Day 1, Microdiscectomy Back Surgery Recovery, Herniated Disc L5/S1

[@davidvolpe503]

Thank you for posting! I am going in for the same surgery next week. left side though

[@AndreR10R9]

Love the video. I had a microdiscectomy on February 12th and feel incredible now. I made a few KZbin videos also to help others... Thanks for sharing and hope you're keeping well

[@KT0000]

i heard that having surgery should be the last possible option because it weakens your back. I really wonder what is false and true. How is your back/leg feeling now??

[@AndreR10R9]

@@KT0000 Feeling fantastic. Be careful what you hear... There's a lot of crap out there. Speak to a qualified neurosurgeon who conducts these surgeries daily for the real DL

[@gabrielballard9668]

How can I see your testimonials? I have tried PT for two months and a shit if epidural. Nothing has helped. I have a date scheduled next month to have this procedure done. Just researching as much as I can to see how people are doing post op. Thanks in advance!

[@davidlindgren7605]

@@KT0000 that's a stupid reason to not get the surgery. If it weakens your back, it's only temporary, but once your muscles heal, a person should have 100% strength again. If not, do some exercises to build strength! duh! Stop being so lazy, certain people.

[@freestylebully4849]

@@AndreR10R9 I just found out I have a L5 s1 disc bulge to the left. I have back pain when I sit but no leg pain. Do u have a disc bulge/ back pain or only leg pain. Also I only hurt when I sit not when I'm trying to sleep. Did you heal up completely? If so how long did it take and what did u do to heal ? Please help 😊🙃 also my back used to get tight when I lay down for bed but since I started back exercises 4 weeks ago. It doesn't get tight when I lay down only when I drive or sit. Are u 100% healed or do u still have back pain? Did u get surgery? Are you having any complications after surgery?

[@Blad0tomato]

Thanks so much mate. I’m heading for mine in just under 10 hours and can’t believe i’m only finding this video now. I’m 24 and exactly the same except mine is centralised and it’s now running down both legs. I’m fit and occurred during a skating accident.

[@maliadog]

Great resource for someone going through this. I'm 8 hours out of surgery so your videos are very useful. Very similar pre-op experience for me. Thanks for posting.

[@armandogonzalez0814]

How are you now?

[@random_gamer_guy82]

Just had mine yesterday at 1130 am ,still in hospital being released today in a few hours. The cocktail of drugs they give you are crazy, I was so so high last night. Thank you for the video its helpful and has helped me

[@augustusbrown5320]

Chris Stokes Get well Guy

[@juliapowell3465]

Same here! I was out if it way before they got me to OR, after outpatient surgery, I was in a Jamaican restaurant eating! Now 2 days later almost bedridden. Out of 4 other surgeries I’ve had, I’ve never felt before and after they way I have this time.

[@PoolStatic]

It's crazy how similar our stories are. I was just recommended the surgery from my neurologist after 2 years of this pain.

[@alinmatti786]

I have the same problem, sitting is hell for me , tried everything nothing is working, I hope I can just get a surgery and get my life back.

[@mrnine324]

Thank you for this. My wife is having this surgery this afternoon, and I’m trying to prepare for her recovery to help however I can. What may be great is that we just got a Purple mattress that she hasn’t even had a chance to sleep on, hopefully it provides relief over our previous 11 year old spring mattress.

[@evyiennetla9416]

mrnine324 Hope her surgery went well! Wow that’s awesome that you guys got a purple mattress! Those things are excellent!

[@mustardseed308]

Thank you very much. Needed to hear a positive outcome. 3 yrs I have been dealing with sciatica symptoms like yours. Have tried all other treatments.

[@ozymandias7940]

I live in Australia and have been through this myself. I originally injured my back in my late teens lifting heavy boxes and it took months to settle down. 10yrs later I was doing some work in the garden & without warning I got a tremendous pain from my lower back, through the left buttock & down the left leg to my ankle. It was excruciating. Within hours it was extending up my spine to the base of my neck. When I tilted my head forward the pain shot like a lightening bolt all the way to my ankle. Long story short, it got worse & worse over the next few months until I too was completely incapacitated. My partner had to dress me entirely, couldn't put on shoes or socks or even a shirt unassisted. I tried all manner of treatment but nothing worked, if anything it made it worse, so I finally was sent to an orthopaedic surgeon. I was in hospital at 7am the next morning and stayed overnight. When I awoke after the surgery it was nothing short of miraculous. Not a twitch of pain, nothing. Returned to work the following week. 5yrs later I am still pain free but the memory of those agonizing months lingers still.

[@kickdog6934]

What was the diagnostic? And what kind of surgery did you get?

[@zorinschannel3223]

Who was your surgeon? What was the diagnosis?

[@freestylebully4849]

@@kickdog6934 I just found out I have a L5 s1 disc bulge to the left. I have back pain when I sit but no leg pain. Do u have a disc bulge/ back pain or only leg pain. Also I only hurt when I sit not when I'm trying to sleep. Did you heal up completely? If so how long did it take and what did u do to heal ? Please help 😊🙃 also my back used to get tight when I lay down for bed but since I started back exercises 4 weeks ago. It doesn't get tight when I lay down only when I drive or sit. Are u 100% healed or do u still have back pain? Did u get surgery? Are you having any complications after surgery?

[@kevinb1574]

Thank you for posting your videos. They really helped me prepare and guide me through my recovery from the surgery!

[@The.223-numskull]

Thanks for your reply. I have had pain off and on for 5 years, and in the past 8 weeks it got worse till I could not function. I limped for so long it's like learning to walk normal again. But the pain in my buttock and calf isn't nearly as bad as it was and I have a good bit of numbness. I have found that walking does ease the pain. I know my back and leg are weak, since I probably let it go too far. Today, day 6, I'm ok, walking in this 60* weather. The pain isn't bad today. I'm only taking pain med maybe once a day. I'm keeping a positive outlook since I'm not in that much pain. Thanks for sharing your experience,

[@codylowenstein]

Mine is in 3 days on Thursday and I’m in tears of hope due to your video. Thank you.

[@KBradAdams]

How did your surgery go? I had mine 1 month ago today and was 99% better after surgery.

