Thank you so much for these videos. I’ve also gone through this surgery and went in on the 18th stayed in hospital until yesterday. This is my first day at home. Everything you are saying is making sense, and is truly helping me cope im an EMT and struggling with being helplessness and also feeling like a baby. So, thank you for reassuring me. I’m going to watch all of these!
@@dylanandersen2159 I’m on day 18 and I feel like crap, I have very bad neuropathy in my right leg, same side as the herniation was and I have the stamina and strength of a kitten. I cry almost every day, I use to be so fit and active, and now all I do is try and get the energy to make my kids dinner. I’m bored I’m frustrated. I know this is typical and everyone goes through this. But I’m so miserable. My friends and family have been amazing though, trying to keep me company, I’m an extream extrovert so some days I’m going insane because I’m on my own with very little to do and no one to talk to. But your videos have helped and I really appricate the encouraging words. I know I got a long road a head, but I will recovery and get back to work.
I want to thank you so much for making these videos Dylan. I’m 2 weeks out from L5-S1 TLIF. Experiencing exactly what you did. Not a lot of back pain but intense leg and foot pain. Very scared this is not going to get better. Grateful to you for making these videos, definitely helps to hear someone else has had this experience.
My pleasure man! Hope you're good. Life is weird man. I am sorry. How are you now? I am almost 2 years out and am feeling fantastic. Just get tight at night and take an NSAID before bed 3 out of 7 nights a week - other than that, I am back to normal. Video coming soon - subscribe for that!
@@dylanandersen2159 for how long u had pain after the surgery? I am not taking any pain medication I have heard stops the bone growth and I am scared will not allow the fusion to happen
What was the surgery for if not for the pars defect? I just found out in my 30s i have this and im trying to understand what surgery is there if pt doesnt work...
Thank you. I am having this surgery with laminectomy and foraminotomy on feb 15. They told me my pars defect is bilateral as is the foraminal stenosis. Grade 2 anterolisthesis, congenital. Dr said 4 month recovery but I am 60 years old. Scared...
You'll be fine! The recovery is long, yes, but pars defect has no other cure other than spinal fusion. It's literally the only option as far as I know. The recovery was so tough for me even at 35, but with time, everything will heal. Be active - but not too active - and just know the mental pain is the hardest. I am hoping the best for you Jean!
I’m on day 7 from surgery. He went in through my back 8 days ago only to find he couldn’t get the disc out due to a nerve in the way. He put in the hardware and then 36 hours later went back in through my stomach. I got front and back cut open. It is the morning of day 7 from the last surgery, here is what I’m expecting: 1. Sleeping does SUCK! Nothing helps 2. I now have similar ghost pains in my opposing hip flexor. 3. Sitting is difficult to get comfortable 4. I’m also not sure if the Codine is doing anything.
Just had my surgery and our story sounds the same. Im 7 days out and I have leg pain behind the knee and it's worrying the hell out of me so I called the doctor just waiting on a return call from him
The opiates are so bad, as you know, but it is NSAIDs that actually lower the swelling which causes the sciatic pain. But whatever works for you man. Hang in there - feel free to watch my series of videos - I'm honest about just about everything!
@@dylanandersen2159 I really appreciate that. Watching videos series like yours helps me to develop realistic expectations, and encouragement. Thank you for sharing your journey, sir.
Very informative video. I to have to have L4/5S1 and pars defects. 72 not young not looking forward to it. My groin lower back both legs bone spurs going very which way. I need walker very where. Heat rice packs. Two microwave day and night. I had operation many years age in traffic police motor bike. Not looking to going up knife again
Paul, I'm incredible. I feel "normal" again and it's only at the end of the day when I lay in bed that I remember I had surgery. I make sure to never stop moving even though I work an office job and sit down for 10 hours a day.
I'm Gil orange county ca.. I year ago I had l4l5s1 fusion. I'm worst then before if I would of know what I know now I would of never have gotten the surgery done .I retreat it. I wasn't on a walker before surgery one year five months later still on a walker really think about your surgery. I retreat it. Good luck.
