I am scheduled to have a microdiscectomy
on july 3 for my herniated l5-s1 disk. I
have read of all of the possible
complications and whatnot, but have some
questions about recovery.
Is the surgery itself painful after you
wake up?
The doc said a week off of work would be
fine, and then only light duty for the
next three weeks. And full activity can
continue in as little as 4 weeks. Does
this sound correct? Seems quick to me.
By full activity I mean that I am a bmx
rider, and ride hard, how long till I can
continue to do this? I am not prepared to
stop all together, not getting on my bike
for the past six weeks has given me a
little depression.
What would be a good workout regimine to
start during/after the healing process in
order to strenghten my back so this
hopefully doesn't happen again? I am only
22 years old. My back is pretty strong
considering how active of a life I lead,
other than the past 6 weeks of course.
Lastly, who on here has had one? How was
your experience from start to finish?
Thanks for all the help and support
peace
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Tamadrummer
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 710 Location: Zephyrhills,Fl
Posted: 06-29-06 21:47pm
Check over at spine and beyond. I posted
there for ya. :)
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msmarks
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 2
Posted: 07-31-06 10:09am
Hi
i had micro disc decomprssion surgery on
l4/l5 last year. I assume we are talking
the same thing... If so I will tell you
what I went through - although bear in
mind it is my experience.
