Spinal Fusion Recovery - 30 Weeks In - Getting Back To Normal?

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  • #backpain #recovery #health
    Whats up TH-cam!?!? This is the eighth video of many videos documenting my experiences surrounding a Spinal Fusion Surgery. I had my L4-L5 fused and the L5-S1 decompressed and cleaned up. I hope you enjoy the raw emotion of the videos because I'm trying to be as real as possible. Yes, the videos are a little bit amateur but I am making these to get the information out to those who need it.
    Thanks for watching.
    Here is a link to my next video - Random Pains After Surgery??? Q and A #backpain #recovery #relief #video #spinalcordinjury #answer
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    Send questions to Fuzed24@yahoo.com and I will answer your questions during a Q and A video.
    Appreciate your support!!!
    #recovery #recoveryjourney #spinalinjury #spinalmobility #spinalcordinjury #backpain #backpainrelief #backpaintreatment #backpainstretch #surgeryrecovery #surgeryday

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  • @TheFuzedLife
    @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What’s up guys! Hope you’re enjoying the My Recovery Story series! Please make sure to Like, Comment, Subscribe and watch my other content!
    Contact me at Fuzed24@yahoo.com with questions about your spinal fusion!!
    Thanks for the support!!

  • @TheFuzedLife
    @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Guys!
    I was locked out of my account for a while. I finally got back in. I’m going to start making content again real soon!!
    I’ll post a Q and A video for you tonight!!

  • @armandomorales1078
    @armandomorales1078 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi everyone !
    Thank you for sharing all of this invaluable information!
    I had my L4-L5 fusion surgery on October 18th this year and I’m feeling very good with therapy, I do walk 30 minutes (3 mph speed), ride bicycle for 10 minutes a day and I’m doing a lot of stretching at therapy and I’m so happy because I can see results right away.
    I also try to get 10k steps a day and I try to walk as much as I can.
    I’m a construction contractor and I start to do some painting, trying no to get hurt and not lifting heavy paint buckets but I’m feeling so happy, I’m also leaving the cane aside when I get familiar with the place that I’m working but I always take it when I go outside or when I walk on the street just to prevent any falling but I’m starting to feel confidence while walking with out cane.
    I also do a lot of balancing with a single foot and I think this is why I started to feel confidence to walk with no cane at all.
    I started to do exercises to walk up the stairs, this is something I’m still having pain on my lumbar area and right leg when I start raising I assume that it’s because the nerves are still inflamed or I still have to practice this in order to gain muscle mass, I’m just guessing but I definitely will ask the doctor on January 6th.
    Well, thank you so much for sharing your experience, it’s very helpful for me and thank you for letting express my experience with my surgery.
    Armando Morales.
    Los Angeles California.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Armando, I use one of those half balls with the flat back for balancing. It works well! I’m glad you’re doing good! Keep me updated and thanks for supporting the channel!!

  • @MensHealthandHabits
    @MensHealthandHabits ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brother, keep trucking! Your videos are awesome. Love the emotion and how real you are about how you’re feeling!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the support John. I hope you’re well!

  • @raymonddonahue1942
    @raymonddonahue1942 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sir you should be very proud of yourself, with how much you have improved.

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ray, he’s out here taking life by the horns. Inspiring.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ray, I really appreciate that sir!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohnnyLongbarrel thank you

  • @taleemahwest5626
    @taleemahwest5626 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't wait to get mine done I know it's going to take time but when it happens I know it will be my start

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Taleenah, you’re getting a fusion also?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take Emma, good luck and be well. Keep us updated!

  • @TheFuzedLife
    @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm getting better!

  • @clarkegris5378
    @clarkegris5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Godbless your friend I can’t even imagine 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sziir
    @sziir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Give us an update now if u can please, I love ur videos

  • @elainemckenna1178
    @elainemckenna1178 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi and thank you for sharing, I'm due a fusion surgery in the summer and d

    • @elainemckenna1178
      @elainemckenna1178 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And dreading the recovery, I've had problems for over 7 years so this is my last chance. I'm unable to walk more than 3mins.
      So you have given me real hope thanks again

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elainemckenna1178 how are you now?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elainemckenna1178 I’m so glad to hear this!! Please update us!!

