4 month post L4- L5 Discectomy
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- Recorded 4 months post L4-L5 Discectomy. Brief update on my recovery and what Ive been doing since the last video.
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I had mine in 2005 and got mine glued shut . I was back working in month and playing softball in 3 months . I barely had any discomfort after surgery and went home within huge bandage with small gauze pack and felt great . 19 yrs later still not even an ache
Yo, you got the disc glued shut?! They can do that? Every resource I look at says they can't do anything to close off the disc, and I'm really interested in doing something to seal off that hole they're about to leave in me!
Thank you and to God for these videos!!! Giving me hope is bring me out of a scary place! Thank you Ryan! You are a beast. 18 days out of exact same surgery.
How u feeling in 2020 ? Any updates? I'm keen to know.
Yes please let us know
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Worst thing after a discectomy..... COUGHING
Worse than that is sneezing
Unfortunately for me i came down with a nasty cold the week after surgery. Feels like i am being punished!
@@Jmath121 agree sneezing is the worst!!!
Absolutely horrendous 🙈 its the worst pain in the world
@@sbroadbentphoto id say laughing hard is a close 2nd. cant even have too much fun 😭
Hey man thanks for the videos you helped me get thru the fear of going to get surgery . Today July 11th I just got home from microdisectomy . I am happy your feeling better now cause it gives me hope for my future . I own a wrestling school and it’s sucks I won’t be able to teach for a while but I got great coaches to help me . Thanks for all the info and inspiration.
How are you doing after 2 years?
How are you now?
Any heavy lift you do ,it's a pressure on you disc.
If you feel no pain now, doesn't mean that your disc it's back to his full capacity. Stay away from jumps or anything that will put your disc under stress.
I had this problem for 7 years, was a gym guy, and 2 weeks ago had my surgery as well.
Just remember that no pain doesn't necessarily mean that you can stress that disc. It's vulnerable for at least 1 year.
6 months after surgery. Recovery is hell. Use to doing
2 jobs plus kickboxing. Now can't even pick up 4 dishes.!! Same leg pain back again!! Sometimes feels worse than before the surgery. Don't know if I should wait and be patient more. Or go back to the doc. Which honestly don't have guts to do. Scared of what he gonna say. Glad u doing good. All of the best.
How are you now?
It's too bad he never posted another video but this was still a pretty informative video.
This guy still alive??? Id love to hear how hes progressed in the last few year's. It would be super helpful to all us suffering. Best wishes
Hey glad to see you were doing well after 4 months. Was wondering if you could give us an update on how you’re doing now. Thanks man!
I agree
Your videos are so helpful! I’m glad you pointed out the roller coaster ride to recovery. I’m at 4 weeks and so anxious to get back in the gym, but so afraid of reinjury. Did you struggle with fear of reinjury? It really gets in my head sometimes. When did you stop the gabapentin?
Thank you for your information. I’m at week five and still dealing with pain but on my opposite side before surgery. It definitely is a roller coaster because I had pain free the first three weeks. I’m at week six with therapy starting this week. So thank you for taking time it helped the emotional discouragement.
I’m having the same experience. How did it work out for you? 😢
I had L4 L5 S1 discectomy 2 days ago. Since then I don’t take anything for pain. A little sciatica once in a shine but it goes away quickly . Still wearing my back brace they gave me . So far so good
I've followed your back videos from the start, thanks for putting them out man. I'm 35 days post op and feeling good. I'm excited to get back to training again. I'm a firefighter and I can wait to get back to kicking in doors.
Hey Vic, Really appreciate the comment and thanks for following along. Did you also have a discectomy? 30 days is that point where you tart feeling like you can be yourself again, but you cant lol! Take it slow.
IronFive0 Yessir, I had a Micro Discectomy at the L4/L5 level. How long did you wait until you started lifting slowly again? I’m dying to just sweat! I walk a lot and I walked on the treadmill at the gym and it felt good just to be in there.. I still haven’t bent over to pick anything up or tie my shoes.. I’m scared as fuck something bad will happen lol
IronFive0 I’m also a former athlete and I think that’s why I’m so eager to just get a good sweat goin. But like you said I am taking it easy, shits just hard.
@@LIFTLEGIONCOM Hey man, I'm struggling with the same injury and also a lifter. How are you now?
@@armandogonzalez0814 Hey Armando, sorry to hear this man. I am great! Besides the little tweaks here and there I am good. I'm glad I ended up getting the surgery because my day to day pain level was unbearable. I got my life back after surgery. How did you mess yours up?