[@timholman1914]

Thank you so much for posting your story. I really appreciate it. So glad you are doing so well post surgery. I'm going through the same thing now. Not yet to the point of surgery as I have a few things I haven't tried yet. Looking forward to your 1 year review. God bless.

[@223nadia]

similar story..i am going through same experience as you since years but mine is my left side...im still under medication even after my surgery I didn't recovered fully after 3 years now as we don't get the same medications prescribed.im still in pain and feeling depressed at times.May god be with you dear.you won a subscriber all the way from mauritius.

[@josephhill3814]

I just got the same exact surgurey L5 s1 right side discectomy. Mine hurt so bad I could barely move, sit, stand, sleep without almost collapsing. The doc said he normally takes them out in 1 or 2 pieces, when he opened me up he was in shock how herniated it was. Took him 7 pieces to get it all out. But after the surgurey I felt so great after I walked straight into my work which I had been out of for 3 months prior and told them I'll be returning to work soon. I felt like a million bucks even just hours after I had it done.

[@dg5342]

Joseph Hill amazing, good to read such a positive experience.recently i had same surgery and feeling great.

[@rahishah704]

Thanks for sharing Jacob. i hope you are feeling better now. I watched your follow up videos as well for 2mths & 6mths. I am going for my L5S1 mircodiscetomy next week. This video was certainly helpful for understanding what to expect. Cheers and I hope u are able to resume soccer cos I want to resume and join my team by end of the year.

[@larrp77]

what's the cost of this??? n where did do went bro??

[@random_gamer_guy82]

I have to have it in a few weeks because I have two bulges in the L2 L3 and the pain is absolutely horrific down my left leg. I've tried everything possible and nothing is working, tens, heat and exercises. I've had two epidural as well and it did nothing at all.im pretty much reliant on muscle relaxation tablets and strong cocodamol tablets. I'm bricking it .but the pain is to much now,I've had it for 14 month's now.

[@rugus722]

Thanks for sharing, sitting here crying cuz I'm pain with the same problem, with no insurance, happy for you

[@evythefish21]

Get Medicare through the state. If you are working and only making minimum your able to get free health care

[@roundman74]

i had a herniated disc in the L5-S1area in 2009 and was very painful.was an on the job injury and tried 2 steroid injections which didnt last.in 2011 i had this surgery and got about 75% of relief.here it is september 13th 2018 and feel like ive reinjured myself and going back in monday to see whats going on now.wasnt able to return to work since 2011 so now im on s.s.d. and have lifetime workers comp.

[@andylutz4089]

I had a diagnosed L5 S1 disc herniation with nerve compression a month ago. Yesterday it as advised I get the Microdiscetomy because I have foot drop. I cant stand on the heel of my right foot. I'm going to get my surgery in a month and a half. If I can start to get movement and sensation back I probably will cancel. Hope all is good now.

[@jagonz54]

Andy Lutz how are you doing now? Did u end up with the surgery? Do u still have foot drop? I have l4l5 herniation with foot drop for a month now. Surgery in a few weeks but I’m scared. I’m a firefighter.

[@whybolo9793]

24hrs since I had this done, at home now, walking around and all sciatic pain gone. I was hesitant and anxious to do this but glad I did. I can't wait to deadlift again lol

[@TheUhmazin]

Why Bolo really?

[@sicwidit21]

Domt deadlift ffs dude ur flying too close to the sun chips.

[@jesseandersen3506]

I recommend you to do teraphy and a lot of exercises to strengthen your back for at least 2 months, and then go back and lift very carefully watch your posture

[@leasia_melder]

A

[@damedollaz4099]

🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂fuck around b getting deadlift into a ambulance

[@musicstationaux714]

I really appreciate the talk bro, gabopentin is terrible. Only thing that works is vico. I'm getting the surgery.

[@evyiennetla9416]

Thanks for this! I know it’s been a few years but well wishes for you and your family if you’re reading this :) Yesterday (2/1/2019) just had a L4-L5 fusion surgery (obviously not quite the same thing) I never had sciatica pains and I’m sorry you had to suffer for so long from that pain! I did however have a fractured lamina snd vertebra for god knows how long it was terrible pain that would intensify with heavy lifting or driving extended periods of time I had no idea that I could have been exacerbating my condition! Thankfully I had both an MRI and CT scans done that let my spine surgeon Dr. Rasouli at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles know that there was an apparent fracture. I’m really sore now but I think my progress will be remarkable in the next few weeks I’m looking forward to being more active again! Hope that the surgery was able to help you get back on your feet and running again without re-herniation! Best of luck

[@marwanmimo6164]

Im having l5 s1 herniated disc: having huge pain coming sometimes from me penis and holyy butt erea? And in my leggs all over the pain! Lately I started feeling less pain after doing some exercises: then i start to sit with less pain at least...does anyone have that pain like that????

[@makeupbykhani8178]

How you doing 6 years after surgery. And if you are still active on youtube then would love to know about your condition. Like how are u doing now.?

[@chrisfitton3225]

Ive had this 3 months ago after a slipped disc and had surgery as I got taken to hospital as I had numb feeling from my buttock all way down my left leg and foot as had a trapped nerve. Im now on crutches and still in pain and just my foot is still numb

[@CalrosACJ55]

Holy shit, here’s another person that has the same disc and same side as me. I had it for two years im glad you’re better I had my surgery 3 weeks ago!

[@arlenearmy]

Today I’m 1 day post op from microdisectomy. I’m in pain .. sore .. I’m lying down. Most of pain is in lower back right now.

[@ohsusanah4013]

I had the same exact injury, L5, herniated 16 cm. and more right. I went to chiropractor, physical therapy, acupuncturist. Finally after 6 months of no relief, had the microdiscectomy. Unfortunately, I also had a condition called "drop foot". I have a relative who is a doctor who kept stressing I get the surgery to possibly save the nerve giving me drop foot, because it can be permanent. It's been a year this month since the original injury, and 5 months since surgery. I cannot say the surgery helped. Honestly. But I am glad for your post and others posts. It's good to know I'm not alone out there.

[@jagonz54]

WindyCity Bell so the surgery did not improve at all?? Did u have sciatic pain and numbing? Can u explain in greater detail ur experience since ur surgery?

[@OfficialJoeKingOne]

OH SUSANAH How are you doing now? Did you stop the progression of drop foot?

