6 months here. Same surgery, same disc. I am not pain-free, but it seems like I'm slowly getting better. My biggest issue is I still can't bend without pain. Still mild nerve pain when sitting as well. It is somewhat discouraging when I hear all these success stories. Just wish I was normal again. I exercise every day. Walk every day trying as hard as I can.
I had the same surgery and a year or so later sneezed and re ruptured the disc, imagine the pain about 5 times worse. I was not even close to lifting weights or enjoying life. Ended up with a fusion and that is way worse than discectomy. Better but still fighting back and leg pain. Backs are so bad when they start going or disc exactly.
@@margiesimmons-cohn426 What is crazy is my wife has started having sciatica in her right leg, I took her to my surgeon he had her do an MRI yesterday. I can tell from the MRI she has a disc herniation at L5/S1 but waiting for her next visit with surgeon to tell her if she is going to have injections or discectomy. I am going to have her try injections first. They gave her a medrol or prednisone pack.
I had L3 Laminectomy Surgery in July of 2022 and now I was having pain again and had a CAT scan done and now have a bulging disc L4-S1, I never intend to have screws and rods put in which is what they do with Spinal Fusion so I am looking into this. I'm happy for you to keep going even when you have no support, I'm 42 with four kids ages 26, 24, 22 and 20 at 42 and I am on Disability now and not because of my back but I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and it got to where I couldn't climb upstairs or do my job as a truck driver because of losing balance, cognition issues and strength issues and I am by myself and raised my kids alone but they are my support and I look to God throughout all my headaches in life and he is my rock I can always lean on, God Bless you and your family 🙏❤️
I thought I have high tolerance to pain but NOT compared to you!! I took the pain meds after my back surgery, same area L5 Lami with decompression. I hate surgery and I don’t ever ever want to get another back surgery but I too am glad I got my back surgery. It gave me my life back…. I’m still recovering, I’m only 3 weeks out 😊
@@TreyDaze It's been about 5-6 years. I consider the surgery a success; however, I went back into surgery for an ALIF spinal fusion approx. 4yrs after the surgery. I am now about 33months post-op from that surgery and feeling super-human. Absolutely limitless. I made videos of my progress and updates, but I still browse other people's stories, which is how I came across yours. Again, love the positivity. Stay healthy.
My man, after 14 spine surgeries and my entire lumbar level being fused, consider yourself LUCKY!! The trend and I hope not for your sake, it ONLY GETS WORSE!! People totally over hype is “minimally invasive “ surgery and it’s a joke! I can’t work, I can barely walk and my quality of life is all but non existent… best of luck
Thank you for this! I am having L5-S1 Microdiscectomy in couple of weeks. I honestly can’t wait. Today I had to stop working because I literally can’t walk more than 2min without pain. This is my second surgery. I had 5 years ago L4-L5 terrible pain 24/7 for two years and that pain was gone after surgery. I was skeptical about second surgery but honestly now I can’t wait. Thank you for being inspiration. I hope this one will give me my life back. Because I am two months crying in bed. 😢
@@anatij7741 I am deeply sorry to hear about the pain and discomfort you’ve been experiencing. I was right there with you. Surgery was a lifesaver for me and I know it will be for you too! Best of luck! I’m rooting for you!
Just had this 2 weeks ago and I am regretting it big time Very very very painful I wouldn't recommend it Specially if you deal with depression like me 😭😭
My friend, the pain that I have on my lower spine, which is sciatica and on my leg it’s beyond I can express so I can understand what you’re going through
Guten Abend Trey! Great to hear from you again. Very good news that the operation was a true success. Greetings from rainy North Rhine Westphalia Germany.🇩🇪
my 67 year old wife had a laminectomy on l4/l5 on july 24. 18 days ago. what a nightmare! she was advised that she would be in the hospital for 1 to 2 nights. the surgeon "nicked" her dura during the procedure and she was in the ICU for 3 days. then moved to a regular hospital room for another 5 days. then moved to a rehab hospital for 10 days. she's way worse than before the surgery. she has intense pain. 60mg of oxycodone a day + 2 doses of morphine, dilaudud and gamupentin. can barely walk from a chair to the toilet with the aid of a walker or a wheelchair. is having thoughts of ending it all. the doctor is an arrogant uncaring ass. she missed her 2 week follow up visit because she was in a rehab hospital and the office can't make time to see her until august 20! still has the bandaging over the wound with a softball sized bruisebelow it and over her butt crack. she was sent home yesterday and our life is a living hell. can't even sleep in her bed due to the pain. this happened in Fort Lauderdale. if you need to know who NOT to use, just ask.
It's stories like your wife which make me very hesitant to look go the surgery route. After nearly 30 years of discomfort and at times debilitating pain I'm tired of the cycle, constant pain at any level is exhausting. I hope your wife finds a clinic and doctor who can fix the problem, that kind of pain is not something anyone can live with or adjust to.
