3 years after my spinal fusion - What went wrong?!

[@ronnie5329]

Got a great deal of empathy for you, neuropathic pain can just be pure hell at times.and yet we must make the best out of the cards we were dealt

[@PaleVillian]

I live outside of the Reading area and I went to Hershey to get my fusion done in April. My surgeon’s name is Dr.Kellher.

[@Galvin-j7u]

I’m one of those guys who tried everything for my lower back pain and settled for spinal fusion with a renown back surgeon. Four years post op and I’m worse off than before the procedure, even with the hardware removed. Epidural injections didn’t work either but I feel optimistic after my trial injection of Botox for pain management.

[@WonkyWomanLife]

I now havee spondyloloptosis. I decided not to do fusion,back when I was a grade 2 spondy. My second husband,left me for someone else. I am proud of you and originally,from Philly area. My issue,is structural and that is the only reason,one should consider surgery. To each their own tho

[@nickjenkins1663]

Hey coach. Glad to see you are doing well.

[@kristincrate7791]

You know I empathize, my son. I pray for you daily.

[@LennySchlendog]

I really feel your pain. I’ve been dealing with similar issues for 8 years. Pain has caused such bad insomnia that it’s brought me to the edge. Mental part of injuries are worse than what caused them.

[@markmcguire4630]

I would seriously consider the drive there.just a little relief from my pain. Thanks Bubba

[@healing2gether]

@@markmcguire4630 one of these days my friend, you’ll need to take a road trip up here!

[@matt.orsini]

I've received my fusion in 2019, it's been five years of up and downs and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, there always better ways it's just a temporary fix. Having said that I'm living my life pretty comfortably doing the thing I've always done, beach volley, trekking, training, I've got no problems, if I push too much I'll have a few pains for a week or so and then I'm fine. I'm treating my body so much better after the surgery, in that regard I can say that it was a blessing. Hope you find relief and get back to a "normal" life, if we can call this kind of fused life normal.

[@bigbadmamajama11]

had grade 0 to 1 spondy, dic said I was unstable and if I didnt want permanent nerve pain (that I wasnt having then), just constant groin and back pain, the. I will need to get this done. He also told me he has helped nfl players and such and that this would make me much better so that I can be pain free and still be an icu nurse. Well the fusion made me much worst, just like you my girlfriend of 4 years left me at 6 months recovering, my pain was never better, now I have new nerve pain that wasn't there before. I had to quit the bedside, doing a job that I hate now for much less money, tried to stay in somewhat shape, now I'm starting to have even more nerve pain down both legs randomly, feels like something is constantly poking my back. Having a spinal fusion was the worst decision of my life, at least you have sons. I'm 37 with no support and no family, honestly not sure how much longer I can even hold out. Thanks for letting me rant, my life was ruined as soon as I went under the knife and my surgeon has nothing for me but a spinal cord stimulator.

[@healing2gether]

@@bigbadmamajama11 dayum, you’ve been through a lot, my friend, I’m sorry to hear about all of this. But just know that you’re not alone. You’re now in a community of all of us Healing 2gether! We’ll get through this together! Try to get on our livestreams where we talk about everything and anything, except when YT cuts the feed 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@JRJStacks]

My fusion was in may 2021 and was back to work full time and overtime and then got crashed into in November 2022. Life has been extremely difficult since the wreck shook me up so bad.

[@JRJStacks]

My last epidural spinal steroid injections provided zero relief and actually put me in more pain..😢😢😢 I don't know what to do anymore.

[@healing2gether]

@@JRJStacks I’m so sorry I know that feeling, honestly that’s why kratom has been so important to me without it. I don’t even know what I would do besides handfuls of pain pills.

[@BallietBran]

Have you ever been prescribed gabapentin? I know I have before, and it's helped tremendously with my nerve pain and back pain that can be incessant.

[@healing2gether]

@@BallietBran hey buddy yup, they gave em to me like candy, an unlimited supply of 800’s that quickly fuked me up, messed with my memory, made my tremor worse over time, etc. it was actually really bad for me. Have you seen my video on Gabs? Take a look if you haven’t it should be in the Kratom playlist. Hope you are well my friend!

[@allgunsblazed9106]

feel for ya man you've been through some shit , I unfortunately have pretty awful neuropathy from L5 herniation with a bulge. dr tells me my spine looks fine all my very nasty pain is just severe nerve pain. I'm 23 and I have to use morphine and kratom daily. it's hard man it's real hard.

[@petermark9660]

I hope there is some permanent relief for you soon and you get back to where you want to be.

[@christerfer409]

Can you make some videos on your workout routine. I’m in the same boat you are. Trying to figure out how not to hurt myself in the gym.. also do you do HRT?

[@healing2gether]

Is love to buddy! Have you caught my video on my resistance band routine? I do that on days I can’t make it to the gym. But yes, I’m on my HRT plus! I take Test and Deca weekly, and am entirely transparent about my use of everything. I will also utilize everything else I can including Primo and Mast, Anavar, and even occasionally very low doses (100mg/ week) of Tren. I use anabolics as they were designed for healing and mobility, and they truly work wonders. Ask anything you need brother!

[@Wlad1337]

Hey you got those Arterys at your Temple Region, was it always like that, because ever since i broke my spine i have those aswell beeing very prominent.

[@healing2gether]

@@Wlad1337 mine are from a TBI from 8 years ago directly above my frontal lobe. They become inflamed when I’m stressed or doing too much…which I almost always am

[@ronnie5329]

6:00 100% agree

[@Thehigher13]

I'm seriously frightened about my spinal fusion

[@ronnie5329]

It should also be last resort, try everything you can, and try them again, and then it is easier to accept

[@tracytownsend624]

I'm scheduled for mine in 8 weeks. Now after watching these and reading I can not believe how scared I am. I may back out. And I have been in so much pain, and my life has dwindled down to nothing. But it seems like this is better than having the fusinn

[@petermark9660]

I empathize with you. I had much anxiety and hated to have my spinal fusion, L4L5. I had severe stenosis from a fracture. My fusion was not elective, it was necessary to avoid certain complications. A surgeon wanted to operate ASAP. I felt uncomfortable with him and went else where. I chose a hospital that is highly ranked, with low complication rate, and low infection rates. I experienced little pain after surgery. I did not need any therapy. Within weeks I enjoyed walking a good deal. Once cleared to do so I I rode a bike long distance, went to the gym for workouts, even ran a bit. Worked out so great. Then I drywalled the ceilings in my house and now I have pain elsewhere. When you have it done, (if you do), treat yourself well, do stretches or exercises that will benefit you in the long run, and enjoy.

[@healing2gether]

@@Thehigher13 definitely a last resort, my friend, but if you are in need of it, just go into it with faith and understand whatever the outcome is because it was necessary. But if you can change certain things about your life to avoid it, I strongly suggested.

[@sbazain]

I had my fusion is going to be 6 months but the pain will not stop

[@healing2gether]

@@sbazain it is a terribly painful experience and I’m so sorry for you and all of those who have to go through it like myself. All we can do is remain faithful and positive and learn to manage our pains as bad as they get. But that is another reason why I am so blessed and grateful to have kratom in my life.

[@sbazain]

going for the nevro spinal stimulator to block the pain

[@sbazain]

sorry is called NEVRO HFX

[@tommythunder9491]

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[@healing2gether]

@@tommythunder9491 my man TOMMY THUNDER 👊🏻 grateful for you friend!

[@susanlicon1353]

No more shots for me

[@tommythunder9491]

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[@tommythunder9491]

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[@dxtrro6939]

Okie Kratom

[@allgunsblazed9106]

just look online try and find websites that look legit , you probably want red vein if it's for pain.

[@healing2gether]

@@tommythunder9491 kingdom kratom without a doubt!! My main and trusted go-to!! you can order a kilo of different strains shipped for $100 and if you tell them, Coach HardgainZ sent you in the notes, they typically throw in some extra goodies for free for our community members

[@talhasohail4439]

Hi brother I've seen some of your videos and I hope that all of your problems go away. I'm sorry about all of your injuries. I had a question.. have you ever looked into the spinal cord stimulator or intrathecal pain pump I think that they have the ability to take away a lot of the pain that you're having. For the pain pump I know you don't like opioids but if you don't know much about it definitely do some digging on it. it's a much better way to take medication for pain it's more targeted. As for the spinal cord stimulator they've had a lot of advances lately might be worth it to check it out. Have a good day!

[@healing2gether]

@@talhasohail4439 so yes, my doctors have attempted to get me to put in the spinal cord stimulator multiple times and I have said no. My mother had one installed and it was a horrible experience for her personally it’s not the right route for me.