Dear sir I have had back problems for over a year! Had my back broke in car wreck when I was 15 I am now 70 years young. I am getting 2 rods 16 screws possibly 4 cages,. Watching you is helping me with my fear. Thank you have a great day
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Wow John good luck with the procedure. I am five weeks post surgery and feeling human again with no pain at all in my legs! Good luck buddy you’ve got this
@edwinderick723 ай бұрын
I am on week 8 and I am still in bed! Most of the pain in the legs has resolved. I do take walks in the house and around the house. If i walk longer i get pain just around the bottom of the scar. I still have to see the doctor!
@DownSouth_Adventures2 ай бұрын
@@edwinderick72 Ouch I hate that for you man I just had my 6 week follow up today and I was able to walk 2.23 miles yesterday so I am very pleased. I hope you find relief soon!
@bendemby9243 ай бұрын
Our prayers are with you. Healing steps are slow. Bless to you and your wife for a speedy recovery.
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben!
@rajeevvasisht893 ай бұрын
Great to see you are doing so well, you look fantastic. I am 6 weeks post op, all good so far. Take care and keep healing my friend, Rajeev from London
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Hey thanks Rajeev! I’m glad that you are progressing well as well! Stay strong buddy!
@johnjacobson95283 ай бұрын
Thanks. Waiting for my L4-5 TLIF
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
You got this buddy thanks for checking out the video!
@janetparks71162 ай бұрын
March 20 of 2024 I had a lumbar fusion my L4 L5 and my S1. My S1 was fractured. Still don’t know how that happened but it was compressing on my side nerve and I must say I was relieved of the back pain but I’m having still this Down towards the lower back, but I’m so pleased with the relief that I got off of my side of the nerve the original surgery supposed to been four screws for boats. My back had more injuries than Dr expected. I ended up getting six screws and two metal plates in my lower back. I’m in physical therapy twice a week and I returned back to work June 20, 2024.
@DownSouth_Adventures2 ай бұрын
I’m glad you’re at least getting some relief if not all gone. Keep moving forward and listen to your body!
@bobsunkees33923 ай бұрын
Hang in there I have been trying my best to avoid what you are going through.
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much bob and good luck!
@tasha-ui7vn13 күн бұрын
Your such a help. Thank you and your wife for sharing your journey... I hope God continues to bless you and your family
@DownSouth_Adventures13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and for watching! I hope that you recover well also!
@maryschwalm29053 ай бұрын
SO happy to see you are doing well. Your patience and positive attitude is awesome....
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mary!!!
@lindarollins37712 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos I am a active 70 ish retired hairdresser I just had the same surgery 6 weeks ago I am so sorry your first one failed I had that fear but I am 6 week in and each week is getting better I still have some pain in the lower back but after I rest it’s better . I hope yours goes well and you have a great recovery !
@DownSouth_Adventures2 ай бұрын
Hey, it’s awesome to hear that your recovery is going so well! I’m six weeks out too and loving it!
@patrickbowen53982 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thank you again for sharing your experience. I am 2-weeks post op from having my L3-4-5 Spinal fusion and definitely appreciate your videos. Thoughts and prayers for you as you continue your recovery .
@DownSouth_Adventures2 ай бұрын
I'm just thankful people like these videos since it is very different from our normal content!
@williamrogers42903 ай бұрын
Thank you for the continued support from those of us who are facing this surgery. We are glad your second surgery recovery is going well!
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Hey Thanks so much William, I go for my 6 week followup Friday and will post an update after that buddy. Good luck with your surgery!
@beltycat54903 ай бұрын
I'm glad things are going well - take it slow and easy
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks Belty!
@daveo14813 ай бұрын
Awesome vid! Sounds like you are getting back to normal! Keep up the good progress and reports! Good thing the doc didn’t yank them stitches like a rip-cord!
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Lol absolutely!!!
@dawnshortell31282 ай бұрын
I'm in Clayton, NC having surgery June 26th. I am scared to death. My pain is so bad, I know I must have this surgery! Thank you for your video's!
@DownSouth_Adventures2 ай бұрын
Hey Dawn, don't be afraid of it but DO go ahead and get all of your supplies and start practicing standing up AND sitting down without using your hands at all while keeping your back straight. Practice often and watch the preperation videos in my spine playlist. You've got this!
@ChristineGRoberts2 ай бұрын
I'm having mine July 23rd. I used to be scared,but Daddy (God). Has been helping me through it. Your videos are so helpful. Praying for your recovery. I would love to get the device that helps your bones grow. This is the second surgery I had on January 16, 2023
@DownSouth_Adventures2 ай бұрын
Good luck Christine, you’ve got this!