  • @mateymatev3582
    @mateymatev3582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Mark! Hope you are doing well and 100% pain free. Looking forward for your next update. God bless..

  • @AngelDiaz-hg7hn
    @AngelDiaz-hg7hn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So happy for u buddy. 🔥🙏🏽🔥❤️

  • @mohammedalharbi3329
    @mohammedalharbi3329 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a lot man god bless you

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God bless you as well, sir.

  • @yusif25
    @yusif25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking forward to the one year update, mate. Gonna have the L5-S1 PLIF in a few months. Approximately same size like you working out 5 days a week for several years : pushups, pullups, bands and etc. Hope to stay lean before the surgery. Thanks a lot for the videos - they are great indeed

  • @jflexfit
    @jflexfit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how are you now?

  • @cwhite97s10
    @cwhite97s10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos and share your journey. I am getting ready to have L4 L5 fusion next week and I wanted to see someone’s progress along the way. Thank you

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chris, I agree with you. It’s so inspiring.

  • @hssu9076
    @hssu9076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Honestly this is so comforting! I am heartbroken by diagnosis of two herniated disks. I have a desk job and horrible posture all my life. Watching this video and crying because you are so strong and able to bounce back so well. Congratulations 🎉

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hs Su,
      You just have to take it one day at a time. I hope you're doing ok.

    • @xantaramone9309
      @xantaramone9309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      me desk job are killer i was stupid to work like that we er gonna get throught it

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xantaramone9309 can you get one of those standing desks?

  • @mrrodgers2968
    @mrrodgers2968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking like an athlete even after a fusion! Impressive!

  • @ruthsolis6355
    @ruthsolis6355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for taking the time to sharing the 411 on your surgery!

  • @HypotheticalZ
    @HypotheticalZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man I took a lot of inspiration from you since I’m young like you. I’m 8.5months out of L4-5 fusion. I’m really devastated. Can’t live a normal life. Simple walking/standing/sitting flares me up. Lots of tests, CT, MRI, Injections, therapies later the Drs still can’t figure out what’s wrong :( It’s just hard to believe that I’m in the 10% of people who fails this surgery!

    • @fernandomartinez2214
      @fernandomartinez2214 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Do not give up, i was in the same state you were and ask for another opinion and they recommend to fuse L4-L5- S1 and got a electrical simulator in my back. So far it has been great results and my pain is gone. I was in bad shape for 3 years and finally got it repair. My suggestion is get another doctor different opinion.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Brother, email me to talk further. Fuzed24@yahoo.com

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fernandomartinez2214 I agree. NEVER give up!!!

  • @helenbreaux1927
    @helenbreaux1927 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I appreciate you taking your time to take all of us on your journey. My husband had surgery on his L4/L5/S1 where they were fused. He still hurt like you did but never got better. Now he complained enough that we went to another Doctor that did a nerve test and CT found that the screw was coming loose and the bone graft didn’t take. He would walk but at times felt he was doing too much because he would be real sore or hurt so he sat a lot at times in his recliner, which we know now that was a big mistake. When he did stuff in his shop he wanted to move stuff around or pick up stuff too soon of course prob 3 /4 months out of surgery. I feel isn’t doing a lot like you did because he hurts. Even if he hurts a little he should push hisself ? And maybe take his meds like you did to get the swelling down keep walking . Now he has to get ready for the repair surgery where the doctor has already told him he would go in and put a bigger screw in, I’m not too happy about that, I would like to get feed back on that and I have also heard watching a lot of TH-cam that sometimes they go ahead and fuse L3 for support, I don’t like that. We are so confused and scared that, he is disabled because of this and the age 64. You are doing a wonderful job with your TH-cam God Bless You. By the way if you can tell me what Dr in ElPaso did you use.

