16 months post Microdiscectomy

[@tannerwatson2594]

You should make a new video about how you feel now since it’s been over 3 years after your surgery! I just recently had the surgery on my l5 s1 and I would love how your feeling now!

[@manrikromero]

tanner watson how are you doing ?

[@shpetimtahir5695]

Why haven't you posted other videos? I want to know how you feel now

[@waltwilliams5195]

Thanks for taking the time out to help so many people on their journey. It's December 2022 as I write this. I just had an L4/L5 micro a week ago. Yeah, this thing gets into your head; but your videos help. Just wanted to say thanks from the future.

[@dw8027]

Hi - just checking in to see how it is a year on. Hope its awesome and thats why there are no more videos :)

[@megant3530]

Oh gosh! I need to get on here more often 🤦🏻‍♀️ yes all is well, thank you. And I hope you are well too!

[@ondemandaquaworkouts]

I had the same surgery 3 weeks ago! Glad to hear your recovery is going well. Try my water exercises that I post on my channel weekly. These should be very helpful :) Most of my subscribers have some sort of isssues and swear that water resistance exercises are helping them tremendously!

[@megant3530]

I hope you are healing well! Yes I often did my PT in the pool back then, flash to 2 years later and I have my life back. Keep at it, and happy healing!

[@ondemandaquaworkouts]

@@megant3530 Wonderful ! Thanks for getting back to me. Stay healthy now :)

[@devanshkumar1561]

@@ondemandaquaworkouts Can swimming 6 months after surgery help strengthen the back and core?

[@ondemandaquaworkouts]

@@devanshkumar1561 please ask your doctor because in some cases swimming is great and in other not recommended. Water walk is generally great exercise in any case

[@devanshkumar1561]

@@ondemandaquaworkouts The doctor has advised me to go swimming, but I am a little scared so!

[@MohammedKhan-bb9jx]

Hi. Thankyou for sharing your video. I am also an active person. I do Taekwondo and various other sports and unfortunately I too have bad nerve pain 10 months after my first L5S1 Micro Discectomy. I have recently been for an MRI and I am awaiting the results however I am almost certain I have reherniated. I am really happy to hear that your reherniation largely healed itself. I am hoping that maybe that will also happen to mine. I dont want to go down the route of another micro disectomy. I look foward to your next update. Thankyou once again.

[@devanshkumar1561]

Brother are you fine now and after surgery were you told to exercise?

[@SUE-INDEPENDENT-YAY]

Thank you for sharing. I am recovering and pain back (butt.foot pain. back tight, worse in the morning ) concerning about rehernation. I had surgery on July 2nd and pain start end of July.. and now getting worse. I am doing PT now twice a week. Will see surgeon at the end of September and take MRI. The recovery time seems longer so I don't want to get surgery again either. Thanks again!

[@Sara-pb5fh]

Hi! Could you explain what happened? Did you finally got your MRI? Im 5 months from surgery and pain back too

[@KBradAdams]

Hey Megan how are you in 2023? I ended up sneezing and re rupturing the disc and had a fusion in 2020, woke up sciatic pain free, but it never fused so April of 2023 going for a revision of the first fusion. Hope you are continuing to do well, any update videos would be great!

[@b3nb3n37]

damn bro! hope your feeling better! I’m scared too get fusion cause they say once you get certain disc fused, the disc above or underneath where ya got fused will degenerate a lot faster because of the pressure .. God bless you brother

[@KBradAdams]

@@b3nb3n37I am feeling a little better and only have the one L4/L5 fused, I wanted to fuse L5S1 too but surgeon said like what you said, if I fuse two together chances of adjacent segment disease in other discs goes up, just one it is not as bad. I guess time will tell. I need about 2 more months of doing nothing but walking to find out.

[@b3nb3n37]

@@KBradAdams I had microdescetomy 16 in my L5S1 then reherniated my disc back 2020 working as produce clerk (breaking down pallets worst mistake of my life) .. did ya tried chiropractor before ya had the fusion!?

[@KBradAdams]

@@b3nb3n37 I tried everything. Acupuncture, Ten machine, cold laser therapy, Chriotherapy, Sauna, Hot Tub, inversion massage dry needling russian stem electric stim cupping disc decompression machine, the joe rogan back machine he raves about, injections, everything. Neurosurgeon saw my MRI and knew nothing was going to fix it. He is a guy that uses surgery as last resort.

[@KBradAdams]

@@b3nb3n37 What have you done since you re-herniated the disc after the microdiscectomy? Mine was worse when I re herniated it. I was a pain level 10 for a couple of days until I had the fusion.

