4 Weeks Post Op Update! TLIF Spinal Fusion of L4-S1!

[@kansasscout4322]

I'm at 4 wks and doing very well but no 2 mile walks for me

[@oxeneers]

Been watching a lot of these as I ponder my neuro's suggestion to do L5-S1 fusion. Would love an update! I saw you got COVID on Reddit, would love to hear more if you're comfortable sharing!

[@markmacanovik7813]

Hello Kate, I wish you a fast recovery and successful outcome with this operation. I have done spinal fusion operation on my L5 S1 a month ago. I am unable to sit for more than 20 minutes now. If I sit longer than that I get stubbing nerve pain. Are you experiencing any issues when sitting longer than 30 minutes?

[@katebaldwin463]

Hi Mark, I would give yourself time. Recovery for me didn't, and still doesn't, go as fast as I'd like it to with some things. Some days I was able to sit longer than others, that is still the case now. I just listen to my body and know when to take it easy and when I can push a little longer. I'm now 9 weeks post op and can sit for long period of time. Just this past weekend I did a day trip to northern Michigan and was in the car one way for 3 hours and was fine. By the end of the day though I was really stiff. Hang in there and give yourself and your body time to recover.

[@markmacanovik7813]

@@katebaldwin463 Thank you for the info Kate. At this point I would not be able to survive a 3 hours drive but I will take your advice to be patient. Again, I wish you a pain free recovery. All the best.