back surgery.... June 19, 2008, 12:34:19 PM Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with lumbar fusion surgery? Looks like my wife will be getting this done soon. Hopefully she can get rid of the severe pain she has now. Thanks fore listening. Quote Selected
back surgery.... Reply #1 – June 19, 2008, 12:43:13 PM Mercury- Man had some kind of back surgery. Not sure what though. It will all be worth it in the end. Good luck to you both. Quote Selected
back surgery.... Reply #2 – June 19, 2008, 12:57:24 PM Cougarman, At what level is she having her operation on ? upper or lower? Mine was L4-L5 & L5-S1 on my lower back area Fusion (Titanium) "metal only". Quote Selected
back surgery.... Reply #3 – June 19, 2008, 01:24:31 PM I'm not positive about the exact numbers, (have to ask her when she gets home), but it is towards the bottom of the spinal column, maybe L1,L2??. She had disc surgery in the same area 15 years ago. Im hoping it will relieve her pain. :D Quote Selected
back surgery.... Reply #4 – June 20, 2008, 11:50:10 AM Ok, I asked her about the numbers, and she said it was L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1.:D Quote Selected
back surgery.... Reply #5 – June 20, 2008, 01:00:16 PM Cougarman, Has her doctor said that all (3 disc) area's are to be operated on in the same surgery? If so that's alot of time being on the operating table. That's my :2c: worth :) Quote Selected
back surgery.... Reply #6 – June 20, 2008, 01:10:38 PM Well right now we are still trying to get in to see the neurosurgeon, and they will make the final call. Went to see an ortho surgeon, and had xrays, he said that she has alot of arthritus in that area. He is recommendind the fusion surgery, as all the other treatments are not working. Thanks for all the info, was just a little worried. Thanks, Herb and Tammy. Quote Selected
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