Thanks for the 5 year follow up brother... facing the fusion decision due to a long history of weightlifting as a young 48 year old husband\father. There is so much crap negativity and it's good to see a positive outcome. I am in the NY metro area as well, think I will add Dr. Stieber to my list of consults ( working through Hospital for Special Surgery at the moment ).
Congratulations 🎆 I'm happy for you man. Thank you for the update, it is very encouraging to see such a positive outcome. All the best to you and your future. 👍🏻
Charles a big Hello from Mumbai... Your experience inspired me and gave me strength to get a micro disectonomy on my L5S1 disc done. It was a badly herniated disc and was bulging out. After a year of pain and a trying everything that is out there I got relief but took a year to be 100%. Thanks much appreciate it. This was done at Max Nanavati hospital in Mumbai in 2017 by Spine Surgeon Dr Amandeep Gujral. Thanks and God bless.
Hey bro , I have same L5 S1 slipped along with sars defect. After bike riding or long walk Every morning feel pain n stiffness in left side lower back . I have appointments tomorrow with dr. Abhay nane . I have been suggested this dr. That he is one of best dr in india . Plz share u experience
@@samippudke Sincerest Apologies for the delayed response. Both Dr Abhay Nene and Dr Amandeep Gujral are among the best we have in Mumbai. Am sure they will suggest what's best for You. Stay strong, reclaim your life. Best wishes
I subscribed to your channel, I’m glad your doing good , I need a ALIF L5-S1 , I Ben fighting the pain for 2 years , I think I reached the point where it’s time to do the surgery and I’m scared . I/we appreciate your updates for hope , keep the updates coming if you will , thank you for the updates
I know I’m very late but your story is amazing. When you said you were lifting weights and doing jiu jitsu i started laughing. This is real shit and you made it through I congratulate you.. I know this pain as well. Love
Hey! I have a grade2 spondylolesthesis. I have dealt with this for over 40 years through being an athlete , wrestler and wrestling coach and Infantry /military etc. I deal with it in some capacity every single day. Just some days are a little better. Have backed out of surgery multiple times when I would start feeling better . Then the cycle returns. Trying to get the courage to go forward with the surgery. Thanks for ur video, ur experience is very similar to mine. Good luck to u and thanks. I’d love to be able to speak with you on the phone but know that is probably to much to ask. Thanks again!!
Hi Charles, thanks for update, I am happy for you. I'm facing the same situation very soon, most likely it will be ALIF with rods and screws from the back at S1/L5. I am 49 and terrified. How quickly was your back actually fused according to your doctor? And when did he give you green light to start getting more into physical activity?
If I remember correctly it was around the 4 month mark is when I got imaging done that had showed it was fused, but I didn't do anything really physical for a few months after. I was just as terrified as you are and I almost backed out the day of the surgery. It's a scary thing to go through and I wish you all the best if you choose to get the surgery.
Glad to hear your doing well bRotha how bout the crack noises is that normal I’m coming up on 2 yrs does it go away or is that normal do u get out of place and have to get re adjusted
Hey I’m 29 years old I have back pain every day I’m booked in for surgury in a week I was wondering how bad were you before surgury and more importantly how are you now ?
Biggest piece of advice I can give is don't rush your recovery and really give yourself enough time to heal and STAY POSITIVE!! Its really easy to get depressed during the healing process so the better able to keep a positive mindset the better you will heal.
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Thanks for the 5 year follow up brother... facing the fusion decision due to a long history of weightlifting as a young 48 year old husband\father. There is so much crap negativity and it's good to see a positive outcome. I am in the NY metro area as well, think I will add Dr. Stieber to my list of consults ( working through Hospital for Special Surgery at the moment ).
Congratulations 🎆 I'm happy for you man. Thank you for the update, it is very encouraging to see such a positive outcome. All the best to you and your future. 👍🏻
Thank you! It's greatly appreciated!
Charles a big Hello from Mumbai... Your experience inspired me and gave me strength to get a micro disectonomy on my L5S1 disc done. It was a badly herniated disc and was bulging out. After a year of pain and a trying everything that is out there I got relief but took a year to be 100%. Thanks much appreciate it. This was done at Max Nanavati hospital in Mumbai in 2017 by Spine Surgeon Dr Amandeep Gujral. Thanks and God bless.
Hey bro , I have same L5 S1 slipped along with sars defect. After bike riding or long walk Every morning feel pain n stiffness in left side lower back .
I have appointments tomorrow with dr. Abhay nane . I have been suggested this dr. That he is one of best dr in india .
Plz share u experience
@@samippudke Sincerest Apologies for the delayed response. Both Dr Abhay Nene and Dr Amandeep Gujral are among the best we have in Mumbai. Am sure they will suggest what's best for You. Stay strong, reclaim your life. Best wishes
Thank u for the update. I will get this surgery in couple of months
I subscribed to your channel, I’m glad your doing good , I need a ALIF L5-S1 , I Ben fighting the pain for 2 years , I think I reached the point where it’s time to do the surgery and I’m scared . I/we appreciate your updates for hope , keep the updates coming if you will , thank you for the updates
Thanks for the update brother !! Very inspiring !
I know I’m very late but your story is amazing. When you said you were lifting weights and doing jiu jitsu i started laughing. This is real shit and you made it through I congratulate you.. I know this pain as well. Love
Hey! I have a grade2 spondylolesthesis. I have dealt with this for over 40 years through being an athlete , wrestler and wrestling coach and Infantry /military etc. I deal with it in some capacity every single day. Just some days are a little better. Have backed out of surgery multiple times when I would start feeling better . Then the cycle returns. Trying to get the courage to go forward with the surgery. Thanks for ur video, ur experience is very similar to mine. Good luck to u and thanks. I’d love to be able to speak with you on the phone but know that is probably to much to ask. Thanks again!!
Hi Charles, thanks for update, I am happy for you. I'm facing the same situation very soon, most likely it will be ALIF with rods and screws from the back at S1/L5. I am 49 and terrified. How quickly was your back actually fused according to your doctor? And when did he give you green light to start getting more into physical activity?
If I remember correctly it was around the 4 month mark is when I got imaging done that had showed it was fused, but I didn't do anything really physical for a few months after. I was just as terrified as you are and I almost backed out the day of the surgery. It's a scary thing to go through and I wish you all the best if you choose to get the surgery.
What type of fusion did you have did they go through the front or your back? Was it s1 l5 level?
Glad to hear your doing well bRotha how bout the crack noises is that normal I’m coming up on 2 yrs does it go away or is that normal do u get out of place and have to get re adjusted
Hey I’m 29 years old I have back pain every day I’m booked in for surgury in a week I was wondering how bad were you before surgury and more importantly how are you now ?
Charles, when did you find that you were able to move more dynamically with confidence and no flare ups ? How far past surgery date did this happen?
How do you spell the doctors name???
Starting PT Before 4 months is asking for trouble. No really!
Congratulations omg i got to have lumbar spinal fusion surgery just got disability so scared im 37 any advice
Biggest piece of advice I can give is don't rush your recovery and really give yourself enough time to heal and STAY POSITIVE!! Its really easy to get depressed during the healing process so the better able to keep a positive mindset the better you will heal.
@@cdreeder0331 im so tired of being in pain taking pain pills
@@Sara-gn3wg I definitely remember those days and feel your pain.... I hope you are able to find the relief you need. 🙏
@@Sara-gn3wg how are you feeling now???
Next update in 20 years
How you doing now mate?? Hope you are still doing well ❤️🩹