    • @fernandomartinez2214
      @fernandomartinez2214 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Helen - I read your comment, mine is exactly the same. I am 64 and had same surgery and it fail no different than your husband. The screws came loose and my surgeon recommend a new type of surgery to correct the issue. They used a Spinal Fusion Simulator device to make the fusion work. I feel great with no pain so far til now. It has been 2 weeks after this 2nd surgery .
      I live in Houston,Texas . I do not recommend bigger screws they will do more damage than good.
      Good Luck ...... I do like this video because it bring memory and realty experience.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can tell you the doctor. Fuzed24@yahoo.com

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fernandomartinez2214 How are you doing nowadays, Fernando?

  • @sammyer4331
    @sammyer4331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Looking great, thanks for the update. I'm two weeks out and happy with my progress so far. Been going for 1 hour walks around my neighborhood, a couple times per day the past few days. Just taking Tylenol for pain but haven't had any yet today. Your videos do inspire me to stay optimistic!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All you can do is keep moving forward.

    • @user-ks5nw8hr1y
      @user-ks5nw8hr1y 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How r u doing now

  • @als5109
    @als5109 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I am older man considering having surgery. Right I am just going through the process. Hopefully you'll have time to give us an update on your status.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      New content is posted Al!!

  • @user-hg3vy6ux7r
    @user-hg3vy6ux7r ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing which has always accompanied my nerve pain has been leg spasms, involuntary leg movements, mostly at night. I don’t believe my doctors have a set answer or treatment. Are you familiar with this at all? I admire you for your recovery efforts.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Stephanie,
      I am familiar with that. I had those spasms to the point in which I would have allowed someone to cut my leg off. The pain was insane.
      I hope you’re doing ok and thank you so much for watching!!

  • @Teresa-K
    @Teresa-K ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s wonderful news you are doing so great and exercising, doing yoga, running, etc. It’s so true you have to have a successful surgery. Keep up the good work.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your comment and for your support Teresa!! I hope you’re well!!

  • @jarmstrong2843
    @jarmstrong2843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I grew up and lived in your neck of the woods on the west side near Coronado HS then moved from there in 2009. My back in the L2 though L5 is filled with arthritis and will need a fusion to relieve pain. But also have lots of arthritis in hips. Trying to figure out what is causing most pain before deciding on surgery.
    Watching you move about while doing exercises gives me hope, though I probably have more than 35 years on you. At least I know I may have some flexibility as long as I do stretching exercises. Only thing I know is growing old is not for sissies. Good to see you doing well.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J Armstrong, thanks for the comment sir. I hope you’re doing alright. Yeah, fight getting old as long as you can haha 😂

  • @OverDna
    @OverDna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Always always glad to see your update! Thank you for documenting and sharing your experiences. I'm not at a point where I need a fusion surgery yet, but both my L4-L5 and L5-S1 are degenerated with my L5-S1 also herniated. Watching your videos always makes me feel much much better. Thank you again!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're welcome. All I can do is tell my story brother.

    • @KBradAdams
      @KBradAdams ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Andre did you end up having fusion any updates? I keep putting off a Double Fusion L4/L5 revision and Fused L5/S1.

    • @HuggyBear2000
      @HuggyBear2000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed

  • @davidhanes5229
    @davidhanes5229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great videos. thanks for the updates and what to expect along the way. Scheduled for L5 L4 S1 fusion and laminectomy in May. i look forward to relief and recovery.
    thanks again
    fellow Texan, Wichita Falls
    -David

    • @KBradAdams
      @KBradAdams ปีที่แล้ว +2

      david did you end up doing the fusion surgery? Please update if so or if not.

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว

      David, update sir?

    • @AllNFLAllTheTime
      @AllNFLAllTheTime ปีที่แล้ว

      Please update us sir

  • @movingon.............6850
    @movingon.............6850 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you put some update videos please.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Working on it! New content just went up!!