[@EdsonA503]

Hi, I realize this video is pretty old and your last update is over five years old. I am assuming and hoping that it’s because you got better in your out living life. If so, could you update us on your recovery? I totally relate to your story in a lot of ways, and I found Hope in the last video you uploaded. Thanks God bless.

[@EDM_89]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I would love to hear how you are getting on or what’s changed good or bad?… I’ve had a micro at L5S1 & L4 February 2024 and almost immediately re herniated. Still experiencing sciatic pain which isn’t as bad as it originally was but still bad, really don’t know what to do potentially going back in for a second procedure but worried about the risks with a second procedure. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thank you

[@domjon8492]

Hope you are all well now and back to full fitness. I have my op tomorrow

[@er.m.s8930]

Yes NO one talks about 2 year or more recovery journey I have had microdiscectomy and watched many recovery story. By far this the best. I think it's best to avoid moderate-extreme strengtheneous activities for the rest of your life. Or if possible even light work activities avoid as much as possible. But walk and physiotherapy alway by your side

[@GulBulur-d5v]

Hi ,thanks for video. How are you now? Can you please make an update for microdiskektomy video pleasee ❤

[@deF4vlt]

Hey! How are you doing now? I hope you are all good. Have the same disc herniated and it was horrible. The amount of "jelly" that went out was so much that the pain was horrible and my genitals were kind of numb. Recently, the tingling came back a little bit, but no pain. I have to see if I reherniated it again (11 months after surgery), hopefully not. Maybe this is too late, but my recommendation is to learn about atg training and how to strengthen your lower back. There's ALWAYS a way! You got this!

[@EmmaSunshineUnicorn]

How are you doing now Megan? Update video for those of us who had surgery recently?

[@maximus8992]

Just wondering have you ever had another mri to see if the disc gel has been absorbed by the body so that compression is now not on your l5 nerve. Glad to hear your back doing what you enjoy. Just asking as I have a compressed l5 nerve and struggling with different things and need something done to help this. Thanks

[@SupremeLeader187]

How are you doing now ?

[@tartgreenapple1]

I'm curious how you are now. I'm ine month post op and found your videos because of my continuing pain. Already had a second MRI and talking to the surgeon tomorrow. I don't think I reherniated it. Anyway, I'm just curious how you're doing now. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@Khaled007-bv6rt]

Tomorow morning having mine, no going back now, L5 S1 discectomy, wish me luck :)

[@dustymallon]

Megan how are you doing now? I went 9yrs and stupidly lifted something much heavier than I realized. Small herniation, super depressed and trying to avoid surgery because I'm concerned they would suggest a fusion.

[@shine2010ful]

What is your update please post and share.

[@kek3645]

Did your lumbar stick out of your back from being hunched over? That’s what I’ve got going on and it’s shitty. I look like I have scoliosis or something. Before my injury I had a normal shaped back and an athletic butt, now I have almost a rounded back all the time and my butt is basically non-existent.

[@teropa79]

At 9 months after L5S1 herniation. No surgery yet. Your story motivates me to try and avoid it. How do you feel today?

[@Sïmplynïkkï143]

How Are you now

[@nmonaco11]

How are you doing as of today?

[@ptotheatsign]

How are you doing nowadays?

[@jonahsangeorge555]

How are you doing now!? I am about to get a Micro discectomy! Please post an update!

[@megant3530]

2.75 years post op and I’m on the mountain, doing yoga, hiking, etc. Stiffness is rare, but If it happens I just do some pelvic stretches.

[@ThePlutonian]

Thanks for all your vids and information. I am 1 week in post-op from a 13mm L5/S1 micodisc. I like yourself am an active person. Runner, surfer, and mountaineer. I am really taking this hard because I do know there will be NO hills to run or mountains to climb for 1 whole (bleep) year. I know I may go cuckoo, but I'm just gonna reform my life I suppose. Like yourself, I heard the garbage about the disc going back in. No, sorry. For now, it's a matter of changing my lifestyle. At 50, I suppose it's time to chill the (bleep) out.

[@megant3530]

The Plutonian don’t fear! Just focus. Heal now, retrain later. I’m so happy to be back at the (near top) again after so long, but I regret trying to get back to it so early, which caused Reherniation. You should be able to hike again next summer, but take baby steps! I’m not chilling out as long as I can move my body!

[@KBradAdams]

The Plutonian, I am also 50 and that is part of the issue, the younger you are the faster and easier you heal. I am no doctor but I was told a study was done after Microdiscectomy's one group was told to be aggressive after 2 months, another eased in and waited 6 months and there was no difference in the outcomes. I think you just have to listen to your body if you do have surgery. I am going nuts being active my whole life but now having to take it easy even carrying groceries into the house or up stairs. I ended up getting a motorcycle and that really helped with the mental aspect of not being able to do as much as I could before, but with a recent back pain I can not even ride it. So we will see what my original surgeon says after my MRI tomorrow. I am actually hoping he opts for surgery because nothing has really helped to this point to get me back to where I was physically, when I ramped up training even slightly the back would pop and go out.

