4 WEEKS After Back Surgery

[@hollybromley47]

I too had such a badly herniated lumbar disc at L5-S1 that it was "displacing" the S1 nerve root. The pain was horrendous and I had lost strength in my leg. When I had the micro-discectomy, it turned out that the disc had literally rubbed a lesion through the dura (covering) of the nerve root. AGONIZING doesn't begin to describe it. 6 weeks post micro-discectomy, I was PAIN FREE and I was ready to get back to the soccer field and all other activities as well. It was AWESOME!! Well, it was awesome until some jerk ran a stop sign when I was only 6 weeks post-op, T-Boned me and re-herniated the disc. I had a second micro-discectomy of the same disc hoping to avoid a fusion. Nope, too much disc had been removed at that point and I am now 2 week post-op from the lumbar fusion (which makes three surgeries in less than a year.) Pain is diminishing, I've regained strength in my leg again, and I'm really looking forward to getting back to life!! I tell people to always avoid surgery. Don't do it. Well.... don't do it unless you are in so freaking much pain that you can't imagine going through life in as much pain as you are in and every other option you've tried has failed. THEN you will know it's time for surgery, and after the surgery, you will thank God for modern medicine and talented surgeons who give you the gift of living life again.

[@christywright5439]

Wow so sorry to hear you went through all this. Unbelievably difficult for you. Greetings.

[@christywright5439]

So well said Holly. We can be thankful to physicians and meds. I certainly am.

[@MaryAnnYoung]

Loved all your videos, Dan! I now have a much better feeling of what to expect going forward to my L4-5 discectomy in three days. I'm an independent old nurse of almost 80 years, thinking that this would be "no sweat" compared to the back surgery patients I took care of 40-50 years ago. With this modern microdiscectomy stuff, I was reassuring my daughter with whom I live that she could return to work a day later without any worries about me taking care of myself. Whoa! Your videos certainly brought a dose of reality. If a strong young guy like you wasn't ready to take on the world yet by the 4th week postop yet, then we will have to predict some of the adjustments I need to be able to help myself while she is at work. When one reads the surgical centers' advice on what to expect postoperatively, they leave the impression that we can sail through recuperation with minimal inconvenience to our lives. Thanks so much for injecting humor into dispelling fear of the unknown.

[@TheLunasea1]

Thanks so much for posting these videos...in the process of preparing for similar surgery, and I appreciate the positivity and confidence you have passed on! I can't wait to be free of this pain and be back on the limbo circuit!

[@toomanyusers4me]

Thank you for this series -- I found them really helpful when I waiting for surgery. I'm almost two weeks off and felt immediate relief.

[@smarty2304]

Hey Dan. Firstly I want to thank you for posting the experience through your journey pre/post surgery. It certainly assisted me. I can absolutely relate to your comments regarding quality of life and existing rather than living. Also as previously stated I see energy radiate from you. I watched your video's and totally empathized with you. I have struggled with sciatic/back pain problems for 10 years. Had 3 MRI scans which identified disc bulge & spinal stenosis. This has led to 3 epidural injections, denervation and 70+ physio/osteo sessions. But more importantly poor quality of life, chronic pain & lack of sleep. 4 days ago I had Laminectomy at L2/3, L3/4 & L4/5. The surgeon said that this consisted of more bone removed from these areas than anticipated. The only pain I have now is from the surgery. I have no numbness or pain in my buttocks or legs. Which feels amazing! (or not as the case maybe). Early days I know, but I wish I had gone down the surgery route years ago. I feel positive and have a smile on my face again. The Surgeons instructions are no driving for 6 weeks. No bending, lifting or twisting for 12 weeks. A new chapter has started in my life :-)

[@DavidGarcia-pz7ew]