  • @DavidSuperDaveMartin70
    @DavidSuperDaveMartin70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im sooo happy for you brother!! Seeing your recovery has given me a hope and a confidence that I didnt have before I came across your videos. I feel like there is hope for a full recovery after my surgery now and I feel like Im making the right decision. God bless you and your family and keep making more great content. It is so important for people like me who have upcoming procedures and are very nervous about the outcome. Thank you so much for giving me hope!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes sir. I'm making my 1-year video soon. Just been so busy lately. Good luck with it And keep me updated brother!

  • @thebruise
    @thebruise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great to hear you’re doing so well, as you know I’m a month behind you in post surgery times but probably 2 or 3 months real-time, pretty much due to my physio at 12 weeks changing my program to a too demanding program and my back and everything around it getting inflamed, not being able to take nsaids just couldn’t get the swelling down, trying to keep mobile just made it worse, catch 22. Any way I’m at 6 months and about 2 weeks things started to subside ( swelling) and now starting to feel normal ish, don’t want to try and run or anything like that just happy to be able to walk around pain free is sooooo goood! So you message about listening to your body is a good one. I have been taking curcumin and PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) for about 2 months and I’m convinced they’ve helped me turn the corner, could also be time or a mixture of both. Going to hydro therapy 2 times a week in the warm water is helping and I’m just taking it steady, I wasn’t the most physically fit person before so I’m not going to be post surgery so loosening up the joints and muscles is going to be a gradual process for me anyway and I’m sure I’ll get there now, a few months ago I wasn’t sure. Anyway now you done your update guess I’ll have to do my update too :) take care Rich

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rich,
      Please post your update and I'll come check it out! Keep improving!

  • @mohammedalharbi3329
    @mohammedalharbi3329 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you tell us now after 1 year how do you feel its seems you forget us and you are really great 👏

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heck, he’s moving better than me and I didn’t have the surgery yet lol😂

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mohammed I’m doing great sir. Please check out my new content!!

  • @simonharris4801
    @simonharris4801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like your doing well Buddy,
    I'm 7 months out since my last fusion an your going better than me

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Simon, fill us in, how are you doing?

  • @andrewbastien5763
    @andrewbastien5763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel like your approach to not sitting often has really paid off. Sitting is really damaging and painful during this recovery. I’m 4 months post alif/plif L5S1. Sitting has hurt me the most out of anything else so I too try to avoid it.

    • @andrewbastien5763
      @andrewbastien5763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We’re you able to drive and visit family and friends around the 3-1/2 month mark?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Andrew,
      I think you're correct, I don't sit down unless I have to.

  • @flex1nut
    @flex1nut ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How did you know if your doctor is good? How did you chose a good surgeon?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Antonio,
      I didn’t know he was before the surgery. But after I know he’s magic. If you’d like the name, fuzed24@yahoo.com

  • @felipebravo2900
    @felipebravo2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello there, I’m coming up on a month here (L4-L5, L5-S1 spinal decompression/laminectomy). I’m starting to take walks around the neighborhood and am ok, just a bit sore after as I was not fit to begin with, plus all the post-op recovery. I have a numb left leg and foot, so I’m hoping that will eventually work itself out, but I am concerned. Getting in/out of bed and/or sitting for over 30 min is painful still.
    It’s inspiring that you are doing so good at 7.5 months and probably better by now. I have a sit down job and wonder how long before you went back to work, I know that can vary by job and post-op results as well as the individual. Just trying to gage if it’d be 3-5 months?
    The point you made with coughing/sneezing is crazy because yes that is still painful. Additionally, the hip pain/feeling where it almost makes you walk/lean to one side…did you get that and if you did, approx. what week did that fade away?
    By the way, really want to thank you for sharing your experience and believe this will help many viewers pre and post-op for sure! Or if they are scared to take that leap of faith. I look forward to feeling as great as you look and feel. By the way I’m 50 years old which can also be a factor.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey brother I can tell you that the sneezing pain is rarely there at 2 years. Unsure exactly when it went away. I experience it sometimes, not often.