[@markbryan7616]

I had the exact same symptoms gaberpentin enabled me to lye without pain but still agony to sit had injections still in pain now booked for surgery. Great video thank you 🙏🏻

[@specialkkbrownskin5184]

How was the surgery? And how are you feeling now. I have been going through the same problem about 5 years now. I have tried everything my doctor recommending surgery.

[@JRMObrien]

I have the exact same pain right now. It's in my left leg and half of my foot is numb. I need crutches to walk... It's been a month and a half in bed. Definitely going to get this surgery.

[@michellegrover7346]

Hi Jacob!I found your page on my KZbin search. I am 5 days post op from my L5-S1 Microdiscectomy. I am 25 years old and I first experienced my sciatic pain when I was 15. Back then I had an MRI and have done conservative treatment for the past ten years. Fast forward to now I've had severe pain for three months... In the past it resolved within weeks. Im a gym rat and I'm sure the combination of doing barbell squats (130-140lbs as my top set....btw I'm barely 4'11" and I only weight 112lbs) with the addition that I'm also a Nurse in surgery caused me to get to this point. a normal shift is 12hrs but when I'm on call some of my days are 16hrs straight. If I wasn't on call I would go to the gym after work. The herniation was so bad 4/5 of my S1 nerve root was impinged. So I opted for the surgery. I also tried going to a chiropractor and it only got worse after that. It's nice seeing other people close to my age recovering from the same thing. My wedding is only 5 months away and I'm hoping to be healed by then. How long was it before you were able to workout? I miss lifting...

[@jagonz54]

Michelle Collins hey how are u now? Have u been able to get back to lifting heavy weights? I work out 5 days a wk usually but now I’m can’t do anything until my surgery. Are u still in pain? What issues are u facing now? Thanks

[@elef951]

Jason Gonzales any news about your case can you go to the gym im in the same case godamn

[@Almadanim]

i am in second week! I feel exactly the same you said!! i´am 32 and always was a sport man. i´m with some afraid of this.Thanks my friend! You helped me. Cheers from Portugal.

[@rfenchel]

Thank you for sharing. Just got the news from my MRI today I suffer from L5/S1 herniation...cannot walk but can sit...setting up targeted steroid shots on Monday. I look forward to your progress to better back health.

[@RodeoCowgirl-55]

I am having one done next month on all of my L's 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. I have bad arthritis and bone spurs. All of my discs are bulging. Hopefully it helps with my pain. We will never be pain free. Hopefully my pain level will go down from 8 to much lower level. Cross my fingers.

[@mrred3578]

Hope your getting on well now man, thsts brutal!

[@markmcgeary764]

I am 25 years old I have tried everything you have done, I am now going for surgery I hope it works

[@mynarcissistjourney]

I’m the same age mark how are you going 2 years on

[@shameerking9229]

Hi, your information was useful, I have L5 S1 disk herniations, bt my symptoms are very less, I only get pain behind my right knee. When I walk for few meters or when I stand around 15 minutes, bt doctors suggesting me to do the operation asap. Seeing my MRI

[@chiaramalik3815]

Very similar path but I had pain only when standing and I could only lay on my left side without. It went on like that for about six months and then it started feeling painful when I layed down in every position and gradually I was in pain in almost every position. I can't staighten up my back at all anymore and the pain is so bad that painkillers can't mitigate it at all so I'm scheduled for surgery soon. I've tried everything, acupuncture, chiropractic, infiltrations, physioterapy, electrotherapy, ozonoterapy. It started when I was 17 and now I'm 18 and I've had to use a walking stick for the last 6 months so I can't wait to get my surgery. I literally dream about it at night I can't wait to be able to sleep in my bed right now I have to sleep on a couch and it's getting really hard psychologically because I can't go out a lot because even with the crutch it's really painful I can't go out dancing I can't even have sex because every position is too painful for me to handle and I sleep a maximum of four hours per night all broken up in small bits I just can't wait to start living again

[@danbalkey2580]

What they do for disk

[@71kunga]

how are u doing now

[@mahrukhmuzaffar2835]

Are you completely recovered? Have you get any side effects?

[@kassiechan5658]

thanks for your shared, i wish i have watching your video early. My ex partner has been sciatic pain since 1 year. He has tired many different way as you did, and he has been taking pain killer everyday to deal with it. The pain getting worse since 5 months ago, he cant walk/ run/ sit. we both have had hard time in it then he left me(i havent be a good company/listener be with him to deal with this problem, being sick will make many different problem come to our life). However, after all, he will going to a mirco discectomy next week. he will get well soon. i an very happy for him and see him get back health and normal life. pray for him always. also i hope every one who has this problem or who surround you having it. both need to be patient and take time deal with it. Maybe you are thinking the discectomy is last option as what i thought, but i would like to say it should be first option to take. our normal life is basic on health body and metal. so yeh hope everyone health.

[@damedollaz4099]

Kassie Chan best wishes Kassie👏🏽

[@jliu7418]

I like to know if your doctor sew up the remaining hole in your heniated disc during the surgery

[@VWGTI2013]

I just got my surgery date with Dr. Espinosa in Westchester IL. I have been dealing with this sciatic pain for 6 weeks now and my foot has been numb since the second week. I feel no pain when im lying down but its a different story trying to walk. I am in pain after 5 minutes of walking. I even get pain in my growin area after walking too much and my foot gets more numb also. My surgery is on the 11th of July. Feeling nervous already, I hope this helps with the numbness in my foot.

[@zhalatawfiq6141]

Hi Jacob, thank you for sharing your story! I also watched your other videos and I'm curious about your daily activities for the first 3 months? I have been living with pain due to disc herniation at L4-L5 and L5-S1 for a year now. I took the conservative route initially, so I have tried everything from chiropractor, acupuncture, physical therapy, and even epidural injections (2 to be exact). However, the pain continues to date and my recent MRI showed that L4-L5 increased to 8 mm but the L5-S1 has reabsorbed. I decided that I will do the surgery because I am 24 years old and I want my life back. This problem won't be going away anytime soon and I do want to cause permanent nerve root damage by continuing to live this way. I am terrified of the surgery but also very hopeful. I work an 8-5 job and have been out for 3 months now, I was wondering if it is safe to go back to work 6 weeks after the surgery or should I wait 3 months? (my job involves sitting, standing, occasionally lifting or bending, but they will try to accommodate me if I go back) I have heard different things from different surgeons, which is why I am curious about your activity level during your first 3 months?

