Back Surgery? I am about to have my second back surgery in 5 years. What are the chances that I will return to work. I have a desk job, but i am really in alot of pain. Do I need to start looking at long term disability?

Back surgery? I just had back surgery, will you feel sorry for me?

How long after back surgery can i hopefully feel better? I had a disc removed and a titanium plate put in my lower back June 11th. I feel better as far as the incision goes but am curious how long until I can hope for some relief in my back. What is normal for surgery recovery on a back surgery to feel if the surgery worked.

I had lower back surgery for a slipped disc almost a year ago, is it bad to start running on a regular basis? i had lower back surgery almost a year ago for a slipped disc, i started running again and i feel ok besides some minor pains. My doctor says never to run again, but then he said not to try to run until a year from the surgery. He also said there is people that go play in the NFL after the surgery.

My husband has recently had back surgery? Can we get disability for his time off from work? He had back surgery and will be out of work for a total of 6 weeks. Would he be able to somehow recoup his pay? How could we do this? Thanks in advance.

I Had back surgery doctor remove L4 L5 disc and replace with bone and a titanium plate. How long to recovery? Is being tree weeks sense I had the surgery my ok old pain went away but I have different pain in my lower back I don’t now if this pain is because the surgery and is going to go away or Nat I need answers? Is there someone that had the same surgery and how log did it takes to recover?

What can i expect after having back surgery & a metal plate put in is causing me severe pain still? had back surgery in febuary.they put a metal plate in my back. they did a 360 surgery on me. thats where they cut mystomache go from that side & flip me & due the back side. I got hurt at work and workcomp doctors said i needed the surgery, so i had it done! I am still having pain Not as bad but i still have it. The scars look ugly" and i am planning to follow thru with attorney on this. I complained & complained to the company to fix the door to the truck & because they failed to fix it i got hurt and to this day it still is not fixed. what would you do ? what would you expect them to do & pay for this kind of injury? Help" i need advice...

How long does it take to recover from back surgery? This is what the report said when the results of my MRI came back: L5-S1--There is grade 1 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1. There is disc desiccation and vacuum disc phenomenon at this level as well and concentric disc bulge. Very prominent hypertropic changes involve the facets and ligamentum flavum bilaterally. The constellation of findings results in moderate-to-severe central canal stenosis and severe narrowing of the lateral recess and neural foramina bilaterally. Degenerative endplate chages are present at this level. I am only 44 and I have never had any back injuries. I am having numbness in my legs from the knees down and I am losing my coordination as well. Then there is the PAIN! In the last 3 weeks I have had to use a walker to move around. Are there other treatments for this besides surgery? If not how long will it take me to recover from surgery?

How long will recovery take for back surgery? I soon will be going into surgery because I have fat tissue in my back. This is my second time doing it, because the first time I did it, I was little and it has grown since then. I wanna know how long the recovery process will take. Does this count as liposuction? Please answer !

How much does is cost for back surgery? A friend of mine has a herniated disk and needs back surgery, but I have no idea how much it cost. Does anyone know?

What is a good dance style to learn after a back surgery? I'm getting a back surgery over the summer, so it will take a while for me to get back into dancing. But once I do, I would like to try something new (I currently take Flamenco). Any ideas? Oh, if this helps...I LOVE musical theater. Yeah, any dance style that helps me there could also be good. Thanks!

Would you feel comfortable if you had to have spinal/back surgery and the surgeon was a scarved muslim woman? I am really planning to become a neurologist (the one who does surgery on the nerves, back, and spinal cord)when i grow up. im muslim and i want to help other people feel better cuz my dad had a disk herniation. I know that many people suffer from this but dont recieve help. But i am worried that a lot of people would not be comfortable enough to have surgery and have me operate on them lol. I dont see many Muslim surgeons either (women)Would you be ok with it?

What kind of jobs can I have since I had back surgery? I had back surgery for my scoliosis. What kind of jobs can I do when I get out of high school. I need to know because I want to go to college. I don't want to waste my time by going to college and being denied from becoming a CSI or a police officer or other jobs.

Has anyone had surgery on back that caused a pinching sensation in legs? I had back surgery two weeks ago and now notice a pinching feeling in my legs when I stand straight. I am curious if that is a side effect of the surgery and the healing process or if the surgery has caused a new leg pain like a pinched nerve. Does anyone know if leg pinching or weird sensation is part of surgery and will go away, thanks.

Is it a good idea to detox and diet before back surgery? I will probably be having back surgery soon. I was thinking about doing a Master Cleanse detox and then switching to a vegetarian/vegan diet before my surgery. Is this a good idea? Or should I do both of these things after surgery?

How do I plan an exercise program when i have had back surgery? I had back surgery about 3 yrs ago and it still gives me trouble. I have a hard time going 2 blocks. I really really want to lose more weight. I have lost about 45lbs through eating properly and drinking more water. I know that exercise is the key to a better life, and will help with the pain. Please help me. Thank you.

How long did it take to recover from back surgery? This is my 2nd back surgery on the same disk. How long did it take to be able to feel normal?

how can improve strenght in my dogs legs after back surgery? last year my dog had a back surgery after he was completely paralized..thanks god he can walk now but the problem is his legs are not as strong as before..my question is how can i help him to gain strenght in his legs?

How do i make my scar from back surgery less visible? Is there a kind of patch or something? I had surgery on my back in 2007 and my scar is about a foot long. I am going to Hawaii for spring break and don't really want people staring at me. Has anyone found a good product that makes surgery scar tissue softer and less visible??