Hi Dan.. First of all I just want to say what a wonderful energy and personality you have.. It really shines through with every video that you make! I really believe that making people smile is the essence of well-being so thank you first of all for that.. More importantly ( not just for me.. But many others too) I really don't think I would've been able to go through my surgery which was three weeks ago without seeing all of your videos! The information that you have given not just to me but everyone who has see them has been priceless.. not just the detailed information, video of the surgery, recovery process but also the comedy aspect you have put into them... Man you should be on TV ya so damn good!! For anybody reading this, I just want to 2nd everything that Dan has said in all of his videos... I know were all different and some of us may have complications... I had a swelling on my back near the incision 10 days after the surgery and I was placed on antibiotics for 10 days( after five days the swelling was gone) The doctor was unsure what it was it could've been infection or an inflamed muscle) ... But apart from that everything is the same and I am walking stretching and will start doing light physical therapy in the swimming pool.. This week (23 days later) I'm sure I speak for many people when I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this experience and in doing so helping so many people around the world! I've noticed that you have experienced another injury lately on you're knee .. So I Hope your recovery is going well.. A friend of mine who plays tennis had the same surgery last December and was playing tennis by February, so good luck with that, stay healthy..... And for GOD sake keep away from the soccer.. No more injuries!! LOL😆 I would like to ask you a question if you have time to reply I noticed that in your (four-month post OP video) you had returned to certain activities and then you regretted it in your next video!! I really want to start playing tennis or at least running..in about four months... from your experience do you think that's a possibility? My disc problem was in the same place as yours.. I know everybody is different but I just wanted your take on it! anyone having the surgery soon I wish u good luck and that everything will be okay, stay positive, be happy, smile, watch funny videos/movies.. there are some great meditation videos on KZbin or music you can download, which I have been using too apparently the frequency 528hz has a healing effect on our DNA.. It's worth having a look at it! Keep healthy and God bless.. 😃😗

[@dandobi]

David Garcia Hey dude! Thanks for the nice comment! dude, just be safe and hold off like 6-8 months with stuff... seriously. I got back into it too soon, I would just Yoga it up and stay safe... I know you want to get back in, but just wait it out, it'll be better in the long run :)

[@elainamiller3112]

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[@ftlty]

Hello man, I am glad that everything is going in the right direction for you.I am also 4 weeks post disectomy at L3/L4 and L4/L5 and i feel great. I am doing daily walks since the second day of the surgery and i begun phisical therapy at home after first week.The second week i begun lifting weights again (no back squat or deadlift) and everything goes perfect. For everyone who has doubts in making the surgery, for me is a life saver. The last week before i haven't slept at all.Tried everything.

[@baseballcoach9163]

One of the best Micro-D video series's I have seen on the net. Just had L4/L5 myself week 1 this is really helpful.

[@ziggy33399]

Gosh, I just discovered you today. Attracted because I've had a herniated disc for 5 years now & tried all but back surgery. You are an awesome inspiration! Wow! It's like watching a whole new you after only a month post surgery.

[@beatspunkie]

Your story is the first one to make me hopeful for the surgery

[@sjs290372]

Two weeks post bi-lateral microdiscectomy L5,S1 herniated disc and have just seen your posts. Great discussion really helpful listening to people who have been through it. At times I felt my life had changed forever for the worst and all sorts of worrying ensued. I'm uncomfortable sometimes but definitely on the mend. I am catching up on all your posts. Thank you.

[@twon423]

just giving you props on playing Cursive at the end of your video!! The Ugly Organ is by far my favorite album of theirs, even over Domestica

[@dandobi]

MY man! appreciate that!

[@de-greenpaceglobal4049]

Hi Dan, thank you for the video. I have been in a horrible back+leg pain for 4 months now, it was terrible when it started coz i fell down..i mean all down and had no control over my legs..was admitted but mistake that was made was that X-Ray and MRI wasnt done. I have been living with the pain for 4 months now and i CANT bear it anymore, i mean any more... cant bend well, cant stretch well and the pain is always there, didnt disappear for once but at a minimal rate most times. I went to see a Orthopedic Doc 5 days ago and advised i do MRI, i did it and the result say i am having a posterior bulge of L3-4 compressing upon the traversing nerve root...i didnt understand whatever all these terms mean until he said Surgery is the only solution and i was freaked out and i am still nervous and scared...yes i am. I have been surfing the internet daily for a possible other solution aside from the Surgery but seems surgery is the only solution because i was told the bulged disc can never be pushed back in. My concern is i am so nervous to do the surgery but your videos gives me a go ahead and i cant wait to get it done coz the pain i am feeling is wicked. Thank you for the videos and yeah i will be back after my surgery. Oh plus i thought i dont need anyone after the surgery but seeing you walking like that on the day 1 after surgery make me feel like i'm stupid playing a strong man. Of course i need 1 or 2 people there with me.