I feel you! I'm 7 days out with 14 staples and soo bored laying around
5 days post op and I’m feeling amazing.
How are you doing now?
I’m five days out and I feel awful 😂
the plant didn't die !
ha, i noticed that too!
Right :))
I am a yoga instructor and was devastated at my diagnosis of surgery. I appreciate these videos so much as I am about to go under in about 2 weeks. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs!! Your first video scared the crap out of me lol but your right GOTTA BE PATIENT!!
how are you now?
Wow, youd think yoga would be the best preventative measure. But again getting hurt can happen to anyone? Hope you are well?
@amyrakoczy8470 I happened upon your comment and wanted to see how you are doing. My yoga practice has been on pause since I herniated my L3-4 5 months ago. I am one week post surgery and am looking to get back to the studio. Any suggestions are appreciated.
No down dog, fwd folds or twists for a month or more.
Dead lifting after this type of I jury is crazy. You kinda have to way up the risk to benefit and the risk far out weigh the benefit. Jusy do another exercise man.
You totally inspired me to go through with my microdiscectomy! Thank you for sharing all of this! 🤘🏼
Brandon How are you now bro? How's
D the surgery go?
Hey brother so glad I came across your videos. I am a Counterterrorism officer for the NYPD and I wear the heavy vest, carry the M4 and other equipment. I have been out of work since the beginning of April due to 2 herniated discs. In the beginning it was sciatica and then it got worse. I did the 3 injections and have been doing physical therapy and I still do not feel back to normal. I have some good days and some bad. I am having the microdiscectomy on July 25th. I hope it works brother. Thank you for being so informative. God bless 🙏🙏
How's your back now? Howd the surgery and recovery go? Please write back 😁
Please tell us how are you doing now?
How did this go please? I do the same job and am suffering!
Carlos Pizarro
How are you feeling now?
Docs has recommended me the same should I go for it??
Will I be able to workout again like I use to do.
Please share your experience its important for me n all other people here
@@ravisharma7240 kaisa h bhai
I had my microdiscectomy L4-L5 now 4 weeks ago, and they put en implant in as well , because the disk is really little now. I have to say I do feel soooo good, only sometimes little pain in operation area. Now ciatic pain anymore since I waked up from the operation.The worst after the operation was the first week. Had to rest for 10 days , only bed and armchair. First two days nearly only in bed. I started already with physiotherapy once a week and I do since a little more than one week my walking every morning. I hope do go back to work in 2 weeks time. So my operation was a good decision .
Thank you for sharing going in this Thursday and I am worried
impalafiftyeight - how are you feeling after your surgery? I’m going this week!
Thank you for the information, I was terrified about having the surgery, and felt like I was never going to be able to have a productive physical lifestyle after watching your video gave me hope and you been a inspiration. Thanks again
How did your surgery go? I’m about to have this done to my L5/S1 disc.
@@WeKnowYoureThere I had mine done yesterday How was your first week?
@@RyanNJ how are you feeling? Considering this
@@RyanNJhow are you feeling now??
@@itshammy7919 very good. I have bad days time to time but I’m 100 times better than I was before.
I’m about to have this surgery in two weeks and seeing your videos of how you recovered gave me a lot of insight. It’s made me a little less nervous to know what to expect. Thank you for making these!
How did your surgery go
How did it go and how was recovery?
I’m one week post-op and I feel better and stronger every day. Walking around definitely helps. Still feel a bit of pain on my right side but I think just normal swelling from surgery. Hoping it gets better with time. I’ve heard best thing to do after this type of surgery is to get up and get moving. Don’t over due it either , but getting up and walking for a few minutes definitely helps. Just listen to your body and do what you can, everyone is different. Hope your doing well brother! Thanx for the video
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Thanks for doing this update!!!
Think about a discectomy as removing your car's suspension and stabilizing components a little at a time. I tried everything under the sun to make my laminectomies and discectomies work and not have to have a fusion. Unfortunately core workouts and weightlifting were not possible due to the instability that was created from my ortho- being so quick to cut me without a long term plan. Everything I ever looked up about fusions made me never want to have one, but now I have, and feel better than ever.
How are you feeling now?
Hey Jon, are you able to lift after the fusion?
@@armandogonzalez0814 For sure. I just can't do the things that are really common sense... No dead lifts, I go lighter on leg press, and stick to more machines than free weights. I do still use some dumbbells ( chest, shoulders, and arms), but again at lighter weights than I used to be able to. I can't emphasize enough how important stretching is though.
@@jonfwalex I'm glad that your at least continuing to feel better. Thank you for the reply.
Thank you for sharing I will get the same operation
I am getting ready to have my surgery. I have to get the shots first but I was told I need to have the surgery.
I am a PT and hurt myself with a morbidly obese patient with a lose of balance. I used to run 4 miles a day 6 days a week and walk my beach, kayak, motorcycle and active. Two months after that injury I am limited due to pain and left leg weakness. Scheduled for diskectomy on L3 herniated disk and nerve impingement early nest month. Gained about 15 pounds due to inactivity. Thank you for your videos. Wish you had done more as I would have watched them all. I live alone and don't own a car, just motorcycles and feeling like I have to find someone to assist me as I am almost 50.
How long were you out of work? as I have already been out 2 months and surgery next month. Just preparing.
6 years ago ... looking for the exercise video :)
How are you doing now man ? Its my 4th week after a discectomy at l3 l4 and l5 levels . I used to lift weights and loved to workout im 20 years old and worried if ill ever workout again .i feel like my life has ended before it had even started.
How you getting on brother ?
@@antmanandthecod6073 How are you Ant-Man?
I’m at Day 8 and I’m getting some of the pain like you had. I think I’ve been going too heavy helping around the house. And twisting too much. I was worried maybe I reherniated.going to start taking it slower and easier again and hope things calm down again. Thanks for posting your video as it does give me hope that all is going as the process should be. And to just be more patient.
@Russell how do u feel now
Hi...how do you feel now?
Please be careful with the deadlifting. I’m going for my 3rd spinal surgery. It can have a domino effect. You’re young and need to consider the effects it will have later in life. Thanks for sharing.
Bro its been 5 years please at least a 1 minute video on how ur doing or just reply to the comment
You better be careful or you may end up in worst condition. Just diet good for physical appearance and maybe not dead lift or squat hundreds of lbs. Imagine what a sequestration herniation would feel like...
Paul Carlo I agree
I’ve been off work for 3 months now with the same issues... I’m trying to get the surgery ASAP ... thank you for your vlogs as it’s helping me see light at the end of the tunnel. Most days I’m in so much pain and if I don’t get it done I’ll lose my job as a cop...
How are you doing now sir hope all went well
@@Jacob-rp5ip Hi its been a year since my operation, I still get some pain but nowhere near what I had before.
@@TheMATTHEWTROTTER Leg pain?
@@armandogonzalez0814 yes it runs down the leg to the foot, a big indicator that you have a disc hitting the nerve.
@@TheMATTHEWTROTTER Hi Matt, I meant do you still get leg pain nowadays? Post surgery.
@IronFive0 how's your back doing now six years later?
I’m 4 days out from 8mm herniated discectomy, thank you for this video! I put my socks 🧦 on today for the first time in 6 weeks 😅😊I’m 37 years old lost some size in my left leg. All your tips and suggestions would be amazing.
Going next week, thanks for your post
Hey what about exercises you promised? I am three weeks after surgery. A short video would be helpful 😉
Three weeks after my surgery.. Walking.. Walking.. Walking... But with plenty of rest in between. Frequent walks, but I am not overdoing it😊😊😊😊😊😊
Right now, I am facing my second disk herniation. Last time I went the natural route, and as most of the literature suggests it took me about two years to be fully recovered. This time around, I don't want to wait that long. I have a surgery consult set up in the next few days. Recovering from this in six months sounds like a dream come true. I hope to have a similar outcome.
I did this 4 weeks ago OCT 12 2019. I am impatient as well. I have peaks and valleys. Good days and bad days.
How are you now mate.. it's my 7th week still I have 50 percent pain.. will it get better ? How long after you get complete relieve from you pain?
Thanks
@@haroonkammawie3213 how do u feel now my friend? I’m 3 month post op still having a lot of pain.
@@kaiwang6016 I am not ok . I am suffering from severe back and leg pain again. Doctor has recommended me a recorrection surgery.
@@haroonkammawie3213 I hope you all the best my friend and be pain free down the road. Keep me updated.
I don’t know if I’m going to need another surgery also. Still having legs, back, ankle nerve pain.
I had a double discectomy L4/L5. 4 and a half months ago. Unfortunately due to corona I wasn’t able to do physical therapy. I’ve been tasked with doing that alone.
How you feeling?