I need to find some financial help in order to have back surgery? OK, a friend of mine who is a missionary, needs to have back surgery. I've already talked with someone at the Laser Spine Institute in Tampa Florida and all they need is the assurance that this surgery will be paid for. I just need to know how and where I can get some financial help with this.

Has anyone had an artificial disc back surgery? I have a protruding disc in my back at L5/S1 and instead of doing a cage surgery the artificial disc is an alternative. Anyone have any knowledge or has had the surgery s I know what to expect as far as recovery and success rate for the surgery. Thanks

Having back surgery what are my chances of a successful surgery? My husband is having back surgery. Lower back-ruptured disk that is sitting on a pack of nerves. Many, many people have said it doesn't help. Should he go ahead and have the surgery in hopes it helps him or cancel it. Please I need some answers from someone who may have had this surgery before. This is a 3 year old injury and shots will only be a waste of money and time. Physical Therapy didn't work.

Can knee surgery or back surgery cause you to get shorter? So, if you get knee surgery or back surgery will you be a bit shorter?

About to have back surgery what can I expect? I was in a car accident a little over a year ago, I had a pre existing back problem that was retriggered, I have been through physical therapy, injections and a back brace. My orthopedic specialist informed me that surgery would be my best option. I am alittle apprehensive, but I am tired of being in pain. Can anyone tell me what to expect after surgery? What kind of lawsuit do I have? I was rear-ended on my way home from work in a construction zone.

If someone has had quadrupal coronary bypass surgery and a stroke, can they go back to work? So my mom was wondering, after having quadrupal coronary bypass surgery, and a stroke if it was okay to go back to work. She is worried about our monitary situation, and at this point is considering going back to work. I would appreciate any answers or advice you all can give us. Thanks so much.

What is the cost of lower back surgery? I need the cost of lower back surgery WITHOUT INSURANCE. My grandmother has a nerve that is being squeezed by some bone in her lower back and she needs to get it fixed. She is concerned about the costs. If you have had experience with such a thing, please tell me the costs without insurance.

How fast can I go back to work after trigger finger surgery(I do accounting)? I am a right handed person and will probably need surgery for a trigger finger in right thumb as cortisone shots don't seem to be working. I am accountant and use my computer for work so can I go back to work after 2 days. Also has surgery helped you with this problem

A young pitcher having major arm surgery. How good will they be coming back? I ask because of young Liriano in Minnisota. He has all the talent in the world but he lost this entire year to arm surgery. You look at guys like Kerry Wood and Mark Prior. How well do these young guys come back?

can you become a RN if you have had back surgery or history of back problems? I had back surgery Aug 07 at 19years of age. I am now 21 and have been released to go back to work and school. I believe I want to become a Registered Nurse- by getting my Bachelors degree. Has there been other RN's who have suffered with back problems and still pursued a Nursing degree? (Any other advice on how to get started. I have 1 semester of community college under my belt. So I would be a freshman) Thank you.

Why wont my dogs fur grow back after surgery? My dog had surgery about a year ago to remove a ruptured lipoma. The fur grew back over the incision sight, but not in the area that they shaved. He's a 14 year old Golden Retriever and is on Thyroid meds. His Thyroid blood levels are in the proper range. Is there anything else that could cause this? Thanks!!!

How do i handle post surgery chronic back pain? i am 7 mos out of back surgery for rupture at L4 L5...the pain im having is a result of lots of scar tissue wrapping around the nerve root as well as other places in the leg that was most affected. Is there anything i can do to get rid of scar tissue or at least significantly lessen its effects on me?

how long does it take to bounce back from gallbladderr surgery? I'm have the gallbladder surgery w/ the 4 incisions (instead of getting cut open) and I wanted to know how will I feel afterward, what am I allowed to eat and when can I start going back to the gym? Also, will I lose any weight?

How long does it take to gain your muscle back after acl surgery? I had my surgery about 2 months ago.And my thigh is still really small compared to my muscular thigh because i was really athletic. I wanted to have that muscle back in time before prom but thats not going to happen,but how long does it take to gain the full muscle back in the thigh??

How long after back surgery (ruptured disc) can a woman have sex? How long does a woman have to wait after surgery for a ruptured disc (lower back) before she can have sex? (Tasteful answers only, please.)

Has anyone had surgery to pull back ears? My ears stick out a bit, has anyone had surgery to pull them back a bit? If so, how much did it cost?

What cosmetics/plastic surgery procedures REALLY peel back the years? What cosmetics do the trick and what plastic surgery procesures really peel back the years? A facelift? Botox? Botox just paralyzes muscles, that doesn't really refreshen or lift, or anything like that, does it? So I'm not sure.

I am getting sinus surgery this summer. I go to day camp,how many days after surgery can I go back to camp? I am getting sinus surgery this summer. I go to day camp,how many days after surgery can I go back to camp?

Where can someone get micro surgery on their back? My wife is in chronic pain due to a pinched nerve in her neck. She sometimes goes in for very painful shots to help reduce the pain. The doctors just keep giving her pain medication, but nobody seems to know how to fix this. I heard of mirco surgery where a doctor and operate via very tiny incisions and with less damage and risk than with a standard scalpel. I live in AZ, but I think we have been to every back/neck specialist here, and we discovered that AZ does not have qualified professionals to deal with this, or even recommend us to someone who can help.