I had a l5/s1 microdissectomy a week ago today. Before surgery I couldn't, sit, stand or lay down, I was in excruciating pain and then fully lost feeling below my waist. Last week I got diagnosed with Cauda Equina Syndrome & got rushed into emergency surgery (UK). I spent 1 night in hospital, I walked a day after my surgery. So far I'm in pretty much 0 pain and stopped all painkillers nearly :) I also have full feeling back below my waist. Super scary surgery but so life changing 🥰♥️
Seeing this video gave me some sanity back in my life with the incredible anxiety I have been experiencing with a pending microdiscectomy. I have been driving myself crazy asking is this the right decision, but I did the conservative route for an L4/L5 very large extrusion. Got to the point at 6 months where I could almost get back to normal. As soon as I got back to normal and increased activity The shooting pain and burning came back. This time I am having total leg numbness and unable to lift my toes when foot is flat. Was recommended surgery as the MRI shows the original herniation is actually larger and causing a lot of impingement on the nerves. I have been losing weight prior to all this and am currently down 95lbs with the goal to get back down to the low 200s. With the large herniation any really physical activity it appears will flair it up and put me out of commission for months at a time, not an ideal living situation for myself or especially my family. I am looking to get back to being active with my kids and your video gave me some confidence that it is possible! So thank you for posting this!
Wow David I am sorry to hear about everything you’ve been dealing with brother. I’m glad that I could provide some solace and I’m pulling for you man! And congrats on the weight loss! That is amazing!
Man 2 months ago I had S1-L5 fusion, diseconomy, lamenectomy, and of course week one was terrible but weeks 2-6 were good considering the circumstances, but the last 2 weeks I have been in a ton of pain, weird twisted metal feelings in my back, flanks and hips sore as hell, I will say my legs are cured, they were a mess before surgery. I'm extremely worried at the moment that my surgery has failed, or maybe I am being impatient and paranoid.
Had my two surgeries microdisectomy/Ferminotomy. Two months later I was going beast mode in the gym 😂 if it’s going to happen again then so be it. So far so good, surgery was on the 16/4/24 and I feel powerful. Wish you all a speedy recovery.
Epidurals are horrendous I’ve had 2 previously . The first was a caudal and second a lumbar and it destroyed my pancreas and diabetes (I’m very slim and athletic) because of the steroids….. It’s horses for courses but I think exercise, strengthening the core, and all of the supporting muscles is the best way forwards . I’m glad your ok Trey 💪💙
Wow! Im really sorry to hear about the negative side effects of the epidural treatment you experienced. And I hope that you’re doing better. You’re right…strengthening your core is a game changer.
i’m getting this surgery in a few weeks as a 15 year old and i’m pretty nervous not only because this is my first surgery but also because of how young i am lol. thanks for this though it’s nice to hear other people’s experiences with this it’s helpful
@@HighSpeedChessyeah, the doctor said my spine is pretty much genetically set up for this kind of injury (my dad and great grandpa had this exact same problem so he’s probably right) and i also do bmx so i think a lot of those factors adding up led to this happening
Hi Trey! Great, that this surgery completely stopped all the pain. I had problems a few years ago with pain on my right buttocks side going down my right leg, no accident though. I could not sit long anymore, and standing for a long time was painful too. I had scans, and even though it showed that I had L5-S1 plus a few other bulging discs, the 5 doctors I did consult all told me that this is age related, and wear and tear, no need for a Operation at all. The last doctor I consulted mentioned that it could be that the S1 compresses a nerve slightly, but that this would not amount to the pain I was experiencing. After a lot of physical therapy, and exercises I did on my own, but not really finding long term relief, a neurosurgeon suggested to try epidural a few times to ease the nerve pain. I decided against it, because he could not tell me that this would help 100 percent, plus, I have NO high pain tolerance, and unless you put me to sleep, there is no way they can do a procedure on me while I am wide awake. :) I still have the right sided nerve pain, but it has eased within the last year. I am curious (since your dad is in radiology) what he thinks about multiple bulging discs, and if they should be operated or not. Avoided surgery so far due to being scared of the operation, but also because the doctors tell me, it is not something that need to be operated on. Your story about the keyhole operation and how easy it was makes me think to perhaps pick up that topic again and just have a consultation with a neurosurgeon. Thanks for the video!
Hey! First and foremost, sorry for all of the pain and discomfort you’ve been experiencing. I really would suggest setting up a consultation with a specialist again. You don’t deserve to be in discomfort especially for this long.