  • @JohnnyLongbarrel
    @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude! You got a Peloton!?!? Luckyyyyyy

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it’s a little pricey but I love it!

  • @btuhalfbreed
    @btuhalfbreed 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank for posting

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ben, I really hope it helped, sir. Please tune in for more and stay safe and healthy!

  • @bobbydale1938
    @bobbydale1938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sound great ! you have 2 level fusion ? 2 cages , 6 ped screws ?

  • @weownthebeach8914
    @weownthebeach8914 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    how is it going now , hope you are doing great

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doing great after 2 years. Please stick with the channel. More content will be coming!!

  • @KBradAdams
    @KBradAdams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you are doing better! You have any xrays showing the fusions? Also any updates on your friend and his journey?

  • @CiaranMal1
    @CiaranMal1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How are you now? Would like to chat. I have to decide to go under the knife on L4 L5 S1 with broken off bilateral pars. Thanks

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! I’d be glad to chat. Hit me up at fuzed24@yahoo.com

  • @fkofoed
    @fkofoed ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you have som pictures, MRI or x-rays, af your spine before and after the operation?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Flemming. I might have them on a disc. Fuzed24@yahoo.com

  • @tonxflex7292
    @tonxflex7292 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I need to have L5 - S1 fused. How much percent of mobility did u lose? In bending down or bending back?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tonx let’s talk more. Fuzed24@yahoo.com

  • @steventhomas5093
    @steventhomas5093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm jealous lol...I'm glad to see you're doing well...I had a 3 level double fusion with 2 disc replacements back in March of this year and still find it so hard to bend, stand still or sit for too long...I went back into the gym 30 days after my surgery and so far no problems...my strength and cardio are better now than I've felt in a long time...I've had 2 post op follow up appointments and so far my back is healing fine...its just crazy that I can lift and do cardio with ease but bending, sitting and standing still gives me so much pain...any suggestions?...I've been following you and your channel since my surgery...you've helped and motivated me throughout my process so I trust your opinion and advice...I appreciate you brother...stay strong and power on.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can't believe you're lifting!! I am at 9 months and haven't touched a weight, soon though. Honestly, try Yoga. It helped me alot with flexibility. Make a regimen.

    • @steventhomas5093
      @steventhomas5093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheFuzedLife Thx sir...that's what was recommended by a friend

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steventhomas5093 you doing ok now?

  • @samsonsmith4849
    @samsonsmith4849 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am in LE as well and have my L4/L5 Fusion in November, how long do you thing it was before you felt comfortable enough to get back in uniform and back on the streets. I

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For me it was 3 months brother.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sam, I will answer this question publicly tonight in my Q and A video 3!!

  • @naweedhotak3367
    @naweedhotak3367 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Bro!
    Hope you’re doing well and great!
    Could u maybe give an update on how you’re doing now, after almost over one and a half year?
    Thanks!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Working on it! I just posted new content!!

  • @HypotheticalZ
    @HypotheticalZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s been exactly 2.5 months from my L4-L5 fusion. My recovery was a roller-coaster, some days better some days worse! But recently 2 weeks ago I started having horrible back pain(spasms) similar to the level of prior surgery. I don’t know if I did something wrong. I just tried to go to my job (which is by the way a desk job). The xray showed no abnormality and bone has started to take place. But still I’m in considerable amount of pain! Don’t know what’s wrong :(

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Survivor,
      I never had anything like this occur. Send me your email of you want to talk further.
      Thanks!

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว

      Badhan, good luck sir.

  • @ConE49
    @ConE49 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dream is to be able to run again one day but im scared ill wear out my above discs. I have DDD. Are you worried about damaging the rest from lumbar up?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Onnie!
      I will answer this question tonight on my Q and A 3 video!!!