Back surgery? How long is the recovery for surgery to remove a ruptured disk. Will I be able to live a normall life after that or will I have to worry about my back givivg out in the future

Is it normal to not be able to lift anything over 10lbs for 6 weeks after back surgery? I had back surgery and they put cadavior bones in. I just went for my 6 week appt and they said that I still can't lift over 10lbs and i will be off for another 6 weeks. Is this normal? It was my lower back by the way.

Why can lower back surgery cause you to go blind? One of my loved ones is battling terrible sciatica, but she is scared of getting the surgery because there is a risk of blindness associated with the procedure that I suppose comes with any lower back surgery. Have you known of anyone who did go blind from lower back surgery? Do you know why blindness is a possibility in that kind of surgery? Is the blindness anything which can be fixed through further surgery? Thank you so much.

If you have surgery on facial bones, will they grow back? This is a serious question. If you have some type of facial surgery that involves cutting of the facial bones or filing down, making the bones smaller, will these bones grow back after the surgery and reverse the surgery?

Does anyone have a Dachshund that has had back surgery? I have a three year old Dachshund that needs back surgery. Has anyone had to do this? Can you give me some details as to how much you spend, recovery time, and results?

what do you have to change about your life after lower back surgery? i had back surgery a year ago. havnt had a real bad back spasm since. *fingers crossed* but my leg is still numb on the right side. oh well..if thats the worst thing..then im lucky. but what are excercises, foods etc. that one should eat after this kind of surgery. isnt arthritis an issue after this kind of surgery? what do you do to make life better and reduce risks of pain afterwards?

Has anyone had back surgery for a herniated disk? The last disk in my back is herniated. It hurts pretty much all the time if I don't take my medicine. I've been on pills for about 3 years and I really don't want to take them for the rest of my life. Has anyone had the surgery? If so what was the procedure and did it work? I've heard they do it endoscopic now too and I'm interested to hear if it works. Thanks!

how long did you do pt before finally having back surgery? I have been having problems with my back since November and I have been doing pt twice a week, and I think it's making it worse. My back specialist last week told me that if it didn't improve may want to think about surgery. I'm 27 years old and I don't want to live the rest of my life on a pain scale of 9 for the rest of my life even on pain killers. all of my doctors have said with certainty NOT to go to a chiropractor because I have spinal stinosis and my spine is unstable as it is

i had back surgery a year ago and am applying for new insurance? should is state that i had this surgery done on the papers? will they cover anything back related? or should i keep the old insurance i had?

Can you join the military after having lower back surgery for a slipped disc? Can you join the military after having lower back surgery for a slipped disc?

I had just had back surgery an ever since than I go from cold, hot and than start sweating. What is wrong? Ever since the lower back surgery I found out that the surgeon made a mistake and I was {or still am I don't know} leaking spinal fluid. I started getting terrible headaches and periods of cold to hot and than started sweating alot. I have no idea what is wrong but something is. The sweating is so bad that I feel like I have been outside playing basketball in hot weather. Does anyone know what might be wrong? Thank you

How long should a kid come back to sport after having major brain surgery?? What are the requirements? Child wants to come back early to sport after having surgery 2 weeks ago what are the procedures???

I had surgery on my back can I still join the national guards? I was told that since I had surgery on my back when I was in sixth grade I wasn't allowed to join the national guard, army, etcetera. The people who told me that aren't even in the national guard or army. So I want to know can I join or not?

I am looking for feedback on failed lumbar back surgery-still in pain? I had the surgery a year ago. Although the pain in my legs has gone away, it seems as if I still have the same amount of pain/stiffness in my back.

How does laser is helpful for the back surgery? Hi yahoo answers tell me how laser is helpful in back surgery...It cause any pain...

whats a back surgery worth today when suing someone? i got hurt at work and advice of the workmans comp DR. i had surgery done on my back.they did a 360 surgery on me. which is (cut my stomache & my back to do surgery.the scars are awful..I am suing i have a attorney in mind. Does any1 know what this surgery is worth when suing.what would i get. help if anyone can.Doctors tell me what its worth sence im sure youve done plenty of them. It does cause me pain still & limited mobility. Help!

can you put a heating pack on the back just after surgery? i just had back surgery and ive been getting spazams like majorly and someone said to use a heating pad but i also thought it was bad?? can someone tell me what to do?

Is there a back brace for after Microdiscectomy surgery? I had failed (back) Microdiscectomy surgery on my L5 in Oct 2008 in which I will now have to do it again. I had no Physical Therapy until 2 1/2 months later which by that time it was already re-ruptured. Does anyone know of a back brace used after surgery to keep from re-rupturing the disc again. Next step if this fails again is a disc Replacement and fusion and I am only 34 years of age with a 2 year old.

Can brother get surgery to fix his flat head on the back? He has a flat head on the back of his skull. It's not round. Can he get surgery? Should he get surgery? Is it really ugly?

Back Surgery? I have a hurniated disk in my back and I need surgery. I am having it done on March 13. I am very scared I've never had surgery and I'm 35. How can I calm myself down. I dont want the surgery but I know I need it I've been living in bad, bad pain for over a year now.

Back Surgery? eeek!! I have to have back surgery. I have a bulging disc that is pinching my sciatic nerve. The surgery is called decompressive laminectomy? Anyone out there had a surgery like this? Let me know how yours went. No scary stories though, please!!!