[@erindsharka559]

hi hope youre doing good :) how are you now ?

[@charliesanchez6480]

I had injury last Nov 10, 2018, my life changed as I can do my normal hobbies no more. I can’t jog, gym or lift anything heavier than 5 lbs. I can’t sleep at night been to Chiropractor entire month of November, by December I decided to get X-ray but after the result could find any reason why my lower back so painful and left glute radiating pain down to my left feet. I jumped to different t chiropractor , each night was troubling for me and if I could sleep just hour I would be happy but most night I am wake and can’t sleep with so much pain. After two weeks in pain my doctor asked me to get MRI he found out I got bulging disk, so I went epidural Jan 15, it helps couple days I slept good but pain still there, I didn’t skip work, it’s like normal days ... if pain to much to handle I went home early, but trying to make my hours in every week. Week after things getting tense, painful and toe became numbed, pain too sharp ... this point can’t stand long, can’t walk and sitting was painful. I check with my doctor again he declared herniated disk this time ... my days doomed I can’t sleep at night I cried ... pain was so excruciating ... taking too much pain killer sometimes I double my dosage. I have to carry my meds to work and take them twice a size of intake just to feel the pain goes down. Another epidural went last March 13 it was fine for the whole week then pain begins again ... couple nights became nightmares... Was watching you tube coz I couldn’t sleep with pain .... my nerve get pinched so I need to know how my never fight back with pinching .... to realize our nerve needs muscles it has to be coated with special layer to protect from pinching of any kind to survive ... so I take these omega3, pumpkins seed oil capsule, black seed oil, magnesium, vit c, Vit B1,B2,B3,B6B7, Bcomplex B12 - all of these before bed and 12noon before going to work. After 3 days .... pain goes down from 10 to 5, 2 weeks after pain is 2 out of 10. Today April 6 pain is gone. I am now taking once a day ; ) I will not going to surgery. Email me [e-mail] so I could send you all vitamins I am taken, of course consult your doctor before doing so, I ask mine before I did.

[@charliesanchez6480]

Correction. I cannot do my normal routine

[@elef951]

What do you mean did that hrlped?

[@inspirationwithlarrydoss5481]

I'm glad things went well for, I'm having spinal fusion l4 l5 june 30th so thanks for your testimony also you look just like Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

[@nihilperdere9528]

I'm 26 and I have the same problem. The physical therapist I saw said he sees younger people with this condition often, which is interesting because a quick google search will say it's more common in older people.

[@dg5342]

Very informative video . Helped a lot . What is the full recovery time??

[@larrysellers3201]

Just had mine. About two weeks.

[@dg5342]

Kevyn Smith how did urs go? I had mine this January, i am happy.

[@Dat-yi4iz]

I am on list for a injection and surgery for l4-5 disc herniation pain off the scale all day every day was told both have 70% chance cure symptoms as you said I’m in England my case sounds very similar to yours tried all painkillers chiropractors no good as with pain is now I will try anything never had anything like it some days feel disabled by it good video and information thanks hope u ok now

[@jasonhritz8757]

Hi, I endured two of the same and neither worked. I've been dealing with unbearable pain since a work related injury five years ago. As you know, the pain is terrible. Mine is terrible no matter the position of choice. I saw a neurosurgeon and I now need to have two discs removed and replaced with artificial replacements and a possible fusion. The fusion really concerns me though. The entire procedure is concerning to me given that this will be the third surgery in the same location. I've endured having to relearn walking and using my right leg twice, along with permanent nerve damage/loss of feeling. If I refuse the surgery, I endure a lifetime of misery, but if I opt for the surgery, I risk further nerve damage and probable long term extended damage. Please give me your thoughts, for I'm completely confused and torn on what to do. Thank you and also thank you for sharing with us, your own experience with pain/surgery.

[@jacobshelley6591]

Jason Hritz Thank you for your comments. I think it's very important for people to realize the risks involved and that back surgeries do not always have a favorable/desired outcome. I wish the success rates were higher for microdiscectomy surgeries, and I'm very sorry to hear about the pain you've been enduring. I can't/wouldn't offer any advice on whether you should get the surgery or not because I'm by no means a doctor and I don't know your full situation. And even though I'm familiar with what artificial disc replacements and fusions are, in all honesty I'm not very familiar with the risks involved with either of those surgeries. My only suggestion would be to speak with as many different doctors/neurosurgeons as possible, as they might have different options/treatments available. Prior to my surgery, another thing that was important to me was to find and work with a neurosurgeon that was well renowned. I'm not saying that your neurosurgeon is/was not renowned, but if you do end up going with the surgery that might help you be more assured in your decision. You have very good reason (given your history) to be concerned about the surgeries and try other options first. I was the same way prior to my surgery. But for me personally, I find it pretty amazing that artificial disc replacements and fusions are even available to us. I hope there will be new technologies/surgeries in the future that will have even higher success rates than the surgeries that are currently available. I'm sure you'll make the right choice as you work with your doctors. I can't imagine enduring 5 years of sciatic pain, so I hope you find a solution soon. Best wishes in your recovery.

[@jasonhritz8757]

Thank you Jake! I appreciate the insight.

[@abdullahkhan3000]

I had a micro dis. In Nov 2004 . I had zero pain before and after surgery . Since my disc was extra large i went under knife as soon as i had urine symptoms . After surgery i was asked to walk just 18 hours later . And asked to climb stairs just 48 hours later . All my urine symptoms resolved but pain return periodically either on right or left side . Also my right leg went numb as my left leg was after surgery . After many years the doctor told me he just remove enough fragment to reduce my urine issues . He told me never opt for a fusion or re surgery . Now 14 years after i survive . I have bouts of pain once or ywice a year .. never need strong pain killers . Maximum will be gabapentin . I play cricket and badminton , Have sex lol and have air travel some 10 times a year .. i would suggest always trust your doctor . All my numbness went away few years ago . I had urine slow down but i have no urine hold up . When i have back pain i keep a baseball ball under sore point while sleeping . This compression ease out pain .