[@darcyyydj3304]

Where else can I follow you? I see you haven’t updated in a while. Wondering how you are doing.

[@megant3530]

Marcela Ramirez sorry it’s been over 2 years so I get behind. I’m on Instagram @designgirll :) I have a highlight dedicated to my recovery and I still post updated with my physical therapy program I’m doing called MoveU

[@dpksingh55]

@@megant3530 hello Megan how are you doing now ? My husband is going through the same situation and wanted to know if you ever underwent the second surgery?

[@tapywp]

Hi :) tried to look you up on insta to follow your recovery but couldn’t find you, do you have a new handle? Thank you and hope you are well.

[@megant3530]

Oh I do! It’s @mountainchic327 sorry for simply disappearing. Life is so much easier now. Still some challenges but I’m back to my activities :)

[@수현최-i9w]

What is your occupation? Does it require a lot of physical activity? and if yes, how do you manage lots of movement and that causes pain?

[@megant3530]

수현최 I am an interior designer yes it requires movement sometimes and I visit construction sites or carry heavy samples often. I am 16 months out of surgery and I have not worried about restricting myself for the last 10 months. I have pain only here and there and it is not severe.

[@EgdonHeath]

Do you take meds and/or natural pain relievers/supplements? Glad to hear that your back "stabilized."

[@megant3530]

Egdon Heath I live in Colorado so mostly I smoked pot for a while after my surgery so that I didn’t take prescription meds/opioids. I no longer smoke weed every night and I don’t need Advil or any other pain killer. I have had a seizure disorder since childhood and I was taking 100mg of gabapentin long before I hurt my back. Gabapentin is a seizure med that is prescribed to help with nerve pain. I still take the same dose of gabapentin, but it was not prescribed for pain and is not a large enough dosage to make a difference. My pain level is nearly 0 every day with some tingles and twinges here and there. On the rare occasion I get pain it is only for a day and never higher than a pain level 4-5.

[@EgdonHeath]

@@megant3530 👍 Hopefully as more time passes, your back will stabilize even more. Speaking of the natural pain relievers for flare ups, I've heard that kratom and CBD can be really good at alleviating aches/pains. Best of luck to you girl!

[@KBradAdams]

One last question! What made you go have another surgery, to confirming you said another microdiscectomy right? Was it more sciatic pain or what symptoms were you getting to have another one?

[@megant3530]

KB Adams I decided last minute not to Gabe the second surgery. After waiting for 2 months for the surgery date, my pain diminished to a very low level and it wasn’t worth it to me. I didn’t want to go through all that recovery again for pain level 3... now I’m doing much better many months later and time seems to be the key to the pain going away. Plus the MoveU program

[@izabo84]

Hi Megan, so happy to hear about your progress. I am still trying to heal naturally without surgery. Would you mind sharing a name of your physical therapist? I am still in a lot of pain but I am walking a lot and trying to hike every weekend. I tried many different exercises to improve my core, glutes and hamstrings but some exercises inflamed me more and I had setbacks. There are so many physical therapy places but hard to find the right one. I tried one but she doesnt accept insurance and her sessions are expensive😕

[@megant3530]

Saltanat Grant I live in Denver and I go to CACC Physical Therapy. Jessie is great!

[@KBradAdams]

I was told after my microdiscectomy I would be back to doing what I was before after 6 months and it's been over 2 years since mine and I am not even close. The surgery was great and I was pain free that day but I can not lift anything without feeling like I pulled my back again. I have numbness in my foot and left leg and burning in both legs and slight numbness in my right foot as well but not as bad as the left. I had another MRI but because I am not crying or complaining how much pain I am in they wont do another microdiscectomy. The problem I have is before surgery they said I had a ruptured disc at L4/L5 and also at L5/S1, so I asked if they would do both. The Neurosurgeon said no just L4/L5. Anyway I think that is causing my issues. I told him OK I am going back to what I was doing now since you say that is ok. I started working out again and after 1 workout my leg is burning again similar to when I first injured the disc. I feel like I am going to end up re herniating it if I haven't already. I don't want to be bed ridden again and where I can't stand or walk but I feel like I am 70 years old some days. Before surgery were exactly was your pain? Was it on the back of your calf, front or inside, outside? Which toes were number or where on your feet? My pain started in my left lower back and went across my hip... I could actually feel a ton of pain at the hip outer thigh and outer calf as well as my foot. Just curious if your previous pain matches mine now then it might be L5/S1 or could be re injury of L4/L5. I will say the best rehab I got was doing the Stuart McGill 3 exercises and walking but it did not fix me completely but helped the most compared to a waste of money doing PT. Good luck and looking for updates soon.