How long does it take to heal after getting back surgery for a herniated disk? Im getting lower lumbar surgery for a herniated disk and want to know how long I'll be on bed rest for. My neurosurgeon said I shouldnt work for 3-4 weeks but I dont think I'll be able to take off for a month. Does it really take that long?

How can I get back in shape after a surgery? I'm 15, I already had 2 hernia surgeries. I gained about 20 pounds with those two surgeries. You would think 20 pounds is a bit too much, it's because the doctor said I had to stop all active activities, so no baseball, hockey, or any kinds of sports or workouts. It was 6 months since I even was able to play baseball again. Oh wow, I have no strenght left in me:S. How can I get back in shape?

I recently had a D and C and Laparoscopy surgery. Is my period suppose to return back to normal? I have a digital ovulation kit and it says day 28 and I always get it on day 28. I had this surgery 3 weeks ago and they didnt say anything about the surgery and future menstraution.

Will a removal surgery completely get rid of a lipoma on my back after steroids injections? I have a lipoma on my middle/upper back over my spine and it doesn't hurt. It first appeared last summer(2.9cm by 3.8cm) and my doctor injected steroids. The size was reduced a bit over the months and it doesn't seem to grow. The doctor suggested that I leave it and wouldn't do another steroids injections because it left a dimple mark with some discoloration. It's still lumpy and I don't want it. Do you think it's worth removing it surgically or leave it as my doctor said? Will it be completely gone and will I have a scar after the surgery?

I have a herniated disc in my back, will I still be able to be in the National Guard after surgery? I am in the National Guard right now, and I do not want to kicked out. I hurt my back at work and now need surgery.

Can you, or should you, crack your back after having scoliosis surgery? I had scoliosis surgery a little over three years ago. I am fully healed. The past couple months, I have gotten in the habit of cracking my back like i used to before the surgery. Is this bad for me now? Does the average scoliosis patient have the ability to do this?

Should I get a lawyer regarding re-curring back problems, that require more surgery? I had a laminectomy & discectomy 17 days apart, now I've got to have a bi-level fusion, all within 6 mos., I've had more pain since surgery, than b 4 surgery. Then I just recently found out that the pain mgmt doc that my surgeon sent me to, that performed several epidural injections, myelogram and a disco gram, isn't even board certified to do that work, all he is , is a rehab therapist. A recent MRI, showed a re-herniation at the same level operated on twice, and they say my back is in worse shape now, than b 4 surgery. Serious answers only please.

Is there a surgery that would make my nail grow back? 7 years ago, I slammed my finger in the family Jeep. The whole nail came off and everyone was saying that it would grow back, but it never did. Is there a surgery that can make it grow back?

Apendicitis ~ How long after surgery can you go back to work? My husbands uncle is in the hospital right now as i type this and he's having surgery at 1pm to have his apendix removed. They are going to do it with lazer surgery first and if that don't work they will do the regular surgery. He wants to return to work tomorrow. He works 3rd shift at walmart. There's no way I would return to work the next day. He's crazy...Can you tell me what i should tell him. Thanks. I need positive answers please.

Hey Im having a surgery for my Pilonidal cyst and Im really scared! When can I go back to school? Iam 17yrs old and Ive had the Pilonidal cyst for about 4 yrs. I want to know if it hurts. Im really scared. Ive seen pictures of ppl that had surgery and they left it open. I want to go back to school asap. I dnt wanna miss any days. Pls help me by informing me! Thanks!

What happens after a cat gets spayed?Should i give her food?And will i get the cat back the day of the surgery What happens after a cat gets spayed?Should i give her food?And will i get the cat back the day of the surgery

If you get plastic surgery b/c your boobs are too big and causing back pain, is that a tax deduction? Let's say, that the boob deduction was poorly done by a bad doctor who left you w/asymmetrical breasts. If you get another surgery to correct the unevenness, could that be a tax deduction?

Back Surgery???????? I need a little advice.... I had back sugery in Oct to remove a bulging disk that was putting pressure on my sciatic{sp} nerve. well to make a long story short , soon after I started haveing the same pain as before, {sever pain in right buttock and down leg and we will not even discuss the back pain} so i went back to my doctor and he did another MRI and said that the scar tissue had grown around the nerve and that was what was causeing all the pain, put me on meds and said the only other option was surgery. So now I have been on these meds for about 6 months now and the pain is just getting worse. So I have made a appointment with him to discuss the surgery to remove the scar tissue. What I would like to know is if there is anyone else who has been thru this and if so what do i have to look forward too? How dangerous is this surgery and what if they snip my nerve will that cause perm damage? My sister had a car accident a few years ago and just stretched her nerve and now she is crippled and in a wheel chair. Should I take the chance or just keep taking the pain meds and hope it gets better. I don't see how it can get better until it is removed but I am haveing to take pain meds about 4 times a day to even be able to set up or get up to cook dinner or dishes or anything. I am SCARED and don't know what to do

How long will it take me to get back to work after arthroscopic shoulder surgery? It is my right shoulder. It is Impingment Surgery. I drive a semi truck for a living.. which means shifting and turning the wheel constantly. Thanks for the help.

Has anyone had carpal tunnel syndrome come back after release surgery? I'm told I have it in both hands. I work construction. How long until I have full strength back in both wrists after surgery? Is there anything else that works? Please help if you can.

back surgery? I had back surgery in feb. 2003 did not help me it made my pain in my back and legs worse in march of 2007 having worse back and leg pain went to doctor ask her to order a x-ray to check my back and she saw a broke titanium screw broke in half, and my back has shifted the pain in my back is worse and im having stinging and burning . my doctor made me an opp. with the doctor who did the surgery it is'nt for two months im so scared something else will happen before then what if another one breaks. should i call a lawer and try to get something done sooner ?