[@rondaf76]

Thank god for the interwebz. At the decision making point right now and all these positive KZbin clips have helped me decide to go with the surgery. 1 week of misery seems like a small price to pay compared to 5 years of pain - hopefully I haven't permanently stuffed the nerve! Thanks for sharing your journey :)

[@SN-jp6dl]

Lol loved how you said it’s 2013 now and I’m watching this in almost 2023

[@jamesicoburn1]

thanks so much. I have surgery booked in 2 weeks time. I cant wait to get rid of this pain. You have given me so much hope. Thank you.

[@ysharpe41]

So glad the surgery has worked for you! I have had 2 neck surgeries and looking at another one. I have extensive cervical disk degeneration with stenosis and other problems. I have found that some things are fixed with one surgery but with multi problems at every cervical level...I have had more problems with the past surgeries than help. I agree with what you said about Chiropractors. Hoping you have a fast and as painless as it can be recovery my friend.

[@karengreco149]

Thank you so much for your videos. I will have a double discectomy in 8 days and I was surprised with your pain level the first couple of days, but so glad to see you better within 1 week. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@joew9687]

Dan, thanks for leaving all the videos and allowing people to track your progress. I just had my MD on L5/S1 five days ago. Actually feeling pretty good and walking like 1.5 miles right now. Just wondering when you could get back to doing normal things like going out and meeting up with friends. Just trying to be uber careful with things right now.

[@Faintofhearts48]

I'm pretty positive I herniated at least 2 discs from playing accordion. I was getting a lot of tingling and numbness when transitioning between standing and sitting, at least until recently when I jolted it really badly when I tripped over my friends backpack in the dark. The pain is very severe and runs down my entire right leg, I'm pretty sure I sequestered it, but whats odd is all my tingling and numbness is gone. I'm getting an MRI on the 17th and I'm thinking I'm probably gonna need what you got, especially if I did sequester the disc, but I really don't wanna give up playing the accordion. My band just released a hit record this month. I certainly don't wanna be out of commission for 6 months, or worse be told I can never pick up an accordion again from my doctor. It sucks because this is probably the closest I'll ever come to making an honest and stable career out of playing music.

[@reints74]

Your pre-surgery symptoms & quality of life is me right now! I blew out my lower back deadlifting. Can't take it anymore, it's been 6 months of absolute torture, with sciatica and horrible back pain/posture. I got the MRI. I get my first steroid injection Friday (leading up to the surgery, you know how insurance makes you play the game).

[@TheCookiecupcakes]

Awesome! SO glad you are improving and your pain is minimal. Hope you are %100 pain free soon!!!!

[@BenMilford]

I can't wait to see the surgeon video! Awesome job on the recovery!

[@deadliftmaniac]

Hi Dan, 3 weeks post op for me now. The chronic pain has gone, as has the bulk of the surgery pain, but still getting occassional mild siatica down the left leg. Like you also when the back is pushed up or unaturally stretched. I look forward to seeing the video and wish you a continued speedy recovery.

[@ellen5678]

Thank you so much for posting - am going in for surgery (L3- L4) in 22 days and am so looking forward to getting my life back. Love the earlier one about having your mom there - I just poo-pooed an offer from my brother, but shall take that back and say yes, please come. Can't wait to join you on the other side.

[@Terletzky]

Thanks for making these videos mate. I'm not sure if I'll need surgery at this point because I haven't tried everything yet, but if I do, you have definitely helped put my mind at ease.

[@Hann1185]

wow. this has eased my mind. Had a MRI and it looks like I need surgery. I was watching all kinds of remedies and scare tactics here on u tube. think I will end on this video and stop worrying. thanks Dan

[@lefthandedlove]

I absolutely agree with you about getting an MRI rather than going to a chiropractor. My mom ended up finding a tumor on the spine of a schoolmate of mine who had been going to a chiropractor. Sadly, by the time they found out it was too late and she is now in a wheelchair (and kicking life's ass, she's a tough cookie). Keep up the great work. :)

[@chrisrichardson2451]

same here dan went 10 yrs with herniated disc l4 5 im 4 weeks post op i feel great siatic pain returned for 3 hrs my 4 post op day other than that yes wish i would of done it 10 yrs ago

[@Smithy350]

Glad your better Dan. The first thing which I did once i was fully recovered was started cycling my bike again. It felt brilliant.

