Microdiscectomy Recovery - 2 Weeks

[@gilliancrump7086]

You are describing my life. I’m constantly on week one. I feel for what you went through. I pray that you don’t ever get back pain/sciatica again.

[@kathleenblais1136]

Thank you so much for your video. I though that I was the only one not "totally pain free" by day 8. I also appreciate the comment about those with chronic pain being used to working through the pain. I have a hard time not working away at my pc, sitting or standing, and realizing that I've been at it for over an hour. I hope that you continue to have a great recovery.

[@michellewilson2693]

I’m so glad I found this. I’m 58 and 5 days post op. I expected to feel much better than I did. 2 nd day Dr put me on steroid pack because I was in so much pain. Day 5 and my right foot is still numb and tingly. I really thought I would bounce back better than this. So hard to be patient.

[@michellechoquet1964]

Hi Amy, very helpful!! I'm 58 and needed to hear everything you spoke about. I need to hear the reality recovery. You expressed it perfectly. I'll definitely need help. Sweetie TY for takings the time while recovering. My surgery is 8 days.

[@mgyummycake]

I have to say thank u sooo much for posting this. 1 week post op. Still have pain. And just freaked because i saw another post with someone saying they had non. Gonna look for ur update.

[@jeremyhubbard9981]

Thank you for posting this! I’m scheduled for L4/L5 microdiscectomy on New Year’s Eve. I’m fiercely independent and don’t like depending on others for help but I’ve realized this is not an option. My surgeon told me I could go back to work in 2 weeks. He’s a young doctor and is adamant that I’ll be back to normal in 2 weeks

[@jeremyhubbard9981]

Ben Loh tree surgery went great! I was up and walking around stores the very next day. The only bad part was when the nerves started waking-up. I was back at work in 2 weeks! The most amazing part was waking up with no leg pain!

[@MrGutierrez701]

@@jeremyhubbard9981 I’m having this Monday, any tips?

[@bigkemna87]

I agree totally. The surgery team where my procedure occurred was fantastic and the literature regarding pain etc. was pretty accurate but they were lacking on letting me know what kind of help I would need after the procedure. If I wouldn’t have had my wife with me I would have been in serious trouble. Also everything else you said is spot on. Im in week 2 now and seem to be progressing very similarly to how you did.

[@johnfalter1524]

Your follow up is spot on! I’ve had two microdiscectomies and although my second one has been a little more challenging basically you described exactly what is happened in both recovery scenarios. Thank you. I’m looking for your follow up to see if you made one after the first two weeks.

[@johnfalter1524]

Might I add I am lying in bed right now five days after my last surgery. I’m living the dream. Thanks again for being so accurate.

[@makeupbykhani8178]

Hi john hope you are fine. Just saw your comment 4 months later.hope you see my comment and reply 😊 Really wanna know that how are you doing now ? And yeah you mentioned you had 2 surgeries I mean why you had 2 surgeries??? At same level or at different levels?

[@johnfalter1524]

@@makeupbykhani8178 I’m doing great now thank you. The pain just went away about 1 month ago which was about 4 months after my surgery. I had two surgeries. L3/L4.and L5/S1. Both successful but OUCH! 🙂

[@makeupbykhani8178]

@@johnfalter1524 thanks for your response.... do you have picture of your MRI????? and yeah what's your age by the way????

[@johnfalter1524]

@@makeupbykhani8178 no pics of my mri. I’m a young 55 😋

[@tashann8557]

Thanks for sharing this! I'm at my two weeks post op for a discectomy and laminectomy and it's reassuring to know that what I'm experiencing is not atypical.

[@potocatepetl]

Good to hear from you! And good that your recovery is on the right track, even if a bit slower then you hoped/expected. Recoveries are generally different from person to person, depending on the body, general health, fitness, surgeon, the gravity of the case and many other external factors. Let's hope that your next update will be made by you while dancing like Shakira (without any pains) :). Until then, take your time and do not rush anything. There is time after the 6 recovery weeks.

[@ericamcdonald1776]

I had a microdiskectomy 3 weeks ago and my experience was exactly like yours! I am still recovering from the Nerve pain in my right leg!

[@Dat-yi4iz]

Awaiting this op the pain u can’t describe to someone else not had herniated disc hope u ok now and mine works so sick of this chronic intense pain least got some idea wot to come thanks for video

[@Timeshifter32]

I am waiting on this right now also, it severly sucks. Numb legs, intense pain acompanied with constant pain. Got so back a couple weeks ago my wife had to call the ambulance to take me to the e.r. Just sayin, i feel ya bro

[@Whiskin87]

Thank you so much for this video. I knew a little of what to expect, because I had a thoracic fusion for scoliosis at age 18. But that’l was a long time ago, and a very different experience. I’m 4 days post op from my discectomy now, you you’ve described my experience so far to a T. I’m taking it very slow, and not expecting anything to happen quickly, and yes, I’m exhausted. I can’t imagine anyone doing anything days after this surgery! Thanks again. You kind of confirmed what I’m going through. Hope you’re still doing well!

[@edwardgoldson5002]

Had it on Friday. Day one was very painful of course. Day two was much better as I had no sciatica pain in my right leg. Today is day 4 and unfortunately I'm feeling some pain in my hamstring. I'm a bit disappointed but I know it's still very early in the recovery stage. So I will continue to be careful, take my meds, and be patient.