Thanks for all your vids and info I been thinking bout getting a discetomy for my L5 s1 buldging disc and back pain I'm scheduled at 3pm tommorrow to get my first ever steroid shot I been in pain 10 months I've tried medicines, physical therapy, chiropractors, decompression stretches, etc I want this pain to go away
Ciao brother , any chance you will share an update after this 3 years , how you are feeling now ? Sending you love blessing and gratitude 🙏
Ryan, any chance you could give an update several years later?
Hi. Who is your doctor. I really would like to talk with you
Hey man thanks for sharing your journey. I had the same surgery about 7 weeks ago. I was feeling amazing till about 5.5 weeks but I was helping my dad on ladder and had to catch myself from about 2 feet up really nothing and then I was hammering a rebar stake in for probably 20 hits with a 4 lbs sledgehammer. Looking back that was really dumb of me. Been feeling sore on my right side off and on now for a week. My question is do you have days where you knew you did too much and how did you handle those. My Dr. has said nothing about PT but I’m wondering if I should be.
What is your pain level (if any) on a regular basis? I have a herniated disc L5S1 and I’ve done PT and my pain still isn’t going away. Stumbled upon your videos because I’ve been researching the surgery you got to see if it’s the answer for me.
It's about time i do an update video..
Hey buddy how are you now!
Thank you for doing these videos!! You have given me a lot of hope and understanding of the process.
Searching TH-cam for what to expect after surgery, I also have a large l4-5 herniation and have done ALL the things. Looked into decompression therapy as an alternative to surgery being 31 yrs old it really makes me nervous. I had a consultation with a surgeon and he advised against that option due to the herniation size and how long it had been out and said it could do permanent damage if the hernia landed on the nerves wrong after a session. Other chiropractors backed up what he said so that did make me feel more confident with going the surgical route. I'm about 2 weeks out from my microdisectomy and I am terrified but so ready to be done. Between pain and no sleep emotionally I am ready for it to be over. Your documentation has helped me so much!
best of luck. im sure all will go well for you. give us an update post surgery if u can!
How are u now
@@freestylebully4849 i just had the procedure yesterday. i'm in less pain now then i was before the surgery.
@@Will-se5os wow
Would love to know how you're feeling now after all these years
Same
Just did my Back surgery two weeks ago “Microdiscectomy” I feel so good, I highly recommend to anyone who wants to do this surgery...
How do you feel today?
I will be doing the surgery soon so I need an update from you please 🙏
Can you provide an update please?
Can I get back to boxing after a microdiscectomy?
How is your back now bro?
I am have bulging disc L4L5 and my right hip and right leg is in pain, lot of people telling me not to go with surgery but sometimes I get so pain pain that I need this to go ways, I did cortisone injection didn’t help, physiotherapist, Chiropratic nothing is working 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ one Question If you go back would you do the surgery again ?
Hey man, very grateful for the insight. I think I have a minor herniation and I am growing inpatient, and I am curious if I wanted to explore this option. Have a good one!
How you feeling now and how's your training.Are you squating again.
Thanks for the videos! I am having this surgery next week, not a lifter but looking forward to more pain free life.
Hey don’t need to apologize I’m right there day 14 I’m a emotional reck because same thing no pain then after first 5 days my sciatica started hurting worse , so glad light at the end of the tunnel ! Been watching to get an idea thanks
I’m 96hrs into my L2 L3 dissectomy and I haven’t taken anything for pain b/c I haven’t had any pain my doctor is bad ass. My only pain is I can’t drive for two weeks
I had the same surgery 18 days now , and still have right leg pain but not like before the surgery . my right foot in numb sometimes , is that normal after the surgery please let me know I am really worried thanks
mine was on the left side, still have leg pain, worst than before surgery, bottom of left foot is partly numb in some spots, frustrating
Please do a update man
What's your current state with the back? Updatetime.
I need to know regarding post-operation i got infection which stopped me from standing from my bed 😢.will this be treated by antibiotics.I hope if i could contact Dr
Thank you
Just checking in brotha seeing how you’ve been?? So far I’m still good to go thank god. I hope all is well.
I'm 16 days out and starting physical therapy in 2 days ,still feeling like I have a 2x4 on my lower back if I sit too long, so far no legs pain
Hi I'm 4weeks post op for L4 and L5 discectomy .I'm really interested in knowing wn can u start full fleged physical activities like gym swimming running , I have tendency of putting on weight so was really eager to get back to my excercise but I'm still experiencing some pain and numbness in my right leg .When does this pins and needles pain stop?
Hey how did you feel now?