[@megant3530]

KB Adams before my surgery my entire leg felt like I had a string of fire running from my left butt check into my toes. I could not stand up straight, I was a walking 90 degree angle. My Reherniation gave me a really sore butt muscle and then numb toes on the left with occasional stabbing but nothing near as bad as my first injury. I’m now 19 month post op, and doing quite well. I enrolled in an online program called MoveU and it’s helping with the last little lingering nerve pain. I’m running and snowboarding again, I’m just out of shape from being inactive for 2 years. Otherwise I’m much better. Back is still some mornings, and I’m careful to lift. Good luck with your healing!

[@KBradAdams]

@@megant3530 Yeah It's funny well not really but this morning around 5:30 am I moved in bed like a pelvic tilt and "POP" that feeling when you know your in for a painful day. This seems to happen every 4 months or so out of the blue or if I do something strenuous a few days before. I went back and did a Brazilian Jiujitsu class this passed Monday, just the warm up and drilling and my back felt stiff the couple of days. So I did nothing but walking and light stretching. Now my back goes out? Something has to be wrong inside there. I have only a tiny bit of pain in my thigh but not like the sciatic pain I had before and you described as fire from my back to my foot. Of course now I have numbness in both feet from the first incident. How did you get them to do a discectomy again. My guy said fusion would be next? Thanks for the reply and keep me updated...

[@megant3530]

KB Adams I’m doing the MoveU program that focuses on strength and alignment. It’s going to keep me out of surgery again and it will help ensure I fix my alignment so I am not prone to reinjury. Loving it so far! I’m only about a month in and my pain is melting away!!! Check it out: MoveU

[@KBradAdams]

@@megant3530 I'll be honest, I could not sit in the position you are in and do a video. But again if my pain level was a 3, I probably wouldn't do surgery either. When it first started it was a 3, I dealt with it for 6 years, then had the burning feeling you talked about when it finally went to level 10. Do you think you could have done the MoveU program in that pain instead of having the surgery? I don't believe any amount of stretching or training it going to fix a ruptured disc. Its like telling someone to stretch for a torn ACL knee ligament. Without surgery it will never fix itself. I guess everyone is different. Good luck and keep us updated.

[@megant3530]

KB Adams if your pain or mobility is that impaired you will have to evaluate all the options but surgery seems reasonable. My mobility was impaired the first go-around and surgery was not optional in my opinion. The second go-around it was up to me: pain was there, but no restricted mobility. I chose different avenues. For me getting back to being an active running, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, person is the most important thing to me. For others they may be find with not being so active. It’s going to come down to your personal choice, and my decisions for my body have nothing to do with yours. Get second opinions, interview people like me and like you, talk to the people at MoveU the guy that started it fixed pain associated with the disc issue without surgery. No you will never get rid of the bulge, but your body can in some situations retrain the nerves to move around the bulge and get on with life. For me, I might always get numb toes when I sit at this table: but I personally decided I was okay with numb toes.

[@michaelmuro4475]

Just wondering how are you doing now after your reherniation ? I'm not sure if you remember me? But me and you were talking around the same time u got your MRI a while back. We both had the same surgery recently I got a new MRI and showed a new bulge of 4mm no leg pain just back pain. It's been almost five months since the new injury. But since me and you had the same surgery prior 😔 I am wonder was your body able to heal itself and reabsorb the disc herniation, or having the surgery before hindered your body to heal? Just scared that can happen because we messed with the balance of healing I read that somewhere.

[@QuicksilverSG]

The moral of this story: Whatever you did that herniated your disc, GIVE IT UP. I was a dancer for 30 years. That career ENDED three years ago. After an L5-S1fusion, I am fully healed, but I will never dance again.

[@ondemandaquaworkouts]

Yes! I agree! I had mine surgery 3 weeks ago: dancer, Pilates and Aerobic Instructor. Now I will mostly do Water exercises, which I highly recommend to stay active ( check my channel). I believe after the surgery the spine will never be the same. I herniated picking up heavy pieces around my house: never again!!!!

[@ΑλεξανδροςΑμανατιδης-ι7ε]

I believe that's what most people do not get . I am about o do a micro discectomy for a huge ruptured disk that I go from heavy squatting and deadlifting. I am completely sure that if I go back to that my disk will be completely destroyed and I will end up in a wheelchair...

[@manrikromero]

thats why you will never enter valhalla like the rest of us