[@douglasmcdonough2919]

I am 27 and herniated my l5 s1 disc 2 and half years ago. My microdiscectomy is nov 19 2018. Im ready for relief!!

[@chrismc1571]

How was it?

[@douglasmcdonough2919]

chrismc1571 they cancelled it because I had a spot on my back. It will now hopefully be on November 29th or December 3rd.

[@michaelmuro4475]

Douglas McDonough did you get the surgery?

[@douglasmcdonough2919]

michael muro its on dec 6th. This coming up Thursday.

[@michaelmuro4475]

Douglas McDonough good luck tell me how it goes I'm getting my surgery the 14th

[@sandrajoanpalfrey2533]

I'm 22 years old and have been diagnosed with this from the age of 13 years old , I have tried the Injection and I have now been told the surgery is my last chance. I'm really scared about it , I also want to be able to go back to rugby but I'm wondering would it stop me going back to rugby

[@elef951]

How was the surgery ?

[@bradleybell8417]

Im 18 and recently found out i have my L5 disk prolapsed and its been going on for almost more than 7 months.

[@yenisusanti7644]

hai my name yeni from indonesia i have low back pain and effect until my left knee and leg i ever go to penang and doctor recomen me operation because my disc already make my bone sliding to left i dont know is that problem with my weight ? but i have friend he slim but he have low back pain can share your desicion why take this surgery

[@MoeMoe-nu7vt]

Had it done 2 months ago n my left foot 🦶 still numb n hurts when I walk on it for a long time was wondering if you ever experienced that !! Hope you doing ok

[@huzefapadghawala4207]

thanks for sharing. At the end you said that your back was sore becuse they had to remove the vertebre.... does the vertebra bone need to be removed in this kind of surgery?

[@ceciliasawicki6647]

Thank you for sharing this video , I’m struggling right now with my pinch nerve I’m going for the epidural shots on Monday but my dr, say if that won’t help me and if I continue with discomfort I may consider surgery .

[@sabinabastola8371]

Did injection help u? How r u now?

[@qsks8366]

I’m 5 days post op and I’m feeling amazing.

[@manrikromero]

how are you now?

[@malex4321]

My symptoms are starting to come back.😢 three years after mine.

[@elef951]

Really ? What did you do?

[@jeremiahmckinney3781]

Did they replace your discs? I have 2 herniated discs and I am going into this surgery on Tuesday. What should I be expecting when I walk in there?

[@davidlindgren7605]

A microdiscectomy only snips out the herniated portion of a disc, it does NOT remove and replace the entire disc.

[@thewatchman2354]

Thankyou. I'm about one month out from my surgery. Into my 3rd month of brutal sciatic symptoms that light up different high pain areas from right lumbar to toes. Depends on angle of sitting, standing, walking, laying down. Losing sleep is the worst from being woken up from stabbing, Charlie horse, needles, electric surges, foot numbness, loss of circulation, severe joint pain and tightening of entire sciatic nerve. Medication doesn't touch the pain. Gabipenton is cute, oxy doesn't even work. This coming from a drug free guy. Only thing that has helped is a 3" memory foam mattress topper and a gonstead chiropractor. My advice to anyone seeking chiro, go to soneone who xrays and adjusts you back into alignment. 50% of my pain is gone. I can stand longer, walk farther, sit longer. First two months on my back. The memory foam is key. GET ONE ! Spend 200$ minimum. Drink more water and lose weight. Was hoping chiro would fix this but I'm not chancing phantom perminate nerve pain memory by waiting one year for disc to heal itself. I have those foot pins and needles and they scare me the most. Thanks for sharing. I hope this post helps others. 30 days till I get my leg back. Cheers all.

[@erindsharka559]

how are you now ? hope youre doing great tho :)

[@here2watch08]

As he bounces back and forth

[@balilife6257]

can I ask.... beyond stressed...... on and off disc bulge Yes 6and half years, Currently on one year bout.....I postpone any operation and make final choice Tuesday... I have numbness occurred for last ten days in right foot along the side, is this indicate now I really must get the operation and really can't hang around and ignore it????

[@serrah16]

My name is Sarah, I am 22 years old have a herniated disk in my lower back that pushes on my nerve. My butt, leg, and toes have been numb for about a year now. I have been thinking about this surgery, but from anyone who has had back surgery it's not good news. From your experience would you recommend this surgery?

[@jacobshelley6591]

Sarah Isaac Hi Sarah, I'm sorry to hear that you too have a herniated disc at such a relatively young age. That is very impressive that you've been able to deal with the numbness for a year now. If you're just trying to get rid of the numbness, you might not want to get the surgery (as explained in the video it was one Dr.'s opinion that only 50% of people have reduced numbness). But if you're in life-altering pain (and I'm not sure if you are) than you might want to consider the surgery as it can have amazing immediate effects on sciatic pain relief. I can't recommend the surgery to anyone, because everyone's herniation is different and we are all in different scenarios. That's why it's so important you talk to MULTIPLE doctors who are qualified and in a position to recommend the surgery. But as far as my own personal experience goes, I am very happy that I received the surgery as I have had complete relief from sciatic pain and my numbness (which was very minor to start with) has diminished significantly. I have had no regrets regarding the surgery and would do it all over again had I been in the same circumstances. That being said, I am only 9 months post surgery, and the majority of my life is still yet to happen. So I could very well change my mind about whether I'm glad I got the surgery or not. I guess my point is that you might be better off asking your same question to many people who had this same surgery and have been in recovery for several years. They would be much more reliable sources as far as long-term success. It all depends on who you ask and how far along they are post surgery. I wish that back surgeries had better statistics, but unfortunately they currently don't (maybe it's due to lack of technology right now, and they will have better methods and statistics in the future). But it sounds like you have been doing your research on what to do and I wish you the best in your recovery and healing. Take care.

[@LIFTLEGIONCOM]

I just had it done 10 days ago and I am 100% SO glad I did. I got my life back! Just make sure you research your surgeon and make sure you’re comfortable with him.

[@musicstationaux714]

Sarah Isaac just do it,

[@madhesanr5189]

hai sir i 30 only and have l4 l5 disc prolase and unable to sit and more than half an hour life is so irritated can u suggest me..?