I've suffered from a 21mm disc herniation and sciatic nerve pain for 5 years since 2019. It's been very rough. I've been terrified of surgery. I honestly didn't pray that much over the 5 years, but I just had a bad flare up this past month. I'm back to praying and trusting the Lord Jesus Christ to heal me. Isaiah 53:5.
Find a doc that puts you into “twilight”. I had 2 epidurals done that way. It keeps you alseep like anesthesia would but for only a short time. I was up and fine within an hour …maybe less. I’m in NJ.
Had L5/S1 microdiscectomy and laminectomy about 9 months ago. This was after having "an event" where it felt like I pulled my hamstring and calf and it felt like someone just tightened my leg without really doing much. I was told to do PT, that helped (or maybe it didn't, it's hard to tell). But I never got back to 100% and the tingling/numbness and tightness never fully went away. The most noticeable thing was the constant spasms and occasional cramp (typically after some sleep). The surgery seemed like it worked until about 3 months after and all the same symptoms came back again but worse and more frequent. What did I do? I was sitting up straight at my desk. I did more PT and it really seemed to MAKE IT WORSE. Even though the PT was pretty mild in terms of what I was actually doing. So now I'm back in the same position. Do more surgery or just deal with the pain? Possibly a nerve stimulator? Post op I'm in worse pain than I was before, so this can happen. I really doubt the stats out there on this stuff that say 90% of people get better by doing nothing and 90% of microdiscectomy are successful. Guess I just won the lottery...twice.
Hey Trey this is amazing story i know this type of medical condition is case by case basis..it works for some people but not for others but i feel like i can relate to you. Since I'm in my 30s and consider my self an athlete I miss running so much 😭 i might get this procedure done.
I had this microdiscectomy surgery a few years ago at L4/L5 and re ruptured the disc again 2 years later and had a fusion and that did not fuse so I had a revision fusion in 2023 and I feel 90% better now. My wife had back issues that started in Dec of 2024 and then the leg pain started off and on for a few months and bam the leg pain got worse and MRI showed herniated disc at L5/S1 so she had the MD yesterday woke up feeling very little leg pain and back is a little sore but hopefully on her way to being in a lot less pain or pain free. Surgeon said she had a big disc fragment he removed, took about 45 minutes for the actual surgery. We were trying to decide on epidurals or just doing the surgery and out Neurosurgeon said based on symptoms and what he saw on the MRI she needed to do it or eventually she would need it and it might end up worse. Also said the sooner you do the discectomy the better chance of getting those nerves back. My first back doctors had me waiting and I still have numbness from my left knee down to my foot. Its funny if i lift anything over 30 pounds or so my leg goes numb almost immediately or if I jog. It doesn't hurt though so I would recommend the MD if symptoms keep you from sleeping or doing normal things and the MRI shows a disc fragment or herniation.
havent tuned in lately just remembered your channel. I personally am done with german health care and medical procedures. Btw Marienhospital sucks but you know that anyway had similar expiriences there.🤙 keep it up strong . Glad I left that run down San francisco found a much nicer city to live in its different but peopel here are alot more respectful and decent in general
just watch his first then this- yes!!!!! they had him stay in recovery for 2 days,ameriicap is a same-day release. for spine surgery, Germany ranks better than USA----i wish I could their overall approach is better ----
While in recovery or say 5 or 6 weeks in after surgery was all your pain completely gone or was there still some sort of pain?..I’m now 6 weeks in after L5S1 fusion but I definitely still feel some pain put nothing in my actual spine itself but the surrounding areas,but there is definitely more good days then bad.im seeing the physio tomorrow for the first time to see what exercises I can start doing and what I am allowed to do and not to do
Germany sounds a lot better than the US , I’m day 3 was home 3 hours after procedure and having pain numbness . Keep thinking I am doing something wrong .
Hey! Thank you for sharing! I’m 10 days post microdiscectomy for L4/L5 herniated disc, with L5 nerve root impingement. I was running, weightlifting, right up until the day I couldn’t (which was only about 2 weeks before I had the MRI then surgery) I had a microdiscectomy. My question is- I’m still having sciatic pain (nothing as severe as pre-surgery, I could barely walk prior to surgery) but they tell me that inflammation needs time to subside and/or the nerve root needs time to heal. I am walking daily as much as I can. Did you have any residual nerve pain after? And if so, when did you notice it being gone? I’m anxious, like you, to get back to running, lifting (eventually, I’m not rushing into lifting) and I’m wondering when I’ll finally start feeling like myself again without any nerve pain
@@racheldunn3500 Month 2 and 3 is typically when the nerve pain subsides. You’re ahead of the curve so far! Stay the course and I’ll be thinking about you? You got this!
Hi my name is Margie and I have sciatica on the right side and a herniated disc.its been 2 months and I’m confused on what to do. I want the surgery but the doc wants me to try the epidermal spinal injection first. I just want to get back to walking without pain and go back to work.i live in the United States and it may be different here. I’m just scared about doing both.will I be able to go back to work after the injection?
