Recovering from Spinal Fusion Surgery

GeoffTit
GeoffTit Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Had spinal fusion surgery just over four weeks ago. I haven't been able to walk any apprecialbe distance for some years... a laminectomy I had three years ago failed as the disc decided to completely disappear betwee L4/5, hence the fusion. Happy to say that it has been a resounding success, there is no pain at all, just some mild discomfort where the incision was made. Despite the disc problem I kept myelf very fit swimming twice a week, road cycling five times a week and three gym session. All that has had to be put on hold while I heal up, but now I am rediscovering the joy of the simple pleasure of walking. I'm now walking 10K a day in just on 90 minutes, and it feels just great. Anyone else out there with a similar story?

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  • jaded082
    jaded082 Posts: 107 Member
    Hi GeoffTit, I have a 360 fusion June 22 this year. So almost 4 weeks out.
    I had been in pain for the past year and a half. And in tears way too much the previous couple months before surgery.
    I was a bug long distance cyclist and a crossfitter before my surgery. I've been working out almost 6 days a week for the past 9 yes. Well until the last couple months before surgery were I was in too much pain.
    The surgery appears to have helped as I'm soooo much better! The only pain I have is when I stand up from bending over and I think that is just tissue in my back still healing.
    I'm back to cycling again although only up to 45 miles for my longest ride. I didn't 3000 miles on the bike last year, so it makes me sad that I've only gotten 400 MI so far this year. But there is always next year.
    I'm weight lifting again, but not too heavy, and no bending and lifting yet.

    How are you feeling? Recovery still going well?
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