[@paulrevere4326]

Sarah Isaac you better have that surgery as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more permanent nerve damage you will have. Take it from me, you won’t regret it.

[@deanakalova3063]

Just got home from my surgery today. Totally worth it. All my sciatic pain is gone. Beats peeing in a trash can by the bed...🤗

[@aleshaalan8299]

Plz share more 🙏 how are you feeling? I'm in same boat like u use to be l5s1 right side!

[@jacobshelley6591]

Hey Samira, I just hit my 2 month mark. Here is a quick summary of my condition. Month 2, Microdiscectomy Back Surgery Recovery, Herniated Disc L5-S1

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

hey jake i had one done wensday its monday i do feel better numbness wise and everything below the belt i feel like my hips is kinda out but think its sore what do you think

[@kaiwang6016]

Just had mine L4/L5 discetomy done 2 days ago. Overall I did feel better but Still have some sciatica symptoms and leg pain. Now I’m worried. Hopefully all symptoms will go away.

[@manrikromero]

how are you now?

[@gusthemouse4120]

I'm 22 years old. I have a herniated disc on my l5-s1. I'm also in Utah and dr Welling in Ogden Utah is doing my surgery.. my surgery is January 8th.. I'm having surgery because I have lost control of my urine and bowels.. I'm very nervous from my surgery.. it is outpatient for me..

[@elef951]

Damn what did you do to get to this point?

[@pamelaburtz6103]

My name is Cris Burtz I'm a 51 year old male who has just had my second back surgery within 14yrs I had no choice but to have this done. I'm still in the hospital 2nd day after the procedure if you can get relief without surgery pls do so. I have not gotten below a seven on a pain scale 1 from 10 I've been told I will have to have more surgery in the future but everyone is different

[@bradparks7336]

Just had this procedure done today December 23rd 2019 and now it’s Christmas Eve. I herniated discs L4-L5 I herniated my disc 3.5 years ago. So debilitating I could not stand straight, leg burn sciatica, back pain extension and flex ion. It was so chronic I could not sit, sleep, nothing. I was stubborn and decided to let it heal on my own. I ate and lived on the floor in a prone position (on my belly) where I could finally get some pain relief. I slowly got better with time 2-3 months still hurt. 1.5 years sciatica pain bad. 2.5 years gone. EXCEPT I could feel nerve pain trying to to do the sit and reach test. Or any forward trunk extension ( touching your toes) I could live life bench, deadlift,dunk and occasionally have flare ups. The nerve pain could be so damaged it will always be there but I saw a surgeon who stated he could fix it Again when I had the herniation. I could not think about jump roping or the Slightest bump cough sneeze would send me crying in pain. 4 years. Could train like a beast move sprint the whole nine yard. But not having that range of motion was not good for me. Extending my knee sent a Knife down my back. I could not pass the STRAIGHT LEG TEST SLUMP TEST After 4 years I no longer had chronic sciatica. Never. Sleeping getting up lifting nothing. EXCEPT when I performed those tests. The surgeon told me he could fix it. After surgery I could not walk and I’m sitting here now barely weight bearing on two feet. Shooting pain down both legs and I feel like I just took my recovered self back to square one and hurt myself. I’m trying to stay positive, I’m the strongest person but I have been crying from pain frustration and anger. To all who is going through this I wish you the best recovery. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. I’m praying this gets better as I went through hell for 2.5-3 years recovering. Stretching. 3000 chiropractor, physical therapy. EVERY METHOD I could find on the internet. And my case was rare. As the nerve root was stuck. The microdiscectomy was done to unhinge the nerve and set it free. I’m praying for everyone a speedy recovery. I will update in a week. Thanks for reading.

[@moeezawan7560]

Brad Parks how are you now

[@amityadav-dm3ul]

क्या स्टांप पर likd

[@blakeadkins2779]

I will be having an L4L5 lumbar discectomy at the end of this month, on March 30th.I'm worried about it because before all of this disc herniation I have been a type two diabetic for 10 years and not had the neuropathy, until all of this pain. I'm scared but excited in my own right because I've actually fallen because of the pain, like it made my right leg give out while I was working one day. Any recommendations on how your doing now and how well you were doing a year after. I'm 30 years old btw.

[@wideolink]

L4 L5 20 mm disc herniation been over 2 years fighting it but still in a lot of pain . I have been considering epidural shot but not sure if they gonna help.... What would u suggest ?

[@jacobshelley6591]

Wideolink Hey there, sorry to hear about your 2 year struggle. That sounds awful. In my experience epidural shots can be very useful in reducing sciatic pain short term. As mentioned in my video, the pain returned after 1-2 weeks after I had mine. Hence they were not effective in helping me long term. Also, during my second epidural steroid injection, they poked the needle too deep which caused my cerebral spinal fluid to leak which lead to severe headaches and the need for additional doctor appointments. So not only do these injections provide temporary results but they have risks associated with them. The only thing I would suggest is that you work closely with your doctor and get opinions from other doctors (physical therapists, neurosurgeons, etc.) as they are qualified to give you much better advice than I am. Best wishes in your recovery.

[@wideolink]

Thank u for your opinion ! Being living in hell for over 2 years already...

[@lanaroman163]

[@mikeslaughter6661]

+Wideolink MY epidural shots didn't work at all, i only got them because i was told that my insurance wouldn't consider me for surgery until i had tried the epidurals.. now 5 months out, im still having issues and wish i would have just went straight with disk replacement!

[@cecemarie90]

I'm having the same surgery on my L4 and L5 on September 12th. I've had 3 epidural injections, and not a single one worked. In fact the 3rd one brought on a new symptom of right sided hip and leg pain. I'm so looking forward to getting this surgery! Good luck with everything, I you can find some pain relief.

[@idielishernandez9570]

Im 15 and Im getting this surgery in a couple of days is there anything I should know about the recovery

[@chrismc1571]

Did it fix your problem?

[@mparryuk52]

Great video, I'm having my surgery this Thursday and it's been great listening to your experience. It's a few years since you posted this vid, how are you getting on?

[@mrred3578]

It's looking like I'll be having this surgery to. How are you doing after a couple of months? 🙂

[@armandogonzalez0814]

How are you now?