[@laurasargent8746]

Thanks this series has been very helpful. I am getting this surgery this coming Tuesday.

[@titch2000]

I start to feel funny in my lower back just by watching these videos. I can say i am not looking forward to the operation video. But i am of course going to have to watch it.

[@todayistommorowsmemory5990]

I have the exact same problem as yourself..... I have always been bought in a she'll be right attitude (I'm country australian hahah) I continued to work 12hr shifts for 6 months with what felt like a prosthetic right leg at the end of the day plus all the painkillers under the sun just to get me through the day.. but enough is enough and I'm getting a sun roof put into my lower back and getting the doc to scoop the pain away. I'm going in on the 17/ 6/2016 so wish me luck. Cheers.

[@arielleluvs86]

I am 2 weeks post opt today from my L5/S1 Spinal Fusion. I feel Great! I'm glad I did the surgery I just walked 2 1/2 miles yesterday and already driving. Some people told me to before I made the decision to get the surgery to think more about it because I might be in wost condition after surgery. WoW! I'm glad I listened to my gut feeling to just ignore those negative comments. My lower back would still be burning in pain if I listened. I got my life back ,thanks to the "Back Surgery"

[@lemper2007]

gosh!! thanks for the videos with all your experiences, all the pain,etc....I will go through "Perop. scopy, bilaterally decompression via unilateral hemilaminectomies at L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1 and, L4-5 microdiskectomy, L5-S1 microdistectomy is planned.".. next week for whatever all that means. I guess i have few hernias compare to your L4-L5, but less severe(can walk about 10min, but pain takes over after).Oh, I will have the surgery in your surgeon's home country-which is my native, but I am Irish-!!! i know i will be asking too much, can you tell me -from your experience- if i can deal with 3 year old twins after surgery?As I live with my sis who is a single mom to 3 year old twins who need care when my sis is at work

[@bryongrossius3753]

I had the same surgery on a herniated disc in the L4 and L5 region of the back in June 2013. I had no lower back pain after surgery, I just have sleepy legs and feet because of the pushing on the nerve from the disc. He is right before surgery my right leg hurt a lot and I would loose feeling in my feet. I had the surgery done immediately after I was having Charlie horse pain in both legs that wouldn't go away. The surgery isn't bad and you do feel much better afterwards than before surgery.

[@whoopsijustshat]

This video is easing my anxiety so much! I am getting lower back surgery in 2 weeks time and nervous.

[@renragged]

My niece had back surgery a couple years ago. She's doing really good. Her recovery was amazingly fast. The only problem is that she has a huge scar from the bottom of her neck to her tailbone. It makes her a bit self conscious to wear a bikini, but she still does it. She's awesome.

[@JackieHall71]

I have 3 herniated disc in my lower back two in my neck plus bone spuring. They still wont do surgery. It freaking sucks! Glad you were able to get help.

[@Anand3055]

hy dude thanks for the video i have same problem past 2 years last month im doing surgery now i feel better but i have some numbness in my left leg for whole day .. u also have this problem after surgery ?? when its cure ?? pls waiting for ur answer

[@classycassie1118]

Can't wait to see that surgery man. Im glad your doing good. Much love from nyc

[@stevenbaileytv]

You really never cease to inspire me. :)

[@dongiroux7601]

Im getting the same surgery in a few weeks and was wondering if it helped the lower back pain not just the leg pain thanks for the information good luck with your back

[@JaxAndCoke]

I had a spinal fusion surgery when I was 19, so I really get this, if not more. Oh hey I see Danna in the comments too, yea she did that too!

[@ari_181]

I have seen a lot of vidoes about this surgery. Yours is the Best!!! LOL through them and you made me feel better. Thank you for making a difference :) God bless

[@jaycoastie9251]

Dan , glad your all better now, nice success story. So i am at week 4 today post OP. and i still have sciatica in my left glute and down leg. Its very hard for me to sleep, incision pain also. I have to admit i havent done a whole lot since the op, just some daily house chores and a light walk no stretching. Is this why i am worse of than you are? Should I get with the stretching and multiple walks a day now ? This last week has been brutal from having physical withdrawl coming off the pain meds

[@kaylagrippe9165]

Thank you for your video. I have to get surgery next week for the same disc and I'm so scared. Thank you for making me feel a little more at ease.