  • @KBradAdams
    @KBradAdams ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any updates?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please check out my new content. How are you sir!?

  • @andrewbastien5763
    @andrewbastien5763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looking great man!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!!

    • @mrrodgers2968
      @mrrodgers2968 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lookin like a beast!

    • @thetank2730
      @thetank2730 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about slow pitch baseball leagues?

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s interesting. Yeah can you swing a bat or golf club??

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thetank2730 hittin dingers!!

  • @jesusortega2235
    @jesusortega2235 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When did you start twisting and bending?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’d have to rewatch the videos, I’d say 3-4 months lightly. Maybe 6 month with slightly increasing intensity.

    • @AllNFLAllTheTime
      @AllNFLAllTheTime ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ouch!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AllNFLAllTheTime gotta start again sometime

  • @KBradAdams
    @KBradAdams ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would love to hear how you are doing now! Also your friend you mentioned behind you how is he now?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brad,
      I’ll answer this tonight on my Q and A 3 video!!

  • @jcsalcido87
    @jcsalcido87 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello! I am in El Paso and in need of a fusion. Can you share your physician’s name? I would greatly appreciate it

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juan, hit me up at fuzed24@yahoo.com

  • @scottmurphy2180
    @scottmurphy2180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, I'm 1 day post op. I'm also in corrections. I'm planning on going back to work about 7weeks post op. Thank you for doing your time-line, I have an idea of what to expect. My back today is very tight. I had a laminectomy in 2004 and the surgeon told me it would last about 10-15 years. My back has been starting to hurt for about 2 year's and now had to have the Tlif September 13th 2022. Surgeon said the surgery couldn't have gone any better. I came home the same day and probably was a good thing. I have been walking to use the restroom and just taking short walks in the house without any assistance. If you are still checking your posts, if you could, would you let me know how you are doing now. Thank you in advance.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      New content was posted Scott. Hope you’re doing well!!

  • @boxinggloves6834
    @boxinggloves6834 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey big man🖐️ how are you doing these days??? Are you fully recovered??? I hope you are👍🫶🫵 give us some up date please. Regards

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you get a fusion also, boxing?

    • @boxinggloves6834
      @boxinggloves6834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thewoodlandfox I don't but I have spondylosis so Im doing research

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@boxinggloves6834 make sure you rest

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@boxinggloves6834 take your time and make an informed decision. Just because surgery saved me doesn’t mean I recommend to all or it’s a fit for all.

  • @Jay-id4ol
    @Jay-id4ol ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How old are u brother

  • @tessmanuelsontag7878
    @tessmanuelsontag7878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello. I know this video is 10 months ago and I admire your motivation to get to normal life. I also have the same surgery as yours and it’s been 9 months since I have my surgery and I still have burning pain in my whole lower back and so much nerve pain and muscle spasm. I tried everything I research a lot of stuff on what to do and not to do I’m frustrated. I told my doctor about it and he said there us nothing he can do anymore because it is a nerve damage. I am a very active person before I got hurt at work and ended up in fusion surgery. Now I cannot do anything. Any activities makes my back burning and so much muscle spasm. I wonder how you doing now after 10 months of this video. Thank you

    • @KBradAdams
      @KBradAdams ปีที่แล้ว +2

      any updates Tess? Did you surgeon confirm that your fusion did fuse? I believe my back never fused having similar issues like you. curious if you have any updates.

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, Tess. How you doing?

  • @xantaramone9309
    @xantaramone9309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey how are you too day ?

  • @SaltySeabee
    @SaltySeabee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now that you're 15+ months post up have you been hitting the weights? I hit the 1yr mark Apr 2nd, ive been cleared to lift weights since my 6mos follow-up but have been hesitant... I'm capable of doing everything you've presented in the video here, just hesitant to get back in the weight room/crossfit gym. At the 6mos follow-up the Dr said I could get back to everything except contact sports. He said at 1yr I could return to softball, BB, FF. Your vids were very motivational during my recovery.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey!
      I will be answering this question tonight on my Q and A 3 Video!!!