[@frmmyheart2urs]

Thank you for your informative video. It has really helped enlightening me about whether or not to have mine. I do have a couple questions. How long after surgery did you go back to work. I work in sales so my job is constantly standing. Second, how long after did your doctor medically clear you to go back to work. THANK YOU! Hope you are still doing awesome!

[@WrapItAndLose]

Thank you! This put me a bit more at ease. I've been dealing with pain for over two years and tried everything else. So they are finally doing the surgery this week. Chiropractic helped in the sense that I originally had two herniated and one bulging disc and now it's just the one (though I also have DDD). I've been wondering how it will be after the surgery and this helped answer the question. I'm hoping this will finally get me out of pain.

[@mynarcissistjourney]

How are you going 5 years on?

[@OMGitsAgirl1987]

@@mynarcissistjourney the surgery got me out of pain for about two years and then it came back worse than before. I actually went and got artificial disc replacement on my L4L5 and L5S1 just about two years ago and still pain free.

[@mynarcissistjourney]

@@OMGitsAgirl1987 sorry to hear you needed another surgery although it’s great that you have no pain now! Are you restricted in every day activities like house chores or mowing the lawn?

[@OMGitsAgirl1987]

@@mynarcissistjourney no restrictions anymore! I personally take it easy though but that’s just my preference as I’m overly cautious. I am a baker so heavy lifting and such and no issues. There’s been a lot of sports individuals that continue playing after ADR.

[@mynarcissistjourney]

@@OMGitsAgirl1987 WOW the fact your able to be a full time baker after those surgeries is incredible! I’m only 24 years old with a herniated disc at l5/s1 and being at the point of not being able to play with my kids without excruciating pain kills me. But to hear your story gives me hope!

[@sarahwagner4384]

I'm having a micodis. Tomorrow The pain from a herniated disk pinching a nerve root is absolutely horrific. Thank you for posting your experience. I'd piss on a spark plug right now if they told me it would help.

[@MrDwaneMann]

Very helpful thank you

[@diesto-vg5jz]

did u have pain in the actual back where the herniation was? did u have tingling pain in the hips at all?

[@chadbrowning4167]

would you say its likely I can be well enough a few days or a week after surgery to supervise my children while my wife is at work? how immobile were you for the first week?

[@dsanchezc3]

How is your mobility after surgery? I may be having this surgery soon and i am worried i may lose mobility. I am 36 and have been sufering with this issue since 2012. I play soccer on a regular basis. Walking and standing cause me pain. Running, sitting, and bending give me relief.

[@queenb9102]

I put a response on this video today. You should read it. It tells you what will happen the longer you wait.

[@totaltechteacher]

I hope you are doing well. I just had the surgery a week ago. Did you ever get back to your athletics?

[@deadlyclonex]

thank you for sharing

[@DrDr-pg5br]

The reherniation rate is wayyy lower​. Less than 10%

[@jacklee6026]

Thanks for sharing this man. I’m from the UK and been experiencing a very similar thing and trying to push for surgery myself but was unsure. Glad to know that it’s paid off.

[@larrysellers3201]

Make sure you get a good doctor!

[@syk500]

How much it's cost

[@mel...s]

yokesh kanna 20k +

[@robertstyers1333]

Cleveland clinic charges 38,000

[@misterellwood]

Thanks for much for sharing you experiences. I am scheduled for a L5/S1 discectomy next Tuesday in NYC. I caused the herniation appx 10 years ago at the gym and have kept it in check with a few chiro visits each year. Well 2 weeks ago all changed and my entire right leg started to spasm. After a couple days i began to lose strength and power in my calf muscle. Now limping. And SO ready for the surgery in few days. Your videos put me at ease! So many questions that are hard to find out... Are going up and down stairs are problem immediately after? Is a firm mattress totally essential? For the first week after surgery, how long would you take walks for? Stephen

[@The.223-numskull]

Hi, I've watched your videos about you surgery, I have question: My surgery was 5 ago. I have been bed riden for 4 weeks before the surgery. The day after I was still hurting alittle down my right leg. Day 2 & 3 was good, day 3 was the best, but day 4 I started hurting alittle again, and it got alittle more intense by the night. So today, Day 5, it's been rough, not as bad as it was before the surgery, but bad enough. I have been walking. I walked more today than any other day. I walked almost a mile, .91, 35 minutes. Now my question lol, Did you have that same pattern? My Dr said it could take a while. I have been very careful with my B.L.T instructions. Thanks Jeff.

[@jacobshelley6591]

Hi Jeff, I'm sorry to hear about the pain returning down your leg. I'm sure that is very frustrating to you, especially since you are following post surgery instructions! To answer your question, no, I did not have the same pattern (although others might). After the surgery, I was definitely sore in my lower back and had to take things very slowly. But I had no sciatic pain down the leg whatsoever. My neurosurgeon told me that only 7/10 people (who had a microdiscectomy) would have the sciatic pain fixed/removed (but other doctors might have different statistics). My neurosurgeon also told me that if I was one of the 3/10 people who still had the sciatic pain post surgery, that he would have to do additional surgery to help remove the pain. However, I believe I also remember hearing (from either my doctor or nurse, I can't remember), that the sciatic pain can return and intensify several days after surgery, but that it will then disappear over time. I hope that's the case for you! So definitely just give it some time and try to take it easy. Also (since you mentioned you are walking) one piece of advice that my doctor gave me (regarding walking) was to walk but not for long periods of time. In other words, he told me to go on shorter more frequent walks rather than longer fewer walks during the day. So that's great that you are up and walking, but walking more/longer is not always necessarily better for you. Stay in touch with your doctor/nurse practitioners as they will know how to best help you. I hope you can stay positive and overcome this stressful time in your life.

[@dhanbeer111]

I will have same surgery after 1 weeks thank for video

[@chiffonpink]

Thank you sooooo much for your video! I'm going through the same thing. I got hurt at work and I've been in this pain since jan15 when the incident happened. I tried the injection and helped a little. I'm still having spasms but not as bad. I've done a couple of videos saying how I'm feeling. I'm trying to figure if I want the surgery. They are telling me that it's a 90% chance of me getting better and there will be a chance that I can herniate it again. How are you sleeping. I normally slept on my right side prior to injury, but now since It hurts to sit, stand, or even lay on my right side I'm doing everything on my left. It's starting to feel uncomfortable to try to sleep on my left do to me being bed ridden for months. It's uncomfortable to try and lye on my stomach, but I'm running out of options.

