. But I am careful anyway,when I sit at home I use a little cushion as a lumber support, do not lift heavy weights, but If I have to, I try to keep it close to my body.I can do only push-ups, chin-ups and jogging or running and squats.
@@gogajojua9868 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tuesday night for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
@@freestylebully4849 I would honestly try and avoid surgery I had the operation 18 months ago and it helped with the scatica in my leg but has mad my back so much worse and was told before the operation that its likely to make back worse but didn't release how much worse if I could go back I definitely would not get surgery
I agree it definitely takes more than 8 weeks to get back to “normal” activities. My microdiscectomy was 7 months ago and I’m still recovering. However, I’m very happy I decided to get this surgery because my life has been going back to normal since the day I walked out of the hospital.
I herniated two of my disks L4 and L5 10 millimeter, I was having the worst pain ever. There is no painkiller could helped except a bullet, so after forty days I was under the knife. Spending two night in the hospital I cam home on my own feet I took a walk in the park and later that day I even drove my car. I have medium pain on the incision area but my sciatic pain is gone for 80 percentage.Doctor told me that it's not gonna be hundred percent ever I think I made the right decision having a surgery because all other options would only prolonged my injury. Two nights in hospital was absolutely ncececcery because after the surgery for a few hours you might fee good but by night all the anesthesia worn out and I was in pain again the next day I felt better and stable so I could go home. I'm 73 so imagine I was worry so much.
Had L4L5 fusion, had the best neurosurgeon in ohio, still he says it takes 8 to 12 months to get back to full recovery, it takes that long for bone Graf to fully cure nothing quick about this.
Anyone out there developed SHINGLES - mine were three inches from L4-L5 inches to my incision. I am still dealing with them two weeks post op.
I have burning sensation on the lower back running towards the left leg. I have pain in my right leg into the foot. My MRI says minimal disc bulging and disc herniation. Any advice?
1 week out of surgery, slight pain in right leg just cane back on day 7, trying to stay in bed as much as possible, feels like cramps on both side of cut aswell
Before 2 weeks I have done this for disk remove... But now feeling pain in right leg ... Before surgery pain was in left leg.... Plzz answer who have experience
I had The L4 done. Home that afternoon and pain free. The lower back still does hurt. But it was only a couple weeks before I do everything, except 20 lb lifting limit. If you do The physical therapy it's way faster and easier recovery. Problem now is the L5. Looking for a less invasive surgery. Found it but I'm not sure if it's done near me.
Music sucks ..thinking about having this surgery
Sir i have done the surgery of L5 sI but my pain is now at the left side of the leg from hip bone to knee how surgery time is about 2 months and 12 days but i am not recover my pain plz reply sir
Hey are you still in pain what do the doctor recommended
i’m 17 years old and it’s the worst pain i’ve ever been through. i’m getting surgery it’s a couple of weeks. anybody got anything to help me with.
Now Have you done it bro ????
If yes How are you feeling now ???
Can lift heavy weights after the surgery? Like after how many months or years?
Anyone who knows?
@@ChrisEziono one responsible will answer, as for sure it is individual. If the doctor clears you for sports activity, just start at minimal weights, and gradually, very slowly increase them, only if your body reacts well to it.
Hi sir ..
Microdiscactomy surgery after possible heavy lifting.
Hello, friend, yes it is possible, because the procedure is used among professional athletes and personal trainers all around the world. I'm not a doctor, please consult your specialist.
Just had my microdiscectomy on 22nd i.e 2 days ago..that pain of L5 S1 BULDGE was excruciating..after many pain reliving therapy, doctor, ayurvedic, mayofascial, walking, PT, walking, above that I had too many Pain killers, nerve and muscle relaxant to keep me going, which caused infection on my kidney...
Finally had to go for surgery, I'll share what comes ahead
Update
Update ?
On bed rest since past 5 weeks and now I am out of pain.. I don't feel the pain in leg.
Slight pain in back i think that too must go once i start physio
Are you on med?
Coz I had the surgery on March too
@@mayangeraier5544 multivitamin only
Microdiscectomy..in Mumbai costs around 1500$ including operation theater medicines
What's the cost of surgery in your city??
Australia = free
In my country it's free I'm from israel
@@sanadh9061 nothing is free in the world. Someone is paying
$20,000-$50,000 without insurance and with insurance the price varies ...this is Florida
In South Africa with medical aid it was around $13600, thankfully fully covered by the medical aid at a private day hospital.
Ive had L4 L5 Discectomy 10 days ago now. I felt immediate relieve in pain for tge 1st 7 days but leg tingling and numbness starts to comeback for the last 3 days, Is that normal?
Same l4-l5. 3 weeks later and the tingling came back but without pain. Doc say is normal due to the nerve being compressed by the disc for a long time
had this same issue, turns out i had muscles around nerves that got tight/weak such as the psoas and piriformis. started working on stretching and strengthening thise muscles and feel great rn
It's been 6 weeks now since my microdiscectomy and still have nerve pain in my leg, doctor says it's normal due to the tightness of muscles around the nerve and it gets compressed. I really hope the pain goes, this is very frustrating to see that other people in the 9th day after surgery are with no pain at all, but the process is different in every person.
@@arturoramirez1913hey, how is it now?
@@arturoramirez1913any update on your condition?
I had this procedure and it didn't help at all
Sorry to hear that. May be the healing is slow?
Any update?
@@dfjdskf9234j4fisd hi. Yes. I started to feel better only about 4 months after the procedure. And now quite stable. The pain didn't go(1-3 from 10), but rest and stretches help. Now I almost don't take painkillers, maybe once a month ...
@@Misty16Haze is the disc still pushing on the nerve? Did they not remove the herniated section of the disc correctly? I just had surgery last Tuesday, I’m already feeling better with zero nerve pain, just surgical pain. 2-5ish but I’m on oxycodone.
@@dfjdskf9234j4fisd happy for you. I also felt no pain a week after the procedure, then it came back. Yes, I still feel pressure and light pain.
Hi, I am planning to get this surgery done in next few week. And after seeing some live surgeries here on YT i am scared as hellllll. Can anyone of you please share more of you experience on it? I have herniated disc between L3-L4, And the pain propagates in my left leg🥲 BTW m just 22😭