@@margiesimmons-cohn426 the epidural was worthless for me. Pain kicked in as soon as I left my doc’s office. I would try it out, but honestly the epidurals were more painful for me than the actual surgery itself.
@@TreyDaze I’m happy to hear u have ur life back and that’s great!!!! I want mine back as well. I can’t do anything around the house at all. Laying in bed 24/7 is driving me crazy. I really want the surgery and after watching ur video I want it even more now. Thanks for all of your advice. You just earned a new subscriber.since I have all this time now I’m going to start watching your vids.
I have the same thing.Its been 8 months and in so much pain.i had 4 epidural shots and nothing helped went through 8 weeks PT.Nothing it's crazy and I'm a 67 very active senior. Played pickleball 12 hrs a week.Walked 4 miles a day.Now I feel helpless.Going for a second option soon.Scared of surgery but can't stand the pain.I live in Maryland.
I had 4 or 5 of them. The pain was minimal, but they really didn't do anything. I stopped doing them. I have seen 2 surgeons other than my neurologist and neither one of them seemed eager to do surgery. After the flare up I had tonight I have to find someone that can give me some relief. I was on the floor doing my PT exercises because I was having a mild flare up. When I was finished I went to pull myself up and I was instantly knocked back down on the floor screaming in pain. I had to lay there for about 30 minutes with my wife doing everything she could to help. My hands went numb for a few minutes and I began to have uncontrollable tremors throughout my body starting with my left leg, almost like a seizure. I was also having spasms in my back and legs that with pain so intense it almost brought me to tears. I am 35 and have lived with back pain for nearly 15 years. It has always come in flare ups that happen by making the stupidest small movements, rarely from lifting something heavy. I have manageable constant pain an the flare ups come every couple of months. Most of the time I can still work through them, albeit it's very difficult. Once every year or 2 I have a really bad flare up though. This one currently being by far the worst. I have never been completely unable to walk until now. I have not really wanted to get surgery before because every doctor has said that the success rate would likely be pretty low. But I think it is time now. I will likely have to talk to a couple of new doctors to find one who will do the surgery and be confident in the results. I can't keep living like this. I feel like I have a very high pain tolerance, but tonight I felt like a scared baby. My body is completely drained. I finally was able to get up and sit in my computer chair which is always the best place for me when I am in pain. I don't even know if I can make it to the bed tonight or if I even want to. Sorry for the random rant on a comment that has little to do with this. I just started typing and it kind of got my mind off the pain for a few minutes.
2 weeks post spinal fusion my s1,l5. Hurts like hell but slowly getting better been 3 years with back pain on and off being able to walk, sometimes I couldn’t walk for weeks at a time, the pain was to the core of my soul almost pulled the trigger a couple of times, doing better these days ❤ I’m finally feeling hope for the first time in a long time
@@gamera7206 if it’s not to far gone try doing decompression therapy first, but it’s it to far gone think about it’s ether you live with that rest your life or you try get it fixed
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6 months here. Same surgery, same disc. I am not pain-free, but it seems like I'm slowly getting better. My biggest issue is I still can't bend without pain. Still mild nerve pain when sitting as well. It is somewhat discouraging when I hear all these success stories. Just wish I was normal again. I exercise every day. Walk every day trying as hard as I can.
I had the same surgery and a year or so later sneezed and re ruptured the disc, imagine the pain about 5 times worse. I was not even close to lifting weights or enjoying life. Ended up with a fusion and that is way worse than discectomy. Better but still fighting back and leg pain. Backs are so bad when they start going or disc exactly.
Same here,I’m in so much pain
@@margiesimmons-cohn426 What is crazy is my wife has started having sciatica in her right leg, I took her to my surgeon he had her do an MRI yesterday. I can tell from the MRI she has a disc herniation at L5/S1 but waiting for her next visit with surgeon to tell her if she is going to have injections or discectomy. I am going to have her try injections first. They gave her a medrol or prednisone pack.
@@margiesimmons-cohn426keep your head up ❤
Did you strengthened your core muscles after the surgery?@@KBradAdams
I had L3 Laminectomy Surgery in July of 2022 and now I was having pain again and had a CAT scan done and now have a bulging disc L4-S1, I never intend to have screws and rods put in which is what they do with Spinal Fusion so I am looking into this. I'm happy for you to keep going even when you have no support, I'm 42 with four kids ages 26, 24, 22 and 20 at 42 and I am on Disability now and not because of my back but I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and it got to where I couldn't climb upstairs or do my job as a truck driver because of losing balance, cognition issues and strength issues and I am by myself and raised my kids alone but they are my support and I look to God throughout all my headaches in life and he is my rock I can always lean on, God Bless you and your family 🙏❤️
Sending you prayers and healing... You sound like a super strong human, raising your kids and being single. You will get threw this... ❤❤❤
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I thought I have high tolerance to pain but NOT compared to you!! I took the pain meds after my back surgery, same area L5 Lami with decompression. I hate surgery and I don’t ever ever want to get another back surgery but I too am glad I got my back surgery. It gave me my life back…. I’m still recovering, I’m only 3 weeks out 😊
Hooray!!! Glad you are feeling better!