[@jacobshelley6591]

Ebby Thomas Hey Ebby, I'm sorry you're going through this ordeal. To answer you're question, sleeping is fine for me personally. I just have to make sure that the bed surface is pretty firm (i.e., no sofas, etc.) and I do pretty well regardless of the way I sleep (back, side, etc.). Hopefully you can work with all of your doctors and find out if surgery is necessary or not. Best wishes.

[@balilife6257]

+Jacob Shelley I'm due for operation on Tuesday... just wish to see if response in here cause I really need a chat.

[@chiffonpink]

+Michael Evans good luck on your surgery !!!!

[@balilife6257]

Oh Ebby....I dunno what I'm doing cause Currently apart from a numb foot I'm OK....totally totally confused...

[@balilife6257]

Who can I talk to....if postpone again I would have to say tomorrow..........

[@stefangodilo3763]

Just had this procedure yesterday on my L5 S1 and about 24 hours in I have a hard time sitting and laying down. It really hurts any advice for how you sat down

[@tsurkscc]

Stefan Godilo how are you now? I’m 24 hours post surgery and struggling to sit and lay down. Hurts like hell. I’m so scared to reherniate my disc!

[@stefangodilo3763]

d1mm3r hey man sorry to hear that I know how that feels. You might wanna keep standing more and sit down on a kitchen chair with a little pillow for lumbar support. Also lay no down and getting up is gonna be tough no doubt. I would recommend the gabapentin and pain killers and muscle relaxers before bed it will help. And also use the log roll to get in and out of bed. It will take a few times but it’s probably the best way to get in and out of bed. I’m still paranoid about reherniating a disc but it’s good so far. Just remember to move move move and walk walk walk. Little at first but always try to improve. I’m already walking 4 miles pain free. Goodluck it will get better. Also don’t forget to eat fruits and veggies and take your anti constipation meds. If in a few days you don’t go to restroom tell your doctor. I also purchased a toilet seat raiser with handles because it was hard to sit down on the toilet. The doctor had me buy some magnesium drink laxative from Walgreens for 2.99 and it worked. You don’t wanna get constipated stay careful with that and drink plenty of water

[@larrysellers3201]

Its going to be sore for about a week.

[@stefangodilo3763]

d1mm3r how are you feeling bro I’m much much better

[@tsurkscc]

​@@stefangodilo3763 Hey, Im still on and off with pain. My pain is localized to my lower back but it is getting better. I have days where my lower back and my left buttcheek hurt but if I lay down and stretch for abit it goes away. I think its more so when I lift something or do a specific movement that causes the pain. At times I feel as though I may have reherniated it slightly, but when I spoke to my neurosurgeon he said its just my muscles and that it will get better. Could take up to 6 months for muscle pain.

[@krisko9669]

just had surgery....watching your vid nelped!

[@drcheekyisback]

Hi - how are you feeling since the surgery? Any after effects?

[@Toad_Moto]

I'm having this surgery on Thursday. Here's to a Wolverine-esque recovery.

[@ekztal]

Hey, how did you surgery go? Did everything turn out okay?

[@Toad_Moto]

@@ekztal the first few days were rough and painful with back spasm, but other than that, it was a walk in the park. I'm fully recovered and it fixed 90% of my back, hip and sciatic pain. Huge success.

[@Inn_the_dark]

Starts at 5:49

[@brexithope9084]

Walking or standing up for longer than 20 miins hurts like a fucking bitch. My dosage on gabapentine has now increased to coupe with the standing pains. 4 tablets x3 per day. Im sleep like a cunt on benefits. I hope I have a surgery soon. my problem has been with me for 19 years. I am glad you had yours done within 10 months. British system is fucked beyond belief. My symptoms are, Testicular pain, lost of leg mobility for walking, very lower abdominal pains, numbness of right leg about 20% loss of feeling, lower muscular aches and finally Absent jerk reflex in my right foot. All for 19 years. ::(

[@yazmyn4561]

I feel for you. i had similar pains such as yours on walking and standing. It was agonizing and that was 3 years for me. So, 19 years is really a stretch. The symptoms you are experiencing now with the numbness and weakness may be from such long standing herniation if indeed that's your problem. Hope you've been correctly diagnosed and treated appropriately by now. God Bless!

[@danny9405]

great video. I got my microdiscectomy yesterday. was it painful to get comfortable for you? The wound area is painful for me and I can't get any sleep because I can't turn in bed.

[@cindibroadus9110]

Danny Garcia I had my microdiscectomy 4 days ago. my back still hurts at the incision site. I have hell sleeping because I cannot get comfortable. when does it get better?

[@danny9405]

It took a while for me to fully get comfortable. After about a week I could notice progress. I was sleeping more and walking around more. I had to buy a new bed because the one I had was a low profile and soft. At day 5-7 you should be getting through the night without issues. It gets better. The worst is definitely already behind you.

[@cindibroadus9110]

Thank you for your reply. I truly appreciate it. I hope this gets better soon. My surgeon told me people don't complain much about pain in the incision area but I swear I feel like it's being ripped open any time I move or get up or down. Definitely not what I expected, but I'm hoping this improves soon.

[@hapaness]

Dan NY How did your recovery go? I am getting a microdiscectomy in less than 2 weeks and am starting to feel nervous about it.

[@hapaness]

cindi broadus hi! I am getting the same surgery next month. How did the rest of your recovery go and how are you feeling now? I’m a bit nervous.

[@a.j.4024]

Thank you for sharing your story... I'm in the same boat and currently trying to make the best decision. I see a 2nr neurosurgeon this Friday for another opinion on surgery, etc. Also, did you know that you rock back and forth incessantly while talking? It's quite distracting. I wasn't sure if it was a nervous habit, or if there's another medical reason... I assumed it wasn't pain related since you said you weren't in pain, but something to consider when having a serious conversation with another adult. Eye contact would be nice too. I realize you're young, but these are things to help you when engaged in conversation with other adults. I hope you're still doing well! People don't understand sciatic pain until they've experienced it!!