When we plan a spine surgery, our goal is to improve your mobility and pain control while helping you get back to a lifestyle you will enjoy. Learn what to expect from spine surgery at IU Health
Wtf happened to you? I just had 3 nerve decompressions and a spinal fusion. I can't walk. Did that happen to you? I've been at the hospital for over a month.
I didn't have near as much pain after my C-spinal stenosis surgery but neuro icu sucked. And I had pretty bad emergence agitation. The regular room had a tv. I didn't even know how long my surgery was. It was almost 11 hours. Both sides of my neck. I'm alive. I can walk again. Maybe I will run again someday.
I had this fusion 3 yrs ago, though it was painful at home trying to get up, it was well worth it. Im nearly back to normal, except I just had cervicle fusion surgery 3 months ago. Having issues with this that I didnt have with my lower spine fusion 3 yrs ago.
Same, had a 2 level fusion in the Lumbar and, I still had pain so 5 years later they allowed me to have a spinal stimulator and that didn't work neither. The Temporary one was as successful as you'd ever get but the permanent one, nowhere near close. May as well have forgotten to put the batteries in it. I've had so many injections, si much physio and scans etc etc, all to no avail. Been to the Public Hospital here in Australia and they just gave me a box of pills and sent me Home. Not what I wanted but 3 weeks later I could barely even walk so they put me on Ketamine infusion for 5 days, 5 December 2022 and you wouldn't believe it, exactly the same thing in 2023. Still in agony
I could not have recovered if not for the absolute devotion of my adult daughter. I wasn't expecting the horrible nerve pain shooting down both arms so bad I could hardly use them for days.
Hope everything went well little Mate. It's a big surgery for a 12 and half year old. I was 38 when I had two discs removed and they put cages in there. Seriously though, I Hopevit all went to plan 😁👌
I'm 12 and got diagnosed with scoliosis today. Idk when I'm having my surgery, but hopefully it goes well. Edit: Guys, I have not had the surgery yet. I don't have a date for it yet. Second edit: I've had the surgery done on 18, 10, 23. It was hell for the first four weeks and the painkillers made me puke everywhere due to my acid reflux. My spine is (almost) completely straight now! It's worth every risk. Third edit: I was thirteen when I eventually had my surgery. No matter how old you are, you have every right to be afraid of getting ANY kind of surgery. This one isn't as bad as most. The risk of complications after is 4% (as told by my surgeon) and the only thing to be TRULY afraid of is the recovery process. The nurses WILL make you walk, you have to urinate before they can discharge you, and the ride home will be TORTURE.
@@Redbullgbr1246 ohhhh it was harder in the beginning but still hard now without hospital grade pain pills 😂 have to wear neck and back brace so that’s fun I guess 😅
I had spine surgery in December 19th 2019 they put 4metal plates and 7 screw's in my neck and it sucks to cuz I already had a lot surgery done on my body my right leg had 7surgery my left leg 1surgery they put 2 metal screws but in my left leg and before I had spine surgery my doctor told me that u going to need spine surgery and my doctor told me that my spine is not looking good and you are going to need spine surgery before u go paralyzed and I said whatever lol and I don't listening to my doctor and I wish I did listen to my doctor cuz when he said that to me 2019 then 2weeks my whole body went paralyzed 4 months I was really to give up I was but one person that did not yet give up that was my best friend and My hero that is my mom her name is Marilyn Odette brown and on my mom birthday my mom passed away on her birthday she was born on 1951-6-30-2020 she is still my best friend and My number 1mom I love you Mom I miss you a whole lot and my wife passed away last year February first of cancer she was born in December 9th of 197-9- 2020 she was friend and My rock
Awe, I'm 12 and going into surgery soon. I know it's going to be scary, but I'll be better after. I feel bad for you. but hopefully you are still happy. Best of luck- Billie
Please let us know how it went, I am going for discs pressing on spinal cord causing fiery pain in both feet. I have to try, because this pain is unrelenting. You will be better off with the tumor removed. May you heal with ease and speed. ❣💖💜💙❣
My doctor took out 4 dic of my spine and it's take time to walk again it took me 10months to walk again but I did and u b alright cuz u have a Angels 😇 and god 🙏 watch over u and I'll say a prayer for you and your family and friends to
if you're considering getting spinal fusion for scoliosis DONT DO IT DONT DO IT DONT DO IT!!! I had my spine fused with 22 screws and 2 rods from C3 to L2 five years ago when I was 19 and I have been suffering from debilitating pain since. The best years of my life have been wasted laying in bed. I struggle severely with putting on my shoes, lifting anything, wearing a backpack, wearing a bra, standing for more than 2 hours and even sleeping. I can't even get through a nail appointment without taking breaks to lay down. I can no longer participate in my favourite activities. I'm FUSED in a slouched position. I take so much tylenol and advil to cope with the pain and as result I have accidentally poisoned myself on more than one occasion just trying to get through the day. getting this surgery has been my greatest regret. If you're considering spinal fusion for yourself or for your child, don't do it. It will ruin your life. Sometimes I wish I died on that table. I'd rather be dead than be forced to live the rest of my life like this.