Back Surgery???? my husband has ruptured, bulging, herniated and degenerating discs in his back. Is there anyone out there that has smilar problems, ever had back surgery?? what is your opinion of back surgery?

Back Surgery? Could some people tell me some POSITIVE and I do mean POSITIVE stories about back surgeries that they've had......I'm being offered back surgery...... maybe spine fusion and am very nervous. Thanks for any positive stories.

Back Surgery? Could some people tell me some POSITIVE and I do mean POSITIVE stories about back surgeries that they've had......I'm being offered back surgery...... maybe spine fusion and am very nervous. Thanks for any positive stories.

Back Surgery? I am having a 360 lumbar fusion of the L4-L5 and L5-S1 surgery coming up on April 29th and I'd like to know if anyone has had this particular surgery and what the recovery period is and did it help with your back problems. I am currently taking 15 mg morphine tablets twice a day and 5 mg oxycodone 8 a day and i worry about addiction and organ damage,but as of right now i have no choice but to take it as my back hurts so bad,so that's why I'm opting for surgery

Back Surgery? OK everyone! Really stupid question, but I need an answer. Im having back surgery in September. I know that I will be laying on my tummy during surgery, but how are they going to turn me over to put me in a bed after? Or are they just going to leave me on my tummy? lol!! Told you it was a stupid question! :o)

back surgery? i am having back surgery in aug this year to remove a damaged disc and have a rod inserted,then filled with bone graft, my consultant has given me 75% chance of recovery,has anyone else had this sort of operation,and if so what was it like after surgery

back surgery? hubby had back surgery Oct 28, incision looks good, pain in back a little better but he is having pain in his leg when he walks, and in his bottom! i dont no what to expect

Back Surgery ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? LAZER BACK SURGERY--ONLY i am a 37 year old female. i have arthritis in my lower back. It hurts sooooo bad everyday. It has made my legs and arms alot weeker over the years. I happen to be doing some reasearch on the internet and came across laser back sergery in Florida. Can anyone tell me if they had it done and how well they felt afterwards?

Back Surgery!!!? Does any of you out there had lower back surgery. Would you share with me, what kind of pain to expect, for how long, how long stay in hospital, Do they lay you in your stomach? Please help prepare myself.

back surgery? rite i will give you the question so you can answer it first of all im not a moron as jessica pointed out, im having back surgery and i wanted to know what the recovery period was and what is the after care like, it is a genuine question and i want honest answers please, not stupid ones

back surgery? i had back surdery about 4 year ago my back started hurting again bad so i went to have an xray found out one of my titanum screws is broke in two have to go see surgen again wondering if anyone out there has had this proublem and if they know if i will have to have another surgery ?

back surgery? the back surgery im having is a disc removed a metal rod inserted then filled with bone graft, the sucsess rate ive been given is 75%, as i have degenerative disc diseise,ive been told ill be in hospital for ten to forteen days, can any one give me details as to what happens wen i come out of theatre,will i have drips and drains also will i go into ICU,for one nite????

back surgery? Has any one had back surgery ; IF so how long was your recovery time; Had a laminectomy on my lower back and has been almost 5 weeks and can not tell that much improvement.Back is still sore and still having pain down my leg and into my foot .

Back surgery? Has anyone had a back/surgery ...dicecromty? advisable? not so advisable? thanks.

Back Surgery .? I have a bulging disk that causes a lot of back and leg pain, leg cramps, etc.... I have done therapy, steroid shots, chiropractors, etc....... I think my only option that i have left is disc replacement.Can someone that has had disk replacement surgery share their experience and tell me a bit of what i can expect?

Back Surgery? Has anyone else had back surgery? Do you wake up after sleeping for a couple of hours sore and so stiff you can't move? What do you do for it?

Back surgery!?!?!?!?!? My hubby is getting surgery on his back in a couple of weeks. A fusion of a couple of disks, and an isolation of the syatic nerves. What are some things that he will have to do to prepare for this, and does it take a long time to heal?what kind of physical therapy will he have to do? Is it something that he needs to worry alot about or can he relax and know that there will be a definate change?

Back surgery? I have a bulging disk, I am having injections done. The Dr. says after 3 and if I am still having pain to go ahead and have surgery. I would like to hear other experiences with this.

Back surgery? I've had back pain for about 10 years resulting from a 30 ft. fall. I've exhausted every "CONSERVATIVE" approach and the pain pills don't even help anymore.The newer "minimally invasive" surgical techniques sure sound good, since they claim that even if it doesn't help, it won't put you at risk to future problems like a "Fusion" or open discectomy what do you think? What would you do?

Back Surgery? I had 5 back surgerys,3 plates n 6 screws n bone fusion,still in alot of pain on alot of medications. Doctors say they can't do anything else for me, what do I do now?

back surgery?

Back surgery.?

Back Surgery? Has anyone had a 2 level spinal fusion? How did your recovery go and was it a success?

Back Surgery? I just had C5 removed due to it being crushed for several years. I had C4 7 C6 fused together with a cage and some bone fragments. I am having trouble sleeping. I am not to wear the neck brace during my sleep and I am not one to lie in the same position. I sometimes wake up and find myself in the opposite direction I feel asleep in. My question is has anyone ever had this done and would sleeping in a recliner chair be bad for me? The pain in the morning is overwhelming. I am sure it's because I do not sleep motionless. I was thinking if I slept in a chair I have less room to move. Thanks for any input on this!

back surgery? im due to have two discs removed and a metal rod inserted fitted with bone graft, has anyone ever had the same operation and what was it like after the theatre, do you go in to intensive care, or do you have drips, and how long is it b4 they get you up to walk a few steps

Back surgery or not? I threw my back out, had sharp pains shoot through my legs. My doc says I might have to have back surgery. The MRI tech says to try and stay away from back surgey. My main family doc has just had her third surgery and may need to go again. I haven't heard of any success stories with back surgery. I have been told that there is no avoiding surgey if the pains or numbness in you legs do not go away, so they would have to do emergency surgery.

back surgery on elderly grandpa? My grandpa is 80 years old and has been having leg and back pain for a while. This Thursday he is having surgery on his back, he can't remember what they said was wrong or he doesn't want my family to know for some reason. He had several shots in his back, but none of them worked. Without any other choice, his doctors have decided on surgery. I'm really worried about his survival chances and how well he may heal afterward. Has anyone else's grandfather had back surgery so late in life? How well did he heal? I know this is an odd one, but how long did he live after the surgery? I'm scared and don't want to lose my grandpa, he's been the only "dad" I've ever had. Thanks for any info.

ALTERNATIVES TO BACK SURGERY in THE VANCOUVER BC AREA .. ( ONLY )..WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS!!!? A FEW DAYS AGO I GOT THE CRAPPY NEWS THAT MY NEUROSURGOEN IS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING SURGERY FOR THE AREA, IM GUESSING, (BETWEEN) L5 AND L6 OF MY NECK ... I AM STILL IN SHOCK OVER THIS HORRIBLE NEWS, IM STILL YOUNG GUNNA BE 29 ! I HAVE HEARD THAT SURGERY DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK THAT THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED FAILED BACK SURGERY "SYNDROME"(FBSS) I GUESS MEANING THAT THE BACK PAIN MIGHT NOT OF BEEN JUST BACK PAIN AND IS LIKLEY THE ROOT OF SOME OTHER AILMENT AND WAS MISTAKEN FOR BACK PAIN LEADING TO BACK SURGERY SORTA WHAT" I THINK MY SITUATION IS" ..THAT'S WHY I DONT WANT TO DO THE BACK SURGERY LIKE MY NEUROSURGEN WANTS TO DO >>I HAVE HEARD OF LASER BACK SURGERY <<DOES IT WORK ???HAVE YOU HAD IT DONE ?? PLEASE TELL ME THIS AND ANY OTHER METHODS AND OR ALTERNATIVES....TYVM IN ADVANCE : )

surgery in lower back vertebrae? i heard from my orthopedic doctor after lots of xrays that the source of my back problem ive been having most of my life btw i am only 16 y/o and ive been having problems with my lower back (pain) and he showed us that a part of my bone is like slipping and pushing against my bladder and stretching my nerves so thats one of the reasons of my bladder problem which ive had for some time (urinary incontinence) and my spine is not making an s it looks more like this "(" like no "s" but not too much like that parenthesis and thats making my lung compressed too thats why all my life ive been having a shortness of breath so has anyone had a problem like this? and i have to have surgery he said that im in stage 3 out of 4 from the way the bone has been going down and down and if i dont fix it it could get worse so i need to kno this is my first surgery and im really scared has anyone had a problem like this? whats the surgery gunna be like? theyre putting screws in and lifting the bone 3hrs op

I have to have surgery on a ruptured disk in my lower back but I am only 30. Any advice on types available? I was involved in a car accident last November (Dumb @## ran a red light) and found out that I have 1 bulging disk, and 3 herniated disks. Well, the neurosurgeon recently told me that one of the disks are ruptured, which from what i take can be used interchangeably with the word herniation? Anyhow, the ruptured disc is now pinching my ciatic nerve and causing severe pain in my leg and groins. They put me on neurontin, percoset, zanaflex, and voltaren (not to mention the many stool softeners i take because of side effects from the percoset). I have also lost the reflex in my right leg, cannot lift it up much, and knee is weakening. So, they have recommended back surgery, but i am nervous because i am only 30 yrs old and have heard horror stories about back surgeries. Has anyone had a similiar experience or had a similiar surgery? What type of surgery do you recommend. My neurosurgeon does not recommend laser surgery, any advice on this?

back surgery- has anyone had lower back surgery? is your back surgery heal your back problem? how long it takes after surgery to be pain-free?

back surgery!!! ruptured disc-- how tough of a surgery is this? I am a 36 year old male in decent shape- not muscular pretty much skinny but I can hold my own, my body is toned. Spent quite a few hours behind a sledge hammer last year and received my first back injury, couldnt even walk (pinched nerve was the diagnosis)-- left me laid up for 2 wks. Now almost a year later to the day this problem comes up again. Last monday had an MRI done and got the results from my doc yesterday and he said that I need to have surgery done. He made it a point to mention that he understands how much pain that Iam feeling. I'am a carpenter and sort of afriad of this surgery -- what is the outcome???

"Back surgery"!:o? To everyone, I am going to have "2 back surgeries this summer"!:( The "1st surgery will be done to my neck"-"recoop 6 weeks"! The "2nd surgery will be lower back"-"recoop 6 months"! Because I have "mutiple sclerosis, sleep apnea, arthritis of the spine, deteriorating disks, and scoliosis" I will have to stay in the hospital longer than the "usual 6 hour out patient time"! "has anyone else out here on the web gone through a similar situation"?:O beankittyky(=^v^=)

Back Surgery and Leg Pain/Numbness? I had to have back surgery five weeks ago (L4/L5) due to a herniated disk which was causing both of my legs to feel like they were asleep. I couldn't walk without the support from the walls or another person. When I awoke from surgery, still had the numbness/tingling in both my legs. Well I'm getting more feeling back in my legs but now I am noticing some leg pain in my left leg which was not there before the surgery. Also, I am having trouble in my left leg with flexing the muscle in my calf and not being able to raise up on my toes (again, in the left foot). What I am wondering is if anyone else has had a similar experience and also if the use of those muscles has come back. I am going to see my surgeon next week and of course will be telling him all this, but I am just looking for something to tide me over until next week. Thanks!

SCOLIOSIS post surgery back pain? I'm turning 24 this month but had my 1st surgery @ 13. We found it when I was 12 but my parents were JW's & didn't want me to recieve blood transfusions. It's idiopathic scoliosis, 86dg upper lumbar C-curve. If I didn't have surgery, my spine would've started rotating and I'd end up wheelchair bound. Oddly though, I'd been in gymnastics, doingbackflips-and was able to do a backbend and hold on to my ankles(VERY flexible even w/the curve!) We found it when I got sick and the DR was listening chking my back. We finally found an Orthopedic Dr. who'd perform bloodless surgery,using some kind of blood expanders and that would take place of blood....not sure on the technicalities. At 16 it felt like my rods were poking almost through my back. I had severe pain, a sharp jabbing-I knew they were broken. My parents told me they weren't since they were made of Titanium. I went to chiropractors etc, not much helped. At 19 I went to a 2nd Dr-took xrays and found a broken rod. *I wasn't done w/my Q, had to restart my comp* So they found the broken rod, & set an op. date. When the Dr. went in, they discovered BOTH rods had broken. My surgery time doubled to over 12 hrs. I used both bags of blood and my vitals were very weak. They didn't think I'd make it thru & prepped my sis for the worst (she was the only one @ the hosp). But luckily I made it. My 1st surg I stayed 2 days-this one was a wk. So it's been 5 yrs; I have extreme pain in comb w/scar tissue(inevitably from surg) and arthritis. My lower back is SO stiff/achy esp in the morn. I try to stretch always, but it doesn't really work. I don't trust chiro's w/my back-it scares me since their not specialists when it comes to this. Also, I still have alot of nerve damage, and w/my 1st surgery it took years for me to get sensation back,esp in my breasts. I know that's alot of info there, but it's the truth & if your a women I'm sure you understand.2 yrs ago it grad came back, not fully, but I'm thkful! But my question was if anyone else can relate and what do you do for relief of pain? I'm scared about getting older since I feel like I'm 50 already trying to make it out of bed. Also, I have self esteem/image issues, b/c truthfully I'm a pretty girl and have had jobs like vip cocktail waitressing in clubs and being asked to work as a dancer or other clubs or to be a promo girl for beer companies...etc...so I know others think I'm attractive, but I DON'T. I hate my body can't stand to see my back ESP when trying on clothes. I can always see one shoulder blade sticking out more than the other and if I bend down I have that hump. I know things could be alot worse & I don't want to sound vain, but this really bothers me! I make a big deal about it & feel like no guy would want to be w/me. But everytime I AM w/a guy they always say they don't care. So I guess it's all in my head, but I can't seem to come to terms? Hope some1 else feels the same way....

After shoulder surgery did you get back in the pool? Recently I had shoulder surgery. I had a torn rotator cuff and a loose tendon. I am only sixteen so the likes of me healing and getting back in the pool. However, I have talked to people who were swimmers my age that got shoulder surgery and they never got back in the pool again. Were you a swimmer who had shoulder surgery? did you ever swim again?

tie back surgery, recovery time after hospitalization? I used to work at the OSU medical center and noticed alot of race horses and draft horses got a surgery that had a laymens name of tie back, it consisted of tieing back the flaps of the trachea so the horse could breath better, I'm guessing the opening of the trachea gets paralized during hard work? What causes the problem that requires this kind of surgery and how long doe sit take the horse to heal up conpletely? they don't seem to notice the surgery and behave normally dispite a nasty looking hole in the throat.

Laser Back Surgery..... I need some reviews...worth 10 points? I just got approved in Florida to have Laser back surgery. I will probably go in January of 2008 The laser surgery is to cure my arthritis in my lower back. I am 37 years old and in a lot of pain. I dont want open surgery, to dangerous. Do i do this or not. How long does it last. Will i feel better the rest of my life or is it temporary. Or am i waisting my time it wont do anything. Could this damage me even worse.