@ChristineGRoberts2 ай бұрын
@@DownSouth_Adventures I was trying to finish this and I got cut off. What I was going to say is first surgeon just wanted to shave it off some to help with my sciatica. Then part of the way down he found compressed nerved packed together tight as a huge fist. They were begining to bleed out. So I had to stay overnight. Now I need to have the same surgery as you do. I hope they are not bleeding out at surgery again. Please pray. Ive turned it over to Daddy and told Him. I don't want this, you can have it.
@DownSouth_AdventuresАй бұрын
@@ChristineGRoberts Just continue to research the recovery process because that is the hard part!
@Demon_Outlaw3 ай бұрын
Huge thanks for sharing your journey. Your on rebound to better you glad see smile and emotional journey to better yourself.
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@Genaiful3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I am encouraged by your videos. Sorry you had to do the surgery two times. I am going in on May 23rd for my fusion surgery, L34, L45 and L5S1. I don't know if I'm more scared to do it or not to do it, so I'm doing it. I want to enjoy life and go to many antique malls.
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
I hope that your surgery goes smoothly. I am still very happy that I made this decision because I am 5 to 6 weeks out and pain-free in my legs. You’ve got this stay strong and follow all the rules.
@nsansoni223 ай бұрын
Grateful for you sharing your journey. My sciatic pain seems to worsen each day but my spinal fusion ALIF surgery is about 28 days away. I’m fearful but also hopeful. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that I did it even though the first one failed so quickly I would still make this decision. Good luck on your surgery and I hope that it brings you comfort!
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
I'll also be posting an update soon for the Bone growth stimulator now that I have used it for almost a month. If I were a new patient I would make sure my Doctor requests one.
@jmatak93 ай бұрын
Good stuff brother! Cool information, thank you for sharing, hope all those gadgets work! Looking forward to your progress report. 🙏
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much buddy!
@redbeastadventures3 ай бұрын
Glad to see you are recovering and doing better. Keep up the good work and efforts to get better. Looking forward to when you can get back on the trails one day.
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Me too man I’m dying in this house!
@meagan98373 ай бұрын
Glad to see things are back on track for you. Took note of the items you mentioned to talk to my doctor about, so thank you for posting those. Positive vibes for continued healing! ** watched suture removal while eating my lunch... coleslaw, lol!
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Bwahahaha not coleslaw! That’s hilarious…stay strong you’ve got this!
@rajeevvasisht893 ай бұрын
The Actaslim looks interesting.....
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, I think we all deserve the best technology that we can get our hands on!
@angelaraum1545Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Did yr Dr order those 2 items or did u find them & meantion to yr Dr. I injured myself in Jan at work. Yr surgery went fast. They just wanted to do PT, MRI then 1st injection, referral to surgeon, water therapy & a different I injection & now scheduled surgery. No pain meds. I've been told to take tylonel. I complained to my reg Dr that she Rx a pill that works for nerve & depression. Hoping to get off after surgery. Did Ins pay for anything to assist at home? Walker, shower chair...
@DownSouth_AdventuresАй бұрын
The Doctor ordered them, I did have a copay on the leg sleeves and as far as the home care stuff I just ordered on Amazon. Good Luck!
@cliche_AF2 ай бұрын
Hello from Australia, Im going in soon for a l4 l5 fusion. I tried 2 discectomy's but both failed so fusion is my only choice. Little scared but since ive had 2 surgeries before I kinda know what pain Im in for
@DownSouth_Adventures2 ай бұрын
Good luck with the fusion! It’s so much better now
@its_ari54583 ай бұрын
💪👊
@DownSouth_Adventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@garyellis1862Ай бұрын
I know this is terrible to mention. But how is the constipation with all those medications. I dont do well with pain medicine anyway
@DownSouth_AdventuresАй бұрын
Hey in one of the other videos I discuss it completely because I got an impaction! I can’t remember which video it is in my spine playlist. Drink milk of magnesia every day!
@adzlanmy6003Ай бұрын
How do you get out of bed while recovering? I'm still in pain when lying down and getting up after 1 ½ month.
@DownSouth_AdventuresАй бұрын
You need to be practicing the logroll method. It is the only way to safely get out of bed, 12 weeks postop today and steel get out of the bed that way
@adzlanmy6003Ай бұрын
I am doing it that way... maybe it will take some time. Mine might take longer because my cord tore, and I had bleeding during my surgery. Hopefully, I will recover slowly. Your video inspired me, bro
@DownSouth_AdventuresАй бұрын
@@adzlanmy6003 You got this man but let it take as long as it needs to....do not try to rush it because of what you see others doing buddy.