[@mrssarkazz]

Glad you're recovering well.

[@gauravverma2367]

helo Dan.........its really gud to see u recovering well.....i had disc herniation at L5(not very severe) and minor disc buldge at L4 in May 2013 caused by playing aggressive tennis..........i suffered alot for 6 months with pain radiating in my right thigh....but got relief through accupressure by my physiotherapist in jan 2014.....i started to play tennis again but with some precautions...my life was back to normal and used to play all sports which i play earlier.....this year just two weeks back i joined gym and did some weight training..all went well but after 20 days i am feeling the same soreness at my back i struggle to drive a car for longer duration .......but thankfully no pain radiating in my legs.....so can u please suggest me what i should do now?

[@body33324]

How are you, Dan? I've been following your back videos since almost 2 years now. I had a surgery in January 3, 2014 and a second one 4 weeks ago... However even than I can not compare the pain now with the pain before, I still have some radiating left leg pain... Did that happen to you? I had it after the first surgery and I ended in a surgery room for the second time.... how are you doing today?

[@shaliyahsha4284]

ENCOURAGING ...I just found out yesterday I have A Herniated disc at L4 - L5 and its compressing the nerve.Just received the MRI results my doc called me. Now Im waiting for the orthopedic specialist on the Feb3 . Its scary. But thanks for reassuring us.

[@davidledesma209]

Shaliyah sha omg im have the same thing! What happened!?!?!?

[@treskofaen]

This is amazing. Please keep posting. I havent read it all, but how did you get your herniation?

[@718Digital]

Epic intro! I'm glad to see you're ok!

[@lynnnicole9812]

@Dan Dobi - I live in southern Ca too. Have had severe back pain for 6 years. Can you please share who your surgeon was? Thank you!

[@larneyful]

Thanks for a great video! I have the same surgery in a day's time. I am looking forward to bike riding again. How long do you think I should give it before I try cycling again?

[@ecoins908]

Hey Bruh! Just want to ask if how's your back pain now? Did the surgery completely healed your back? Do you feel any pain after like 2-6 months? Just want to know. I've done the surgery too like 2 months ago. I'm like feeling some pain at the bottom part of my buttocks. Sometimes I feel pain down my right leg too. I asked my surgeon about it he just told me that its only the scaring of the nerve. Did this happened to you? If not? How's your recovery after like 0-3 months? Thanks man! God bless!

[@ranjitas140]

Hi, Thanks for the video. I am extremely scaid of the surgery which i have to undergo and still indecisive. I may have to go for it anytime. I would like to ask if driving would have been possible after 4 weeks? Will I b able to resume office and sit for 9 hours on PC after 4 weeks of surgery? Your comments will be highly appreciated. I have the same issue of l4l5 disc like you had.

[@1500rosa]

I'm happy for you Dan! You're amazing. :)

[@MzFancyDrea]

Great videos! How soon do you think someone could return to a sit down job?

[@srikanthkandukuri7239]

I'm Happy it worked for you. I have a questions, would you be able to sit down post surgery, if yes, how long did it take to make you feel comfortable?

[@NONAMEISSHOWING]

May I know if you played soccer again? I had a DDD on my L4/5 and I quit playing soccer for one year now!!...the most thing that concerns me is soccer and will I be able to play soccer again!

[@abdengineer6225]

Hello can you tell me if you play after surgey

[@EnriqueLopez-ft4vd]

Hi Dan, Did your doctor need to get X-rays done first before getting an MRI done on you?

[@krystalleonard6733]

Hey dan! I want to say thank you for your videos. I am having surgery in 4 days and im freaking out!!! I made the mistake of watching a video of the actual surgery and now im even more scared!! My leg has been numb for about 2 months now and I have 2 herniated disks being removed. I'm not sure how to feel about this. Im excited, but at the same time terrified! I work in the medical field, but when it comes to my own body it is difficult to accept. The question i have is...did you ever have back problems before your disk herniation? I have had back problems for about 12 years. I fractured my tail bone when i was in high school and it has continuously gotten worse along with degenerative disks. My worry is that the pain i have in my lower back and leg is the same as the pain i have in my neck and into my arms. Did you have any of this pain when your back and leg were still messed up? One last question, do you have a high or low pain tolerance? I figure if you have a somewhat normal pain tolerance I will be able to do this no problem. but if you have a lower pain tolerance....im a lilttle more scared! Hope all is still well with you!!!! :)

[@Casinolife07]

2009 I received my first back pain it went away and 6 Months later i twisted and again I was in bed for a good week then fine no pain at all. 2012 again a simple twist and lower back started to hurt, got an MRI shows left L5 disc buldge and still today some day's I feel perect and some other feel like crap can't even buff my car or do simple things I used to. I had 2 injections the first i woke up bran new but lasted 3 days the second 1 week ..I'm thinking about the surgery.

