Lumbar Fusion Surgery: 3 year post-op update

After over 3 years following my last post-op update I have a new update and a bit of a story to tell.

[@miloinaz]

I'm having the same surgery on Oct 8th. You've been a huge inspiration for me. I've had total knee replacement. You'll get thru that easily. God bless!

[@davidcullen6797]

Thanks for the update. The affirmation about the benefits of physical therapy was particularly helpful. I said a prayer for you -- that you would continue to get stronger!

[@jeannieleasa1579]

Thanks for posting these videos. I am 10 days out of Spinal decompression and fusion of L4-L5. God bless you.

[@jackattack9799]

any updates? how are you now

[@jeannieleasa1579]

I’m very good. I have had further damage in my spine above and below L4 and L5. I have an implanted neurostimulator that has helped also.

[@jackattack9799]

@@jeannieleasa1579 was the fusion surgry worth it ? doc says i might need a fusion

[@DWoo-ke9gb]

You are a survivor brother! I don't know if i could be as strong as you but i do know when we are put in difficult circumstances we fight like hell. Self preservation.

[@paigemifflin3427]

So sorry to hear you had to battle cancer right after spinal surgery! You are a trooper and thank you for sharing your story! I hope you’re doing well now. I’m the opposite of you. I had cancer and now I’ve had one spinal surgery and looking at another. The key is definitely staying active and having a positive mindset!

[@overtherainbow8784]

Thank you so much for your updates, I hope you get well as we old folks do. Take care of yourself✨🙏✨

[@peterbaylis8631]

Hi John; thanks for posting this post op review. Well done for dealing with the cancer as you were recovering from the surgery.

[@michellecable6373]

Thank you for the updates. I will have to have surgery at some point and am watching many recovery videos. Hope you are doing better.

[@beverlyguerry5827]

Prayers

[@susanstege9780]

Hi, thank you for the info really needed to hear that this surgery is worth the setbacks. Hope you are cancer free and getting to enjoy retirement!

[@seanwalker7101]

Thank you so much for your videos. I hope you are well!

[@keithwilliams7027]

Thanks really appreciate your honesty

[@listlisp2737]

Thank you for sharing. Happy to hear you’re doing well. Wishing you good health.

[@rvsam4u]

Thanks for the update. God bless you and keep you healthy.

[@shkarazad97]

glad that you're doing great

[@wendyplude2312]

I'm having a spinal fusion done really soon I also have oa in both knees but your videos have helped me with what to expect in the coming months thank you for sharing your experience!

[@penny8007]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey. You are well spoken and articulate and very objective which is so helpful. My brother, age 60 will be going through a similar surgery and this was so helpful to me. God bless. Stay well.

[@zeb747]

Wish you all the best! You are a champion 🏆🏆🏆

[@Byhisgrace2023]

I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Was the cancer related to your back surgery? Some surgeons have noted that the bone graft material can sometimes increase your risk.

[@TruthBounty]

Thank you

[@markschwartz4761]

Hey John Mark Schwartz here I had my surgery five week's ago S1 through L1 as you know it was a big surgery.I got home 5 days ago the big pain is gone I think I have a hip flexor left side never realized how low my chairs are and bed. I am walking barely also I'm getting around pretty good I don't want a wheelchair so I've been using a walker. For me I shower and bathing have been my hard part I've been blessed with a good friend who's been driving me and help me with whatever I need around the house so I'm pretty sure the surgery went pretty good I did end up in intensive care for 5 days and I guess my heart was going crazy. I'm pretty tired quite often and I wish I had better .physical therapy! I just write about your cancer diagnosis it's in the hands of our Lord John you got to just bite it you know what to do.

[@lybargeraaron]

Thanks much for your story. I'm about to have l3-pelvis. best of luck..

[@yen-8680]

Hi! Thanks for sharing your story, do you have some links or references to what kind of physio therapy exercises you are doing? I want to encourage my mom to do it as well…

[@TheLandPirates1]

Hey John, hope you still on the mend. 🏋🏻‍♂️

[@user-ze6rj5ny1c]

Hello, I hope you are continue to be healthy, free from cancer and also enjoying the benefits of your lumbar fusion surgery. I was wondering if you could please share your age when you had your initial back surgery? Thank you - I am trying to see if my age might be a consideration in this surgery. Thank you !

[@john1956c]

In February 2017 I was 60 years old.

[@DWoo-ke9gb]

​@john1956c I was going to ask you the same thing and found it in the comments. I'm 50 and thought it would be more beneficial to try and do it while I was younger versus ten more years and risk a harder recovery. Hope you're still hanging in there John.

[@rcs7602]

thats my issue need a good health report on all aspects before i go thru this

[@makeupbykhani8178]

Hi JC. Hope you are doing good. Can I ask that what's your age now????

[@john1956c]

Yes, I am doing fine. I am a young 64!

[@makeupbykhani8178]

@@john1956c .... wow thanku so much for so quick response. I want to talk you further in detail. Can I have your instagram????? I want to ask you many of questions that I have in my mind. And how to cope with the condition that i have.

[@makeupbykhani8178]

@@john1956c can I know what your 1st injury was ? At what age you injured yourself?

[@makeupbykhani8178]

Hi JC. I'm still waiting for your reply. Really wanna know that when you started having back problems? That eventually led to fusion?

[@claus1225]

Can I ask who is ur spine surgeon? Thanks.

[@arunbharathapu2944]

Can you give us update please or your email?