Having been through the surgery, I appreciate the positivity. Great video and glad to hear it worked out. I wish you all the best.
@@BJ-sg6uk Thank you! How are you doing now and how long ago did you have the procedure?
@@TreyDaze It's been about 5-6 years. I consider the surgery a success; however, I went back into surgery for an ALIF spinal fusion approx. 4yrs after the surgery. I am now about 33months post-op from that surgery and feeling super-human. Absolutely limitless. I made videos of my progress and updates, but I still browse other people's stories, which is how I came across yours. Again, love the positivity. Stay healthy.
My man, after 14 spine surgeries and my entire lumbar level being fused, consider yourself LUCKY!! The trend and I hope not for your sake, it ONLY GETS WORSE!! People totally over hype is “minimally invasive “ surgery and it’s a joke! I can’t work, I can barely walk and my quality of life is all but non existent… best of luck
@@Healthyhealings I am sorry to hear about your current situation health wise. Best of luck to you to!
I agree totally
Thank you for this! I am having L5-S1 Microdiscectomy in couple of weeks. I honestly can’t wait. Today I had to stop working because I literally can’t walk more than 2min without pain. This is my second surgery. I had 5 years ago L4-L5 terrible pain 24/7 for two years and that pain was gone after surgery. I was skeptical about second surgery but honestly now I can’t wait. Thank you for being inspiration. I hope this one will give me my life back. Because I am two months crying in bed. 😢
@@anatij7741 I am deeply sorry to hear about the pain and discomfort you’ve been experiencing. I was right there with you. Surgery was a lifesaver for me and I know it will be for you too! Best of luck! I’m rooting for you!
Have you had surgery yet?
Just had this 2 weeks ago and I am regretting it big time
Very very very painful
I wouldn't recommend it
Specially if you deal with depression like me
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How are you doing now? Your comment sounds exactly like what I am going through. I have surgery tomo.
This is amazing!! Glad your recovery was quick 🙏
Hey Trey I’m sooooo happy to see you’re thriving and doing well. I was wondering about your recovery too.😊im big on health too, i am a 🧘🏾♀️ yogi !
Hey!!! I appreciate your kind words! Maybe one day I will give Yoga a try!
Hey Trey from a somewhat cloudy but beautiful Denmark.
Good to see youre still alive.
Thomas!!! Good to hear from you brother! I would do anything to be experiencing the cloudiness in Denmark currently lol!
My friend, the pain that I have on my lower spine, which is sciatica and on my leg it’s beyond I can express so I can understand what you’re going through
Oh no. I am really sorry to hear the pain you are experiencing.
Guten Abend Trey! Great to hear from you again. Very good news that the operation was a true success. Greetings from rainy North Rhine Westphalia Germany.🇩🇪
my 67 year old wife had a laminectomy on l4/l5 on july 24. 18 days ago. what a nightmare! she was advised that she would be in the hospital for 1 to 2 nights. the surgeon "nicked" her dura during the procedure and she was in the ICU for 3 days. then moved to a regular hospital room for another 5 days. then moved to a rehab hospital for 10 days. she's way worse than before the surgery. she has intense pain. 60mg of oxycodone a day + 2 doses of morphine, dilaudud and gamupentin. can barely walk from a chair to the toilet with the aid of a walker or a wheelchair. is having thoughts of ending it all. the doctor is an arrogant uncaring ass. she missed her 2 week follow up visit because she was in a rehab hospital and the office can't make time to see her until august 20! still has the bandaging over the wound with a softball sized bruisebelow it and over her butt crack. she was sent home yesterday and our life is a living hell. can't even sleep in her bed due to the pain. this happened in Fort Lauderdale. if you need to know who NOT to use, just ask.
Really sorry to hear this , what a terrible experience.
@@Onehotjuly thank you. we are hoping that eventually things will get better/
@@gary-yj6sr Wow! I am really sorry to hear about this experience!
@@TreyDaze thank you
It's stories like your wife which make me very hesitant to look go the surgery route. After nearly 30 years of discomfort and at times debilitating pain I'm tired of the cycle, constant pain at any level is exhausting. I hope your wife finds a clinic and doctor who can fix the problem, that kind of pain is not something anyone can live with or adjust to.
I had a l5/s1 microdissectomy a week ago today.