[@Amorgun1990]

Good job, man, glad for you.

[@FutureFallen]

That beard is amazing. . . also I'm glad you are feeling better. :D

[@jaycoastie9251]

Week 4 post op for me today , i thought i was feeling better but this afternoon sciatica pain , buttock cramping has returned. Comingoff the narco meds made me so sick, (opiate withdrawl) coughing and sneezing, sleeplessness, and the kicks, will this nightmare ever end! I hope so!!! Im 31 in military

[@fillbrokey1788]

Hey, im thinking about having surgery, i have an l4-l5 herniated disc. its been about 6 months. i dont really have any leg pain. but my lower back kills me in the mornings and when i bend over to pick up anything. i have tried some therapy and am going to try another phiso soon. im just wondering do you think i should still wait it out and try to heal it on my own. or just go ahead and get the surgery. thanks

[@DJLim]

hey thanks for the video I have a question to ask u,, when can u work out ?? I cant wait to build core muscle..

[@paulaagee2]

So right now I'm having the same problem that you had. My doctor said that the gel thing that's pinching my nerve will get hard and heal on its own over time. So technically what he's saying is to live with the pain until it heals on its own. Another option he mentioned was to do surgery. I'm only 20 and Im in college majoring in nursing. I feel like waiting will push back my plans on graduating college. My parents are really against me having surgery. I don't know what to do. Any advice?

[@josesusunaga5821]

I got surgery 4 weeks ago i'm 17 and i feel good but my nerve still hurts but not alot like before i waited 7 month to get my surgery and my doctor say that my nerve will be ready in 6 to 8 weeks and iam doing my own teraphy at my house

[@Jcflippedboi]

Hey Dan. I had a question to ask you.. So I'm nearing month two after my surgery.. The only pain I'm experience now is just brief pins and needle pain in my left butt and hamstring when I move certain ways ... I've admittedly been slacking on my stretches and back strengthening exercises because I'm about to wrap up grad school VERY SOON. I feel more sore than outright pain before the surgery... I'm not as active as I was before grad school. What was your experience like at 2 months and could you share some tips on how to alleviate some of the pins and needle pain and the soreness?? Thanks so much. Very grateful. -Alvin

[@dandobi]

hey dude! I would stretch all the time... get a standing desk OR a workout ball to sit on, get a firm bed and drink a lot of water. I wouldn't stress out your body with too much exercise. it's alright if you're still hurting, it'll pass. it doesn't happen over night. you should talk to your doctor if you're still in a good amount of pain... feel better dude.

[@Jcflippedboi]

Thanks, sir. So a small update: I started working out a little bit.. I've been incorporating your stretches with others and now I'm not hurting as much... Getting stronger everyday. Thanks so much for your videos. Very inspiring and on the road to recovery... :)

[@Martinbergin]

HOW IS DAN SINCE HIS OP,I HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES HAVE AN MRI COMING UP

[@bizarrart79]

so glad you are feeling better! : )

[@Casinolife07]

yeah everyone has negative thoughts on surgery, but you are right they are not Doctors so that's good, glad it went well with you and i did get injections the first lasted 3-4 day's and i going for a second. If these injection don't work I will do surgery..