Hey Gil! Sorry to hear that - not sure where / who did your surgery, but I think that is always a possibility. I am so sorry to hear. I hope you are better?
I'm incredible. I feel "normal" again and it's only at the end of the day when I lay in bed that I remember I had surgery. I make sure to never stop moving even though I work an office job and sit down for 10 hours a day.
I am almost 2 years out and am feeling fantastic. Just get tight at night and take an NSAID before bed 3 out of 7 nights a week - other than that, I am back to normal. Video coming soon - subscribe for that!
@@dylanandersen2159 I am out of surgery and in the recovery room. It’s been 4.5 hours since I’ve been awake and in the room. I was great at first then omg the pain is so bad! I can’t get comfortable, nobody’s even told me how to maneuver at all, I can’t move and they told me I would go for a walk and I still haven’t been! The only thing that helped so far with pain is morphine and a pain pill together and it wore off in 30 mins. I don’t know what to do!
@@yorstidilonex9005 I actually am still having problems with the pain of the surgery. I can’t bend without it constantly popping. And I’m always up at whatever time of the night due to pain. I have bursitis in my hips and I don’t know what else to do. I still need to have a disc replaced in my neck again which was simple. But this is horrible
Thank you so much for these videos. I’ve also gone through this surgery and went in on the 18th stayed in hospital until yesterday. This is my first day at home. Everything you are saying is making sense, and is truly helping me cope im an EMT and struggling with being helplessness and also feeling like a baby. So, thank you for reassuring me. I’m going to watch all of these!
You got this!! It's the most brutal surgery out there - wishing you all the best! Thank you for the love!!
@@dylanandersen2159 I’m on day 18 and I feel like crap, I have very bad neuropathy in my right leg, same side as the herniation was and I have the stamina and strength of a kitten. I cry almost every day, I use to be so fit and active, and now all I do is try and get the energy to make my kids dinner. I’m bored I’m frustrated. I know this is typical and everyone goes through this. But I’m so miserable. My friends and family have been amazing though, trying to keep me company, I’m an extream extrovert so some days I’m going insane because I’m on my own with very little to do and no one to talk to. But your videos have helped and I really appricate the encouraging words. I know I got a long road a head, but I will recovery and get back to work.
I want to thank you so much for making these videos Dylan. I’m 2 weeks out from L5-S1 TLIF. Experiencing exactly what you did. Not a lot of back pain but intense leg and foot pain. Very scared this is not going to get better. Grateful to you for making these videos, definitely helps to hear someone else has had this experience.
How are u feeling now? I am 37 days post op and have pain😢
My pleasure man! Hope you're good. Life is weird man. I am sorry. How are you now? I am almost 2 years out and am feeling fantastic. Just get tight at night and take an NSAID before bed 3 out of 7 nights a week - other than that, I am back to normal. Video coming soon - subscribe for that!
@@dylanandersen2159 for how long u had pain after the surgery? I am not taking any pain medication I have heard stops the bone growth and I am scared will not allow the fusion to happen
@@vortex21rainz26 did you get one of those bone growth stimulation devices. I know my Dr is fighting with my insurance to get me one issues.
@@Samsledge no I didn’t my neurosurgeon didn’t recommend
Hey what is thr update now 2 years later?
Did you have sars surgery?
What was the surgery for if not for the pars defect? I just found out in my 30s i have this and im trying to understand what surgery is there if pt doesnt work...
Thank you. I am having this surgery with laminectomy and foraminotomy on feb 15. They told me my pars defect is bilateral as is the foraminal stenosis. Grade 2 anterolisthesis, congenital. Dr said 4 month recovery but I am 60 years old. Scared...
You'll be fine! The recovery is long, yes, but pars defect has no other cure other than spinal fusion. It's literally the only option as far as I know. The recovery was so tough for me even at 35, but with time, everything will heal. Be active - but not too active - and just know the mental pain is the hardest. I am hoping the best for you Jean!
So how are you doing now? My son is 15 and he’s about to have his surgery. Are you better?