I'm in the same boat. Been 1 yr now I had my spine fused from my skull to my hips. Still in a wheelchair. Have to have help transferring from my wheelchair to a recliner, cannot lay flat in bed. My wife ( An Angel ) has to wipe my butt because I can't turn my spine to reach it. Forget friends coming over or invites to gatherings. I check out the Hemlock Society.....it's that bad. I'm sorry for your pain young lady 💖
@@Ana-mo2vz I had spinal fusion on 4 levels and a decompression 2years ago unfortunately I lost the power in my left leg and last week had too get it amputated ,I wish you all the best in your journey, hope you will get better
19 spinal surgeries. Many full spinal fusions. I remember the small surgeries. I laugh at them now. Have to admit it's hard. Painful but so worth it.
Wtf happened to you? I just had 3 nerve decompressions and a spinal fusion. I can't walk. Did that happen to you? I've been at the hospital for over a month.
I didn't have near as much pain after my C-spinal stenosis surgery but neuro icu sucked. And I had pretty bad emergence agitation. The regular room had a tv. I didn't even know how long my surgery was. It was almost 11 hours. Both sides of my neck. I'm alive. I can walk again. Maybe I will run again someday.
I had this fusion 3 yrs ago, though it was painful at home trying to get up, it was well worth it. Im nearly back to normal, except I just had cervicle fusion surgery 3 months ago. Having issues with this that I didnt have with my lower spine fusion 3 yrs ago.
Great video on spine surgery
I had spinal surgeries two of them years ago. And I may need to have it done again.
Same, had a 2 level fusion in the Lumbar and, I still had pain so 5 years later they allowed me to have a spinal stimulator and that didn't work neither. The Temporary one was as successful as you'd ever get but the permanent one, nowhere near close. May as well have forgotten to put the batteries in it. I've had so many injections, si much physio and scans etc etc, all to no avail. Been to the Public Hospital here in Australia and they just gave me a box of pills and sent me Home. Not what I wanted but 3 weeks later I could barely even walk so they put me on Ketamine infusion for 5 days, 5 December 2022 and you wouldn't believe it, exactly the same thing in 2023. Still in agony
I could not have recovered if not for the absolute devotion of my adult daughter. I wasn't expecting the horrible nerve pain shooting down both arms so bad I could hardly use them for days.
I have to get spinal fusion for my 43.1 degree curve and im only 12 and a half. Terrified but its a blessing that I didnt have to go through a brace.
Surgery is like blinking. Next thing you know you are resting and watching tv.
Hope everything went well little Mate. It's a big surgery for a 12 and half year old. I was 38 when I had two discs removed and they put cages in there. Seriously though, I Hopevit all went to plan 😁👌
I'm 12 and got diagnosed with scoliosis today. Idk when I'm having my surgery, but hopefully it goes well.
Edit: Guys, I have not had the surgery yet. I don't have a date for it yet.
Second edit: I've had the surgery done on 18, 10, 23. It was hell for the first four weeks and the painkillers made me puke everywhere due to my acid reflux. My spine is (almost) completely straight now! It's worth every risk.
Third edit: I was thirteen when I eventually had my surgery. No matter how old you are, you have every right to be afraid of getting ANY kind of surgery. This one isn't as bad as most. The risk of complications after is 4% (as told by my surgeon) and the only thing to be TRULY afraid of is the recovery process.
The nurses WILL make you walk, you have to urinate before they can discharge you, and the ride home will be TORTURE.
How did it go
@@Mistyeyez2024 how did the surgery go
@@louisqandaliusdinglethe74t80 Haven't got it yet!
@@Mistyeyez2024 You seem brave compared to me and i'm 33 scared to death of this
Im 13 and terrified
I’m so nervous. I’m too young. I’m having it at nine. I’m scared my curve is in the 90s.
I have straightening of lumbo sacral spine partial sacralization of l5.. what should I do after diagnosis
I am affraid
So am I
@@jassheffy i did it and painfree. But depression and sense of being helpless never went away.