I hope you would be doing good?
Hey…how are you now. Have you recovered completely. How was the journey over the years
Hey man, thanks so much for sharing. I'm about to have this surgery and you helped me with knowing what to expect. Thank you so much.
How did it go?
had my surgery October 28th, 2019, weird siatic pain, sharp burn in my calf and glute, i just want the siatic pain to go lol, so impatient
@Quinnell how do u feel now
i have had 2 disc. i was wondering.. do you have any back pain.. cuz all though my leg pain is minimal now.. my back pain is horrible with every step i take....
That is called centralization. It can be encouraging.
Hey what's up man how is everything going ?
What was your diet recommended after surgery 🤔
Hi, I had L3-L4 microdiscectomy at the end of sept and started the police almost exactly 4 months later, for the most part everything feels good, honestly better than it has felt in over 10 years. how long did it take you to not think about it and fully trust it more? During defensive tactics training Im constantly nervous about all the take downs, but so far ive been alright, just a little achy for the next 24 hours but no pain. I'm 3 weeks into my academy. Any feed back would be appreciated. Thank you in advance
Hey mark, how are you now?
Can you please tell us how are you doing now?
How are you doing now ? Please upload more videos
Another question did you have foot drop before or after surgery and did it go away after surgery?
Hey any updates on how your doing? My story is almost identical to yours how it happened, lifting numbers, career. I haven’t had surgery though. Thanks.
How are you feeling today
Did they do a laminotomy on you or was it an endoscopic discectomy?
Any updates man? I have Surgery in 2 weeks. Hows the back now?
Howd your surgery go? I have my operation in 2 days
Any updates on your condition? I'm 7 days out of surgery and still having leg pain. Any info would be great!
Hey , any updates how do you feel now after your surgery.
Kindly share your experience
I also had an L4L5 microdiscectomy. It was on 10/19/2023. Just started physical therapy 2 weeks ago. Feeling well with the exception of my left big toe and the 3 middle toes in my left foot. The only symptom that refuses to go away is numbness and burning. Still take a prescription anti inflammatory or a Norco here and there. Question: Did you also experience any pain or numbness or burning in your feet? My dad had this same surgery 25 years ago and everything went perfect for him. I'm slightly depressed also because I used to work out 5x per week but am not yet cleared to work out yet. I'm considering acupuncture and/or nitric oxide for increased blood circulation. What are your thoughts? Please advise. Thanks!
and your opinion on that
Hey!! These videos are amazing. I’m about 5 days out of microdiscectomy, coming from a super active CrossFit/weightlifting life style. Could deff understand the ups and downs with the pain and your videos definitely have helped keep me patient and understanding that this is a process and not to take anything too seriously so early in the recovery time!
hey buddy, im 4 days post op and feel a little bit of sciatica when i lay down. did this happen to you?
im currently 6 weeks post op and im feeling great! sometime i get a little bit of nerve pain but its just when i sit down and its just sharp pain in one spot, its not down the leg. my back pain is much better however still there. im starting to do physio and increasing activity as days go on. my advice to you, stay patient because after surgery you are going to have sciatica that comes and goes but make sure you move around and stay persistent! my pain went away around the 5 week mark. your back is currently inflamed right now so experience some days with pain and some days pain free. The inflamation reduces 4-6 weeks post so stay persistent
Hope you got back to working out?
@@francfavata3833 hey how are u now
Ill be 2 weeks post op in 5 days. Bored out of my mind doing as little as possible. I had a huge disc bulge and fragments of the disc that were broke off. Idk how much more of this sitting around shit i can handle.
Hi how u doing now
Holy cow 3 years ago. Im great now no issues other than occasional nerve pain but nothing nowhere near what it use to be!!
The worse part for me was not being able to do so many things for so long, I'm a very active person, I should have waited till winter to do my surgery 🙃
Is sneezing affects your recovery or it cause reherniation??
Hey man How you doing now?
Hey, what’s going on 2021?
Bro, I’m telling you stop doing deadlifts forget about them like they never existed don’t reherniate yourself that’s like the number one cause of herniation be careful Homie
How’s your back feeling now ? I had a discectomy 3 months ago & my back still hurts, can’t play any sports yet
How’s that been now, are you back? Please please reply
What are you thoughts on TRT for back strength and core strength after a Microdiscectomy?
Probably not a good idea if you're not in a test deficit in the first place
Thanks for the update - how many days after the operation did u get to start runninng? (road or treadmill and for how long when u started?)