Before surgery I couldn't, sit, stand or lay down, I was in excruciating pain and then fully lost feeling below my waist.
Last week I got diagnosed with Cauda Equina Syndrome & got rushed into emergency surgery (UK).
I spent 1 night in hospital, I walked a day after my surgery.
So far I'm in pretty much 0 pain and stopped all painkillers nearly :) I also have full feeling back below my waist.
Super scary surgery but so life changing 🥰♥️
Seeing this video gave me some sanity back in my life with the incredible anxiety I have been experiencing with a pending microdiscectomy. I have been driving myself crazy asking is this the right decision, but I did the conservative route for an L4/L5 very large extrusion. Got to the point at 6 months where I could almost get back to normal. As soon as I got back to normal and increased activity The shooting pain and burning came back. This time I am having total leg numbness and unable to lift my toes when foot is flat. Was recommended surgery as the MRI shows the original herniation is actually larger and causing a lot of impingement on the nerves. I have been losing weight prior to all this and am currently down 95lbs with the goal to get back down to the low 200s. With the large herniation any really physical activity it appears will flair it up and put me out of commission for months at a time, not an ideal living situation for myself or especially my family. I am looking to get back to being active with my kids and your video gave me some confidence that it is possible! So thank you for posting this!
Wow David I am sorry to hear about everything you’ve been dealing with brother. I’m glad that I could provide some solace and I’m pulling for you man! And congrats on the weight loss! That is amazing!
Man 2 months ago I had S1-L5 fusion, diseconomy, lamenectomy, and of course week one was terrible but weeks 2-6 were good considering the circumstances, but the last 2 weeks I have been in a ton of pain, weird twisted metal feelings in my back, flanks and hips sore as hell, I will say my legs are cured, they were a mess before surgery. I'm extremely worried at the moment that my surgery has failed, or maybe I am being impatient and paranoid.
Had my two surgeries microdisectomy/Ferminotomy. Two months later I was going beast mode in the gym 😂 if it’s going to happen again then so be it. So far so good, surgery was on the 16/4/24 and I feel powerful. Wish you all a speedy recovery.
@@United-till-i-die Hell yeah man! You know your body better than anyone else!
Which country did you do yours?
@@bbnCRLBUnited Kingdom
@@United-till-i-diewhat’s the cost to have the surgery done?
@@United-till-i-diein UK
Epidurals are horrendous I’ve had 2 previously . The first was a caudal and second a lumbar and it destroyed my pancreas and diabetes (I’m very slim and athletic) because of the steroids…..
It’s horses for courses but I think exercise, strengthening the core, and all of the supporting muscles is the best way forwards .
I’m glad your ok Trey 💪💙
Wow! Im really sorry to hear about the negative side effects of the epidural treatment you experienced. And I hope that you’re doing better. You’re right…strengthening your core is a game changer.
i’m getting this surgery in a few weeks as a 15 year old and i’m pretty nervous not only because this is my first surgery but also because of how young i am lol. thanks for this though it’s nice to hear other people’s experiences with this it’s helpful
Did something happen for you to need this surgery so young?
@@HighSpeedChessyeah, the doctor said my spine is pretty much genetically set up for this kind of injury (my dad and great grandpa had this exact same problem so he’s probably right) and i also do bmx so i think a lot of those factors adding up led to this happening
Hi Trey! Great, that this surgery completely stopped all the pain.
I had problems a few years ago with pain on my right buttocks side going down my right leg, no accident though. I could not sit long anymore, and standing for a long time was painful too.
I had scans, and even though it showed that I had L5-S1 plus a few other bulging discs, the 5 doctors I did consult all told me that this is age related, and wear and tear, no need for a Operation at all. The last doctor I consulted mentioned that it could be that the S1 compresses a nerve slightly, but that this would not amount to the pain I was experiencing. After a lot of physical therapy, and exercises I did on my own, but not really finding long term relief, a neurosurgeon suggested to try epidural a few times to ease the nerve pain. I decided against it, because he could not tell me that this would help 100 percent, plus, I have NO high pain tolerance, and unless you put me to sleep, there is no way they can do a procedure on me while I am wide awake. :)
I still have the right sided nerve pain, but it has eased within the last year. I am curious (since your dad is in radiology) what he thinks about multiple bulging discs, and if they should be operated or not. Avoided surgery so far due to being scared of the operation, but also because the doctors tell me, it is not something that need to be operated on. Your story about the keyhole operation and how easy it was makes me think to perhaps pick up that topic again and just have a consultation with a neurosurgeon. Thanks for the video!
Hey! First and foremost, sorry for all of the pain and discomfort you’ve been experiencing. I really would suggest setting up a consultation with a specialist again. You don’t deserve to be in discomfort especially for this long.