[@thomasdegobbidjsax]

intro real funny! hahah I have more problems by 10 years.. L4-L5 L5-S1 little hernia, but more danger.. and my disk move (spondilesis).. I think now, after 10 long years, one doctor decide to made a microdisectomy trought endoscopy, and put some "iron" for secure with screws.. how many time durig after this? sorry for my bad english.. ;)

[@SuperGuy3232]

Did you experience swelling , I have swelling around my cut

[@DavidGarcia-pz7ew]

Hi matey... Meant every word.. U have a wonderful energy! thanks for your quick reply, you probably get thousands of day.. So I really appreciate your advice... However good the doctors are it's never the same as actually going through it yourself, so thanks very much!! I'm gonna follow what you said, I kind of felt that it was the right thing to do the doctor says I can go in the pool and just float for two weeks + walking, seems a bit drastic but I suppose it's for the best! I'll just have to watch my mates play tennis instead from the sidelines.. Lol Thanks for showing the physical therapy exercises in your video I'm not sure how quickly you started those? I'll try in about 2 weeks and see how that goes! Best wishes from sunny Tenerife, Spain! ... And get well soon.. Abrazo fuerte amigo

[@RTRFishing]

Dude I love this intro I’m dead!!!!!

[@GlovesupSwampy]

Hey Dan, after your surgery was it hard to go to the toilet for the first week?

[@parANOia1911]

Pob 1 i just had a microdiscectomy almost 3 weeks ago, the first week was much better than expected, i could go to the toilet, not the easiest thing especially if you are constipated but overall no big issues. The biggest issue is when you whip your butt p because you have to twist a bit but nothinh you cant handle. hope it helps

[@dandobi]

Pob 1 yeah - it was the worst thing in the world... was terrible!

[@ramzie100]

i am suffering from L4-L5 herniated disc since 4 months now. i have severe pain in my buttocks.. i am 120 kg.so i am worried about going for surgery. being over weight bring any problem before or after surgery? and can i do bending after post surgery?could u reply on this it would be a great help...

[@kjnyankee]

How long did you wait b/f surgery? Love your BB intro, BTW....haha

[@alexakathiee5109]

Thanks a lot ! I'm 15 years old I'm going in for surgery in 12 days !!

[@tamaraspray8551]

Did you get sick after surgery.

[@elviafriend5549]

Are you crazy my back surgery killed me for a long time and it still hurts I gkt rods and pins now I get cramps up my back and there killer cramps

[@Rebecca-ys3cb]

Elvia Friend that's because I think he is just an advertisement - he is not a man who has had an operation this serious speaking at 100 miles an hour to try and get the speech in, I believe this is as good as fraud!

[@danielfrith3511]

Beck Jones I had the same surgery he did 4 days ago. I can 100% say that all of this is very real. Watch all of the videos he has posted about his process before you make ludicrous statements like that. I've gone through the same thing he has. And why would somone fake this kind of thing? That's kind of ridiculous hahaha

[@joatmon8954]

You guys doubting him are confusing his surgery (microdiscectomy) with spinal fusions or something else...this is a young guy that's in shape and did everything right to heal and get back to being active....maybe they think you're too good looking Dan, or the video came out too well, lol. Thanks for the videos, your sharing of experiences has helped immensely. Day eleven for me post op and I'm totally happy about the decision. I still have numbness in my leg and some pain every now and then but the pain is mostly at the incision. Things get better!!

[@ry12095]

This intro is too awesome

[@deadliftmaniac]

Dan, I await your blood and guts video Sir, have a great weekend.

[@twelge15]

If most of these people spent a minute in your body and felt what real pain actually is...especially the religious objectors of surgery...they'd be in the operating room in 30 seconds. Great news Dan. Keep it up!

[@Smithy350]

Well best of luck with that then. Hope it goes well :)

[@Morgino]

That intro was unreal

[@roznovskymachado1493]

I'm going for surgery soon

[@alsipes7432]

A Trampoline Wrestling Federation.... LMAO. glad you doing so well man..

[@alex101164]

my back hurts alot all the time lower back

[@ulysseslopezz]

Hahahahahahahahahaha Breaking back that was great I'm suffering with my lower back

[@cam2000tx]

Great vid. Are you sitting on a ball. :)

[@rickygreengiant]

that intro was SIMPLY Bad ASS...!!!

[@Piotrek1985]

I tell you something. Right now to actually fix your back for life there are only two ways. First is so called "fusion" which is screewing up your back even more if you ask me. Second is ADR which is a lot better coz the mobilty of the spine is preserved. Microdiscectomy is only a temporary solution to fix your pain but not your back. The pain will one day come back and you will suffer again.

[@ramzie100]

thank you.:)

[@wanderer6664]

Love it !

[@mikefalzone]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!