    • @SaltySeabee
      @SaltySeabee ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFuzedLife I saw your Q&A vid earlier today, thanks for making that and sharing your journey. I went back to the gym last Oct. Eased back into it. No heavy lifts yet, totally starting at the basics, calisthenics, stretching, bodyweight, elliptical, rower, air bike. After the new year I started light machine weights, going to do that for 6 weeks, then move to Hammer Strength lifts for 6 weeks, then onto free weights. But, I can say I'm probably about where you are in recovery at 90-95%, every once in awhile I'll get a stinger, or the weather makes me ache.

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SaltySeabee you’re both very inspiring

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SaltySeabee keep moving forward Salty

  • @dustystarr2297
    @dustystarr2297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just curious if you had the option for artificial disc’s? If not do you know what factors came into play that prevented you from going that route?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dusty,
      The option was not offered. I was in such pain that I was never did a ton of research on different methods, only the fusion after it was recommended.

  • @alexandrelobo8524
    @alexandrelobo8524 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you okay nowadays?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Andre, new content just went up. Doing well brother!!

  • @issajaradat7693
    @issajaradat7693 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watched all your videos and I'm glad that's working for you.
    My dad is about to have the same kind of procedure l4-l5 and l5-s1 , but they want to do two surgeries one is three hrs where they go in from the Billy and the next day other surgery from 3hrs where they go in from the back. But he don't have back problems what do ever he has a major feet pain, which has been told for the last 8 years it's neuropathy, but the last two years the been has been getty worse and worse in the feet in way can hardly walk can hardly sleep real crying 5 times a week from the feet pain, did many surgeries in his feet the last two years. And a month ago they decided to MRI for the lower back, and showed that l5-s1 is actually touching and has no space, and l4-l5 is very close from each other but he has not back issues. So they want to do the same kinda of surgery you did, and hoping for pain relief in the feet.
    Have you heard of any one similar to his case with no back problems and they did the surgery just for Their feet ?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have not heard of the foot issue. No sir.

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s your dad doing?

    • @JohnnyLongbarrel
      @JohnnyLongbarrel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s your pops?

    • @issajaradat7693
      @issajaradat7693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thewoodlandfox The surgery went great no back problems but he still have the feet problems, dr said the nerve was damaged a lot since it was bone on bone, he should have done the surgery a few years back.
      But there is hardly any back pain

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@issajaradat7693 I hope you’re able to get healed up as much as possible. It’s great that the back pain is gone but not that it just migrated!

  • @cassandraalvarado6368
    @cassandraalvarado6368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you return to weight lifting? I am thinking about getting an L5S1 spinal fusion for my herniated disc but i am so scared I’ll never be able to lift heavy weights again.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cassandra!
      I will answer this question publicly tonight on my Q and A 3 video!!!

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว

      Cassandra, you’re jacked!

  • @AkhyansuPattnaik
    @AkhyansuPattnaik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How much do you think you have advanced with bending lifting & twisting at this point in time?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey sir,
      I am about 95% overall and I'm at approximately 11 months. I can bend to touch my toes, twist all I need to and lift heavy-ish objects in everyday life with no pain.

  • @GelliSolo
    @GelliSolo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What surgery did you have? Lumbar fusion? Did you need decompression or just a fusion?!

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gely!
      I will answer this tonight publicly on my Q and A 3 video!!!

    • @AllNFLAllTheTime
      @AllNFLAllTheTime ปีที่แล้ว

      Those Q and As are clutch!

  • @mdodge1960
    @mdodge1960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi there, what approach did your doctor take on your surgery, Is your incision on your back (PLIF)?

  • @shiekharsalannasir7845
    @shiekharsalannasir7845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i had lumber fusion l4l5s1... its 9th week now i feel pain in my legs and upper hips is that normal

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey sir,
      The only pain I had in my legs was just uneven muscle tension. I had to stretch alot to relieve that. In my hip, right in the joint, I had a little pain for several months. I had to do the figure 4 stretch to relieve it.