I've suffered from a 21mm disc herniation and sciatic nerve pain for 5 years since 2019. It's been very rough. I've been terrified of surgery. I honestly didn't pray that much over the 5 years, but I just had a bad flare up this past month. I'm back to praying and trusting the Lord Jesus Christ to heal me. Isaiah 53:5.
Find a doc that puts you into “twilight”. I had 2 epidurals done that way. It keeps you alseep like anesthesia would but for only a short time. I was up and fine within an hour …maybe less. I’m in NJ.
Had L5/S1 microdiscectomy and laminectomy about 9 months ago. This was after having "an event" where it felt like I pulled my hamstring and calf and it felt like someone just tightened my leg without really doing much. I was told to do PT, that helped (or maybe it didn't, it's hard to tell). But I never got back to 100% and the tingling/numbness and tightness never fully went away. The most noticeable thing was the constant spasms and occasional cramp (typically after some sleep). The surgery seemed like it worked until about 3 months after and all the same symptoms came back again but worse and more frequent. What did I do? I was sitting up straight at my desk. I did more PT and it really seemed to MAKE IT WORSE. Even though the PT was pretty mild in terms of what I was actually doing. So now I'm back in the same position. Do more surgery or just deal with the pain? Possibly a nerve stimulator? Post op I'm in worse pain than I was before, so this can happen. I really doubt the stats out there on this stuff that say 90% of people get better by doing nothing and 90% of microdiscectomy are successful. Guess I just won the lottery...twice.
Hey Trey this is amazing story i know this type of medical condition is case by case basis..it works for some people but not for others but i feel like i can relate to you. Since I'm in my 30s and consider my self an athlete I miss running so much 😭 i might get this procedure done.
I had this microdiscectomy surgery a few years ago at L4/L5 and re ruptured the disc again 2 years later and had a fusion and that did not fuse so I had a revision fusion in 2023 and I feel 90% better now. My wife had back issues that started in Dec of 2024 and then the leg pain started off and on for a few months and bam the leg pain got worse and MRI showed herniated disc at L5/S1 so she had the MD yesterday woke up feeling very little leg pain and back is a little sore but hopefully on her way to being in a lot less pain or pain free. Surgeon said she had a big disc fragment he removed, took about 45 minutes for the actual surgery. We were trying to decide on epidurals or just doing the surgery and out Neurosurgeon said based on symptoms and what he saw on the MRI she needed to do it or eventually she would need it and it might end up worse. Also said the sooner you do the discectomy the better chance of getting those nerves back. My first back doctors had me waiting and I still have numbness from my left knee down to my foot. Its funny if i lift anything over 30 pounds or so my leg goes numb almost immediately or if I jog. It doesn't hurt though so I would recommend the MD if symptoms keep you from sleeping or doing normal things and the MRI shows a disc fragment or herniation.
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havent tuned in lately just remembered your channel. I personally am done with german health care and medical procedures. Btw Marienhospital sucks but you know that anyway had similar expiriences there.🤙 keep it up strong . Glad I left that run down San francisco found a much nicer city to live in its different but peopel here are alot more respectful and decent in general
I have spinal stenosis osteoarthritis and scoliosis will the surgery help me
Thanks for sharing information my decision is made surgery vs epidural I am choosing surgery after watching this video.
@@lotuslotus718 Good call! And best of luck!
Did they say anything about l5-l4? It looks like that is a little as well.
@@seanlin97 Some slight herniation, but doctor wanted to avoid correcting it.
Hey Trey, would the American doctors handle it different? That's my question
Yes. They would probably avoid surgery all together. And continue to go the therapy route.
just watch his first then this- yes!!!!! they had him stay in recovery for 2 days,ameriicap is a same-day release. for spine surgery, Germany ranks better than USA----i wish I could their overall approach is better ----
While in recovery or say 5 or 6 weeks in after surgery was all your pain completely gone or was there still some sort of pain?..I’m now 6 weeks in after L5S1 fusion but I definitely still feel some pain put nothing in my actual spine itself but the surrounding areas,but there is definitely more good days then bad.im seeing the physio tomorrow for the first time to see what exercises I can start doing and what I am allowed to do and not to do
My endoscopic discectomy surgery is scheduled on 25th Aug 24
How was yours my hasband has his today
@@qpeer2132 I also had it today only
@@qpeer2132 mine went well
@@qpeer2132 it went well
@@qpeer2132 it was good
Germany sounds a lot better than the US , I’m day 3 was home 3 hours after procedure and having pain numbness . Keep thinking I am doing something wrong .
Hey! Thank you for sharing! I’m 10 days post microdiscectomy for L4/L5 herniated disc, with L5 nerve root impingement. I was running, weightlifting, right up until the day I couldn’t (which was only about 2 weeks before I had the MRI then surgery) I had a microdiscectomy.
