Lower Lumbar Discectomy L4-L5 | Day 1 Post Op

I had a discectomy on 12/13 on my lower lumbar L4-L5. I am making this video to help others know what to expect and how to prep.

[@meghannclary3989]

Do your best to get hydrated and stay hydrated. I had this exact surgery in January 2020 and the shot of steroids after surgery with the shock of surgery on my body caused some pretty bad constipation that put me in the ER as I couldn’t pass it on my own without compromising my surgery. Praying for your recovery! Almost three years later and the surgery was the best decision of my life!

[@ChloeBrown]

I am taking stool softeners, drinking a ton and avoiding the pain killers to help. I heard constipation can be awful

[@Trip6]

Had L4-L5 L5 - S1 done 3 months ago. Best decision of my life. Have my mobility back and I’m 💯 pain free. I hope you continue to heal well and wish you the very best going forward.

[@jenniek41908]

I’m so sorry this was needed, I have been there, I had l5-s1 laminectomy- discectomy twice and then ended up in fusion. Sending my love and a quick recovery !

[@vickybooyens2581]

Thank you thank you thank you for making these videos! I’m scheduled for L5/S1 discectomy in two weeks and my surgeon is not super helpful with easing my anxiety. I haven’t had much information about what post-op looks like, and of course the fear of the unknown is making my anxiety just skyrocket. At least I have somewhat of an idea of what to expect 😊

[@TR-fy5tk]

Sorry you had to go through this, but glad to hear it went well! Prayers for your recovery and best of luck on the healing process!!👍

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

❤❤❤feel better soon, Chloe! 😁👍🏻

[@summergirl3671]

Wishing you a very speedy recovery.

[@LadyProsper]

You’re so brave and I pray for a speedy recovery.

[@christinapasz2061]

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery!

[@jessicam6694]

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[@staceys2613]

Gentle thoughts of you. Celebrate your accomplishments. Feel better soon!🌷

[@LostinSoton]

A lot of love, Chloe. I wish you get better soon.

[@sbellalopez9284]

Glad you're well, prayers for a fast recovery🙏

[@ChloeBrown]

Thank you!

[@debraroth2388]

I am glad your surgery went good Chloe 😊💞

[@coffeewithconnie]

I’m still praying for you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@deborahkuhl9185]

Thank you for providing this info! I’m having this surgery (and removal of sacrum tumor) next month. I’m really scared how it’ll be after surgery. Nerve issues/not being able to feel my legs afterwards is one of my big fears! I pray you have a speedy recovery!

[@ChloeBrown]

My dr reassured me a lot and I am so grateful! But yes it is scary. However, it will get better. Our nerves just need to heal

[@chocomilkfps1264]

Just had this myself, hope you can get back to regular life now and get some relief :)

[@ChloeBrown]

I hope so too!

[@keelopugdog1]

I have had 2 of those. One was right side. And the second was left and right. I also had the facet joint epidurals and a nerve rhizotomy and now I have a spinal cord stimulator. The neuropathy in my feet and hands is terrible . It has been 13 years of progression. I can say the first discetomy I had was 💯 % helpful and wonderful. I had none of the pain that I had prior to the operation just a little surgical pain. The second one was 3 years later, helped but I ended up with an infection so it didn’t heal as good as the first. My back gives me the least trouble. It’s my neuropathy that gives me the most trouble. Complete numbness in both feet and now it has progressed to my hands. They don’t think my neuropathy is from the back surgeries or injuries that it is just small nerve fiber neuropathy. So please don’t think I am saying it gets worse. Because having the back surgeries was very helpful to my back pain. I will say take the pain meds!!! Stay ahead of the pain!! 3rd day is always the hardest!!!!!

[@keelopugdog1]

Good luck with the healing and I hope all your pain disappears!!!!! i know how miserable L4/L5 pain can be!

[@an0ana]

I know this was a few months ago, but I am hoping that you continue to heal up quick! I have spondylolisthesis L5 S1, but having fusion to fix the slip is a last resort. I cannot take pain medication, so I would be doing months of recovery and PT without any relief. I deal with nerve pain every day from my back into my legs and feet. Truly awful stuff I wouldn't wish on anyone. Hope all is well!

[@cashbath]

Mine is tomorrow! I have a microdisectomy and a ferminotomy scheduled

[@carlogarcia209]

Just curious I'm have this surgery soon and was wondering can you do light walks right after surgery? And do you have to wear a catheter?

[@kellycaufield]

I had the exact same surgery. It was the WORST thing I ever did! He didn't stabilize my spine, so 4 months post op my disk herniated again and then another herniated. Wish you better than me!

[@user-zd9ud2jg2o]

I just had surgery on 5/7 of both the L4 and L5 along with L5&S1 everything went ok just having numbness in my right foot called the doctors office they said it was normal that it will take time for it to go back to normal.

[@AsianPoshDorene]

🙏✝️

[@rajnikirecipe143]

आप भी आज

[@kath2540]

what happened to your upper lip ?

[@ChloeBrown]

I had a cold sore and it’s healing

[@kath2540]

@@ChloeBrown i can relate, ugh i get them often and they are no fun glad it’s not from the anesthesia…. was worried you were swollen from that

[@ChloeBrown]

Yeah I get them when I am stressed and of course I got one right before surgery

[@amykrupa-wyckoff4601]

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery!