L5/S1 Laminectomy / Microdiscectomy Surgery Day & 1 Week Post Op | Recovery by Betty

[@StephanieJBAKia]

I’m one week post op and like you, my after surgery pain was less than my regular daily pain. I am taking 500mg Tylenol, muscle relaxers and steroids. I have high hopes and my constant right leg cramps have stopped since surgery. I have limited energy, I encourage anyone having this surgery to create an environment where you can rest when you need to. Grabber and Raised toilet seat is a must, without it the pain getting down and up is intense.

[@jeanettenano5787]

Hi! I'm from the Philippines. I'm 3 weeks post-op. I was in severe pain for a long time before I decided to get surgery. Best decision I've ever made. I was on so many pain meds for a long time, fentanyl and oral morphine included. I got surgery at 7am and I was standing up and walking at 3pm. I went home the following day. Everything's good so far. Thanks for the video! This was me exactly haha cool!

[@By-Betty]

Hello!!! Wow I love that we have such similar journeys! I hope your recovery is going ok and you're improving each day as well!

[@ruylandy7033]

Good information Sciatica is a living hell. Gives you Suicide-syndrome

[@rooted.seaside]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I'm scheduled to undergo the same procedure in four days, and your video has greatly alleviated my anxiety. I appreciate your efforts in creating and sharing your experience! ❤

[@RickyEndicott]

Thanks for the information I just had back surgery this past Monday. I’ve found out this first week I need to not skip the pain meds . And not to lay on a couch a bed seems to be better for me and like you said don’t set yo long. Thanks again. 😊

[@ryanweir]

I'm pre-op, ive been suffering from this pain for 3 months now. Everyday i take codine, paracetamol, ibuprofen. Still in pain. My life is on pause. It sucks. Cortisone injection hasnt helped. Due to visit surgeon next week, i want to have surgery asap!

[@spacemermaid1111]

Im scheduled Monday and all I have to take is Tylenol. Idk how to stand these next few days. The paid is UNFKNBEARABLE and I cry daily

[@Sadie-b9r]

How are you feeling now?

[@Kiekie613]

I was given Gabapentin for nerve pain. It made me nausea before my surgery .

[@irinamelamud5930]

I am from the USA, had my microdiscectomy L5S1 surgery 5 days ago after a 5 months of suffering from sharp pain. Walking from day one. Still have some nerve pain, but hope it will eventually go away as it heals. Do not have stitches over the incision, the tissue was glued. Does anyone also experience S1 pain after the procedure? Please share!!

[@omegarose5580]

Thank you so much for this video and all the information , I have the same issue and they are talking about this surgery and as a stupid idiot I looked into the surgery's and it spooked me but watching these videos has brought alot of comfort about everything :) thank you ❤

[@Treasures100]

Thank You...great video❤

[@rooted.seaside]

Omg I made the same mistake and almost didn't agree to the surgery! 😅

[@bhavidivekar5511]

Hi , i just had mysurgefy 1 werk before, its 8th day today i start a getting a pulsating vibration on my dorsal foot (the downside of the foot) idk how to explain and pain in Achilles heel is it common does it go away with time..?

[@julienalston]

I’m 2 weeks post op and still have nerve issues in my calf and tingling in my foot from the same surgery it isn’t as bad as from before surgery but it’s annoying

[@Honey_1012]

Your nerve is healing so it's expected.

[@DeepakTiwari-lc5xt]

Hey.. is it healed or you still feel the same as I had a laminectomy and discectomy three weeks ago and I still feel tingling in my right leg and some pain in my calf after walking. If you have felt the same problem how did you deal with it and how did you recover?

[@onyxhaven6199]

My disc herniation is at L5S1 also and my microdiscectomy is in 10 days; I'm told by someone who had the surgery that I'll need to get a bedpan because of the no movement rule. Did you have to use one?

[@bedbackandbeyond]

No bed pain needed! But a toilet seat riser is one of the most recommended items on Reddit for surgery. You will be told no bending, lifting, twisting, pushing or pulling, BUT you will need to be walking around after surgery. Learn the log roll out of bed. I have a "how to prepare for a microdiscectomy" and a "most common questions" video on my page. Good luck! I hope you feel better soon.