My question is- I’m still having sciatic pain (nothing as severe as pre-surgery, I could barely walk prior to surgery) but they tell me that inflammation needs time to subside and/or the nerve root needs time to heal. I am walking daily as much as I can. Did you have any residual nerve pain after? And if so, when did you notice it being gone? I’m anxious, like you, to get back to running, lifting (eventually, I’m not rushing into lifting) and I’m wondering when I’ll finally start feeling like myself again without any nerve pain
@@racheldunn3500 Month 2 and 3 is typically when the nerve pain subsides. You’re ahead of the curve so far! Stay the course and I’ll be thinking about you? You got this!
@@TreyDaze thank you so much, this makes me feel so much better!
what do you say to people who are afraid that the procedure may potentially paralyze them since it is a very invasive surgery?
Yup that was my worry
I had the surgery 2 weeks ago
And regretting it 😭
@@elizabethelizabeth7059 why did you regret it ? Do you have complication or you still not pain free ?
Hi my name is Margie and I have sciatica on the right side and a herniated disc.its been 2 months and I’m confused on what to do. I want the surgery but the doc wants me to try the epidermal spinal injection first. I just want to get back to walking without pain and go back to work.i live in the United States and it may be different here. I’m just scared about doing both.will I be able to go back to work after the injection?
@@margiesimmons-cohn426 the epidural was worthless for me. Pain kicked in as soon as I left my doc’s office. I would try it out, but honestly the epidurals were more painful for me than the actual surgery itself.
@@TreyDaze I’m happy to hear u have ur life back and that’s great!!!! I want mine back as well. I can’t do anything around the house at all. Laying in bed 24/7 is driving me crazy. I really want the surgery and after watching ur video I want it even more now. Thanks for all of your advice. You just earned a new subscriber.since I have all this time now I’m going to start watching your vids.
@@margiesimmons-cohn426 Thanks Margie! Wishing you a pain free life and thanks for subscribing!
I have the same thing.Its been 8 months and in so much pain.i had 4 epidural shots and nothing helped went through 8 weeks PT.Nothing it's crazy and I'm a 67 very active senior. Played pickleball 12 hrs a week.Walked 4 miles a day.Now I feel helpless.Going for a second option soon.Scared of surgery but can't stand the pain.I live in Maryland.
You must have had a bad neurosurgeon doing the epidural. Mine all three times were pain-free and provided a lot of relief
I had 4 or 5 of them. The pain was minimal, but they really didn't do anything. I stopped doing them. I have seen 2 surgeons other than my neurologist and neither one of them seemed eager to do surgery.
After the flare up I had tonight I have to find someone that can give me some relief. I was on the floor doing my PT exercises because I was having a mild flare up. When I was finished I went to pull myself up and I was instantly knocked back down on the floor screaming in pain. I had to lay there for about 30 minutes with my wife doing everything she could to help. My hands went numb for a few minutes and I began to have uncontrollable tremors throughout my body starting with my left leg, almost like a seizure. I was also having spasms in my back and legs that with pain so intense it almost brought me to tears.
I am 35 and have lived with back pain for nearly 15 years. It has always come in flare ups that happen by making the stupidest small movements, rarely from lifting something heavy. I have manageable constant pain an the flare ups come every couple of months. Most of the time I can still work through them, albeit it's very difficult. Once every year or 2 I have a really bad flare up though. This one currently being by far the worst. I have never been completely unable to walk until now.
I have not really wanted to get surgery before because every doctor has said that the success rate would likely be pretty low. But I think it is time now. I will likely have to talk to a couple of new doctors to find one who will do the surgery and be confident in the results. I can't keep living like this. I feel like I have a very high pain tolerance, but tonight I felt like a scared baby. My body is completely drained. I finally was able to get up and sit in my computer chair which is always the best place for me when I am in pain. I don't even know if I can make it to the bed tonight or if I even want to.
Sorry for the random rant on a comment that has little to do with this. I just started typing and it kind of got my mind off the pain for a few minutes.
What is Doctors name in Germany?
@@FourtyFiveFourtyFive45 Farzam Vazifehdan at Diakonie-Klinikum in Stuttgart.
i did it at 26 years old
2 weeks post spinal fusion my s1,l5. Hurts like hell but slowly getting better been 3 years with back pain on and off being able to walk, sometimes I couldn’t walk for weeks at a time, the pain was to the core of my soul almost pulled the trigger a couple of times, doing better these days ❤ I’m finally feeling hope for the first time in a long time
Hey bro please keep me updated I'm considering getting the surgery. The past 9 months have been hell to me
@@gamera7206 if it’s not to far gone try doing decompression therapy first, but it’s it to far gone think about it’s ether you live with that rest your life or you try get it fixed