I’m on day 7 from surgery. He went in through my back 8 days ago only to find he couldn’t get the disc out due to a nerve in the way. He put in the hardware and then 36 hours later went back in through my stomach. I got front and back cut open. It is the morning of day 7 from the last surgery, here is what I’m expecting:
1. Sleeping does SUCK! Nothing helps
2. I now have similar ghost pains in my opposing hip flexor.
3. Sitting is difficult to get comfortable
4. I’m also not sure if the Codine is doing anything.
Wow! How are you doing now?
Surgery is worst decision, it can be cure by physiotherapy only.
@@samippudke you have no idea what your talking about
@@thescooter135 okey,
They only gave you codine?
Just had my surgery and our story sounds the same. Im 7 days out and I have leg pain behind the knee and it's worrying the hell out of me so I called the doctor just waiting on a return call from him
Hope you're ok - definitely chat with your doctor.
My surgery is March 22, 2022. Pretty nervous about it. I've been taking Norco 10's for months.
The opiates are so bad, as you know, but it is NSAIDs that actually lower the swelling which causes the sciatic pain. But whatever works for you man.
Hang in there - feel free to watch my series of videos - I'm honest about just about everything!
@@dylanandersen2159 I really appreciate that. Watching videos series like yours helps me to develop realistic expectations, and encouragement. Thank you for sharing your journey, sir.
About to have the same surgery in 2 weeks
How did it go? Hopefully well!
Very informative video. I to have to have L4/5S1 and pars defects. 72 not young not looking forward to it. My groin lower back both legs bone spurs going very which way. I need walker very where. Heat rice packs. Two microwave day and night. I had operation many years age in traffic police motor bike. Not looking to going up knife again
Hang in there! Totally respect the journey.
Hi Dylan, How are you doing as of 6/14/2022?
Paul, I'm incredible. I feel "normal" again and it's only at the end of the day when I lay in bed that I remember I had surgery. I make sure to never stop moving even though I work an office job and sit down for 10 hours a day.
I'm Gil orange county ca.. I year ago I had l4l5s1 fusion. I'm worst then before if I would of know what I know now I would of never have gotten the surgery done .I retreat it. I wasn't on a walker before surgery one year five months later still on a walker really think about your surgery. I retreat it. Good luck.
Hey Gil! Sorry to hear that - not sure where / who did your surgery, but I think that is always a possibility. I am so sorry to hear. I hope you are better?
Did you have lower back pain ?
I'm incredible. I feel "normal" again and it's only at the end of the day when I lay in bed that I remember I had surgery. I make sure to never stop moving even though I work an office job and sit down for 10 hours a day.
I turn 34 next month and have to have this surgery in next few weeks and I'm terrifed
I was very scared too, but it was all worth it. First 3 to 4 months are hell but it gets better.
Hi, how much of flexibility/ability to bend is affected due to L5-S1 fusion?
How u doing bro now ?
I am almost 2 years out and am feeling fantastic. Just get tight at night and take an NSAID before bed 3 out of 7 nights a week - other than that, I am back to normal. Video coming soon - subscribe for that!
I am going Wednesday for L5/S1 fusion! I’m so scared and I’ve had so many surgeries!
Remember, it's an insanely long recovery so be patient. You're looking at several months before feeling better. Take it one moment at a time :)
@@dylanandersen2159 I am out of surgery and in the recovery room. It’s been 4.5 hours since I’ve been awake and in the room. I was great at first then omg the pain is so bad! I can’t get comfortable, nobody’s even told me how to maneuver at all, I can’t move and they told me I would go for a walk and I still haven’t been! The only thing that helped so far with pain is morphine and a pain pill together and it wore off in 30 mins. I don’t know what to do!
@@YMarie87 hey how are you feeling so far
@@yorstidilonex9005 I actually am still having problems with the pain of the surgery. I can’t bend without it constantly popping. And I’m always up at whatever time of the night due to pain. I have bursitis in my hips and I don’t know what else to do. I still need to have a disc replaced in my neck again which was simple. But this is horrible
@@YMarie87 try to stay hopeful it’s only been a few months. Please keep me posted
Fk spine fusion that ruined my life