    • @shiekharsalannasir7845
      @shiekharsalannasir7845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheFuzedLife what kind of strches ?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shiekharsalannasir7845 basic hamstring stretches and quad stretches. Then the figure four stretch.

  • @robinmcnamara3295
    @robinmcnamara3295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How important was it to have someone with you 24/7 post surgery? How many weeks did you need help?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Two weeks for sure. After that I was more independent but I'd have help for at least a month if possible.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Robin!
      This will be answered publicly tonight on my Q and A 3 video!!!

  • @xantaramone9309
    @xantaramone9309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hey be aware dont take risque you've fusion or artificial disc?

  • @janemsichili3672
    @janemsichili3672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou mine is 3months. Please let me know what to take as in supplements

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please keep in touch and let us know how you’re doing!!
      Thanks and stay safe!!

  • @pawscrossed4772
    @pawscrossed4772 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What was the most comfortable chair or position for you for the first few weeks? I'm scheduled for 7 level fusion next month and just want to be as prepared as possible.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      7 levels!!! No seat was comfortable until after the 1 year mark. I laid down or stood up sir. Best of luck!!!!

    • @bobbydale1938
      @bobbydale1938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God be with you ! how are you doing ?😘

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paws, 7 levels!!! How are you!?!?

    • @pawscrossed4772
      @pawscrossed4772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thewoodlandfox I ended up with 8 levels with pelvic stabilization and SI Joint fusions. I'm almost 7 weeks post op. Feeling decent, finally able to get more comfortable for sleep. I sleep in the bed and added a bedrail. I don't love a recliner like most people but it works during the day. I still have to sit on a pillow if I'm going to sit in a hard chair like at the kitchen table or something. I DEFINITELY recommend a bedrail. $40 amazon.

    • @AllNFLAllTheTime
      @AllNFLAllTheTime ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pawscrossed4772 8 levels brother!?!? How are you now?

  • @bernardthefourth
    @bernardthefourth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How are you lately?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bernard,
      Hey sir. I will post an update at the end of the month which will be my 1-year update. I'm doing GREAT! I honestly can't complain. Thanks for watching!!

    • @bernardthefourth
      @bernardthefourth ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFuzedLife Still good?

  • @bidhanhajong9246
    @bidhanhajong9246 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brother it is my 28 week after FUSION SERGERY but it hurts and can feel my stiffness on my back. My life ix getting worst and worst. Incision pain is 50% gone but thet stiffness is hurts. Pls suggest brother.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So definitely consult with you doctor about this. As my process went on I stayed walking and stretching. Yoga and all kinds of stuff to stay limber.
      It is maintenance for the rest of your life to stay limber. Please consult the doctor and see if a stretching or exercise program is right for you.

  • @9157607126
    @9157607126 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello I’m from El Paso. Your videos have got me considering the same surgery. Which doctor did your surgery? Hope you are still doing well.

    • @mrrodgers2968
      @mrrodgers2968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He listed his email in the description. He answered my questions already!

    • @thetank2730
      @thetank2730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. He’s fast on emails

    • @thewoodlandfox
      @thewoodlandfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He answered my emails, 915.

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like they said brother. Shoot me an email!!

  • @HuggyBear2000
    @HuggyBear2000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any immediate post op nutrition recommendations?

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m not a nutritionist, my advice would be to reduce inflammation. Stay away from sugar!

    • @HuggyBear2000
      @HuggyBear2000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheFuzedLife yes, I’m pretty much keto for the last four years.

  • @akshaysuprohit7588
    @akshaysuprohit7588 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Y ur videos stopped make video so that we can know more of fusion 🙏

    • @TheFuzedLife
      @TheFuzedLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am back now! How are you!?

  • @akshaysuprohit7588
    @akshaysuprohit7588 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice🔫🔫