Same
Am afraid too😬
@@crystalskyz5064 Me tooo
Imagine having severe 6 hour kyphosis back surgery a week from tomorrow at 15 years old 😓
Wishing you the best outcome. 💖
@@Redbullgbr1246 good! I got 2 rods and 32 screws and fusion!! It went well!! 🥳 i had some issues with fainting but got around it!!
@@Redbullgbr1246 ohhhh it was harder in the beginning but still hard now without hospital grade pain pills 😂 have to wear neck and back brace so that’s fun I guess 😅
@@Redbullgbr1246 yep! That’s for caring I subscribed! ;)
@@Redbullgbr1246 I meant thanks 😂
I had spine surgery in December 19th 2019 they put 4metal plates and 7 screw's in my neck and it sucks to cuz I already had a lot surgery done on my body my right leg had 7surgery my left leg 1surgery they put 2 metal screws but in my left leg and before I had spine surgery my doctor told me that u going to need spine surgery and my doctor told me that my spine is not looking good and you are going to need spine surgery before u go paralyzed and I said whatever lol and I don't listening to my doctor and I wish I did listen to my doctor cuz when he said that to me 2019 then 2weeks my whole body went paralyzed 4 months I was really to give up I was but one person that did not yet give up that was my best friend and My hero that is my mom her name is Marilyn Odette brown and on my mom birthday my mom passed away on her birthday she was born on 1951-6-30-2020 she is still my best friend and My number 1mom I love you Mom I miss you a whole lot and my wife passed away last year February first of cancer she was born in December 9th of 197-9- 2020 she was friend and My rock
Awe, I'm 12 and going into surgery soon. I know it's going to be scary, but I'll be better after. I feel bad for you. but hopefully you are still happy. Best of luck- Billie
RIP. You’ve got to be one of the strongest people I know. God bless you. Inshallah you’re life is full of blessings!
I am afraid too!
im getting surgry on jan.4th i will have ti stay at the hospital for 2-3 weeks I'm very scared
I have to get a surgery to get rid of a tumor I’m really scared
everything is gonna be okay, have hope and everything will turn out just fine
Please let us know how it went, I am going for discs pressing on spinal cord causing fiery pain in both feet. I have to try, because this pain is unrelenting. You will be better off with the tumor removed. May you heal with ease and speed. ❣💖💜💙❣
How have you been??
Keep ur head up and I will pray 🙏 for you
My doctor took out 4 dic of my spine and it's take time to walk again it took me 10months to walk again but I did and u b alright cuz u have a Angels 😇 and god 🙏 watch over u and I'll say a prayer for you and your family and friends to
if you're considering getting spinal fusion for scoliosis DONT DO IT DONT DO IT DONT DO IT!!! I had my spine fused with 22 screws and 2 rods from C3 to L2 five years ago when I was 19 and I have been suffering from debilitating pain since. The best years of my life have been wasted laying in bed. I struggle severely with putting on my shoes, lifting anything, wearing a backpack, wearing a bra, standing for more than 2 hours and even sleeping. I can't even get through a nail appointment without taking breaks to lay down. I can no longer participate in my favourite activities. I'm FUSED in a slouched position. I take so much tylenol and advil to cope with the pain and as result I have accidentally poisoned myself on more than one occasion just trying to get through the day. getting this surgery has been my greatest regret. If you're considering spinal fusion for yourself or for your child, don't do it. It will ruin your life. Sometimes I wish I died on that table. I'd rather be dead than be forced to live the rest of my life like this.
Oh my gosh?? So they dont straighten your back? Just reinforce the slouch?? Thats a terrible idea just from the sound
I'm in the same boat. Been 1 yr now I had my spine fused from my skull to my hips. Still in a wheelchair. Have to have help transferring from my wheelchair to a recliner, cannot lay flat in bed. My wife ( An Angel ) has to wipe my butt because I can't turn my spine to reach it. Forget friends coming over or invites to gatherings. I check out the Hemlock Society.....it's that bad. I'm sorry for your pain young lady 💖
I am scared
wont lie im scared of this for some reason
Don't be I had two disc replacement 2 months ago and I feel really good. Just pray and make sure you have a good surgeon.
My wife died in February 1st one 2021
What happened?
Thats a random comment...
Don't do it
Why?
@@Ana-mo2vz I had spinal fusion on 4 levels and a decompression 2years ago unfortunately I lost the power in my left leg and last week had too get it amputated ,I wish you all the best in your journey, hope you will get better