75+ years old back surgery? My grandmother just turned 78 and she has had back pain for about 6 months. She went to a chiropractor and she said it hurt and therefore did not go back. She is seeing another Dr. but says it is not helping. She is taking pain pills to manage the pain and she use to walk 4 miles a day until her back started hurting. She is now convinced she needs surgery. I am thinking since no family lives closer than 1 hour away after surgery she will have to go into a rehab place for a while until she recovers... I worry that at her age something could easily go wrong in surgery but I can not find enough info to support my thoughts. Anyone else been through something similar and regretted having a loved one have the surgery or was it successful and what was the recover time?

i had back surgery in 2004 my front took was knocked out? during the surgery they said when they put the breathing tube down my throat that my tooth must have came out the back surgery never worked my back was worse after the surgery and my front tooth knocked out when i woke up d o i have a lawsuit can not work no more do to my back ty

Spinal surgery -- cervical -i had the surgery now i have a big lump in my neck & back,infection? called?? hi, i'm asking for help to find out a name of some type of infection that might have set in. after this surgery i had it even before i left the hospital, nobody seemed to care, and now i have this big lump in my neck and my back and this pain......ty

Back Surgery Advice?? I am 30 and due to have back surgery in about a month. I had a discagram last week and it was the most painful thing I think I've ever been thru. I went in and saw the results of the discagram and I was completely frightened. No wonder why I can't walk in an upright position. My bones in my spine are practically scraping one another. It's not just one disc, it's two!! I am terrified, and it seems like my doctor is trying to talk me out of surgery by saying 'there are some people that live w/ the pain their whole lives without correcting it'. The truth of the matter is that, I 'CAN'T' live with the pain. It's horrible!! I can't even just get up and walk. I have to get up slowly, and carefully straighten my back, and THEN take off. Please help me with some advice from either professionals, or those who have experienced this pain and procedure. I'm terrified outta my mind, and wanna know that the sugery will help, and that I will be ok.

Back Surgery!x? Right Sensible Answers Please? I Had Major Surgery Done Through a Orthepedic Quite a Little While Ago Now On my arms/Legs to Get My Body Into Full Porportion The Only Thing That is out of porportion is my back,its too long!sounds crazy yeah the rest of my body is in perfect shape so as u can imagine its pretty crazy i know its not possible to do anything with my backbone or id be dead or something but wondering if theres any such surgery possible that could help?i mean even something to my shoulder area?if i lost about 2inches it wold be perfect but not sure,would like to hear to someone if anyone could help many thnx & regards sarah x

Back Surgery yes or no? My wife has a bulging disk in her back and has been in constant pain for a year. She recently had three rounds of cordizone ( i think thats the name) in the spine to releave pain but, we know this is just covering up the problem. Her pain has come back after only 2 months after the shots now the options that we were given are surgery either traditional or the new laser. My question have you had either of these done, what were the results and what would you do if you had to do it again? I have been told the success with laser is higher than the traditional surgery. is this true? any insight would be great.

Back Surgery? Best Options? My boyfriend is now missing the lower three disc in his back. He's managing to pain alright, with meds and losing about 135lbs. But it's getting to the point he doesn't want to be on the meds forever and is worring about the long-term effect the meds will do. So now he's looking into surgery and wants to know his options and all the questions relating to them. He's already gone to a few doctors, but he still doesn't like the odd of recovery. He's a very active person and still wants to be able to do what he's already doing. Hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling and so on. Out of the few people he knows that have had similar back surgery, only one has full recovered. Any thing that might point me in a better direction and answers will be very much appreciated. Thanks He's been to three neurosurgeons. and he's not liking that there's a 60/40 chance of not recovering good enough to be able to do what he already does. He is actually missing the disc. Bone on bone. He's noticed that with the loss of weight it's help a lot. He's got feeling back in his legs, but he noticed he's somewhat afraid to do stuff that might make the pain worse for a few days later. He knows surgery is his best option but what one? He's looking more for disc replacement.... anyone know someone that has had this done. He's only 25 y.o. and he wants to be able to live his life.

question about recovery from back surgery? suggestion to recover from back surgery faster? i had back surgery to remove a herniated disk then was put on bed rest for 6 weeks after the surgery. now my back is super tight and painful. i just started going to rehab therapy and i am a very cooperative patient and want to get better. i am tired of the pain, the muscle cramping is almost as painful as the nerve damage sustained from the injury before the surgery. do you think it would be benificial to add massage therapy even though my insurance company won't pay for it. will it help me get better faster?

Back surgery? Has anyone had Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion surgery? I am wondering about the outcome. Did it help? How bad was recovery? How long did you have to stay in the hospital? Thanks in advance for any information. I am having the surgery. I just wondered if anyone else had this type of back surgery done. I have exhausted all non surgerical approaches. :( My choice is surgery or live with the pain. I chose the surgery. :)

wound care after back surgery? my mother had back surgery a month ago for spinal stenosis. After they went in they realized it was a pinched nerve and corrcted the problem (so they say), So far she has had the same pain in her back and lower extremities, she can barely walk. To add to the inconvienance, her wound is not healing up ....has anyone ever had back surgery with these problems? I feel sorry for her, but i think she's given up, she wishes for a miracle but with every surgery, she seems to get worse.

Tips on losing weight after Back Surgery? I had a back surgery about two years ago. Before the surgery I couldnt walk except with a caine. I put on about 60lbs. Then I had back surgery and lost a bout 30 lbs. Since then I have been scared to really go back to the gym. Im terrified I might re-injure my back again. Ive just started working again in the past year at a place where I stand all day. Sometimes my back and feet hurt so much I can barely move the next day but i keep on going. I want to get healthy and look the way i used to before i hurt myself and had surgery. On top of that I recently have gotten engaged. We have a year till the date and now Im frantically trying to find a way to get motivated. Im so tired from work I never have the energy. And like I said i am worried about reinjuring my back. If anyone has great advice please help!