[@amynix2632]

+Edward Goldson I'm glad you got through it safely, and try not to be too frightened of "ghost pain," which is what they called it for me. I no longer had sciatica like pre-surgery, but I had (and have during therapy) occasional ghost pain down the right leg, which is where I had the horrific sciatic pain prior to the operation. It was always short-lived as opposed to sustained pain like before. If that's what you're experiencing in your hamstring, I was told that was normal. Mine would last for a few seconds and then fade out. By week two of recovery, I wasn't having ghost pains anymore, but when I started PT, it came back a bit, and I was warned beforehand not to "freak out" - my surgeon's words, ha ha - if I had some ghost pain again. I sincerely hope you improve steadily and that this helps you get back to normalcy.

[@vanessahernandez8723]

Hey did the hamstring pain ever go away ? And if so how long did it take ?

[@Cera33]

I'm glad your doing better. I know after my surgery I had tons of trouble moving my hips and having a flat sheet under the bum that wasn't tucked in helped cause I at least could slightly shift my hips without getting help. I was in the hospital for the first 4 days after my 2 level microdiscectomy with a coflex implant at both L3/4 and L4/5. It was hell, my abdomen was in more pain at first because of that horrid Wilson table. Then the following day it snowballed I ended up with huge bruises on my stomach. The pain meds helped alot for the surgical pain but not so much for the bruising. Anywho got off track you are doing great at only 2 weeks post-op keep doing whatever you're doing!

[@amynix2632]

+Cera33 Thank you!! And thanks for sharing your surgical tale, too. I really was starting to think I was some kind of anomaly because so many people seem to be chipper and back to normal by the end of a week. And I have definitely NOT gotten there, yet.

[@Cera33]

I know right! I couldn't even go to the bathroom by myself at the end of the week let alone go the the store or anything I would normally do.

[@amynix2632]

Ditto. I'm just now starting to feel like a real person. I'm very glad I had the surgery. I just wish I'd had more realistic expectations. It would've saved me worry.

[@eddiebrevet4000]

Prolonged light traction, ten years sciatica, herniated disc, two months traction, crutches to get around, over it.

[@allergiesrusdb]

Best wishes on your continued recovery! I've been thinking of you and wondering how you've been feeling. Yes, exhaustion is par for the course unfortunately! I'm not surprised your Dr found the herniation to be bigger than expected. You can pretty much guarantee that the MRI shows far less than what really is going on. (I've experienced that with all 6 of my spine surgeries). I'm glad he was able to continue with the microdiscectomy and that he didn't need to fuse you despite how much bigger it was. Whew! Take it from someone who has suffered through this immensely for the last 13 yrs (and I'm only 43)...Be mindful of all activities you choose to do from here on out. You are at risk of needing a fusion, so live life a bit differently to preserve what you have. May your remaining recovery move quickly and painlessly! You are blessed!! ((Gentle Hugs))

[@amynix2632]

+Kelley Hornberger Thank you! I'm really trying to be perfectly behaved so I don't mess it all up again. :)

[@bendahoumohamed6696]

Wish you are doing great now , i hade the same surgery 1 week ago , i was so surprised no pain after surgery , i walked without hep 2 hours after surgery and had shower the next day ordered from the doctor , i kept walking moving all day in hospital and discharged after 2 days . At home i didn’t need much help unless for lifting or reaching something in the ground , i cooked the 3rd day yet no pain at all , tho i was so dedicated with fitness and diving since i can remember , i guess that helps allot . This is 1 week after surgery i ll go tomorrow for a followup and i guess am going driving , take care

[@user-km6sc3sg6q]

May I know which doc you went the surgery plz.n do they cut the bone part also

[@88siddharthchopra]

@@user-km6sc3sg6q did you get the surgery ?

[@matthewstewart9051]

thank you for posting this. I'm having mine done in about 6 weeks

[@edwardgoldson5002]

Get well soon Amy!! I'm having the same surgery next week and I'm a bit freaked out. But Watching this gives me an idea of what to expect.

[@amynix2632]

+Edward Goldson Please let me know how it goes for you, Edward.

[@88siddharthchopra]

How are you both now

[@mopdop6698]

thanks so mutch for your recovery update. wish you all the best.

[@almasjahan4639]

Its been 4 years, how would you describe your experience in the long run? Your answer will be much appreciated please.

[@sofiaalmeida3770]

You know, general anesthesia freaks the heck out of me too. My body goes crazy.... the nausea when you wake up, the smell of it and the taste in your mouth, the horrible skin and hair for weeks (very oily), It's like my body is trying to get rid of it any way it can :p I've had a few and it's always horrible. Anyway, so glad you are recovering well. I'll be looking forward for new videos :)

[@amynix2632]

+Sofia Almeida For me, it was the feeling of it crawling up my arm and over my chest and I knew I was being blacked out. It was nicer this time because they knew I didn't want to be panicked again, so they just waited until I wasn't looking and injected it. I never knew it was happening this time. The nausea and sluggish slow motion afterwards was still really awful. I hate it.

[@kugmyster]

Had my first in 2016, lasted until 11-19, then was revised 3 months later... Brutal

[@pammikaur66]

Thank you mam very helpful video. I am waiting for my back surgery. I am little bit worried. Watching many videos about surgery which pain killers you taking after surgery. I pray to God you get better soon.

[@bestari5206]

Just want to share I just had my L5-S1microdiscectomy and herniotomy 2 weeks ago. I never knew had disc bulging until one day I felt so much pain sitting and standing felt numbness and weakness on my left leg, barely standing for 15 second can't stand the pain. I was rushed into ER and found out next morning from MRI it was grade 3, thinking back I am glad I decided to go through that surgery, immediately post op I felt ischiatic pain free, recovery overall went pretty well...still on progress though still feel numbness on my lateral lower leg (still on medication for neuropathy and muscle relaxant) and still doing physiotherapist.

[@BillyBob-dv1rd]

Hi, hope you’re doing well and have fully recovered!

[@jaydeeaol2]

Just had mine 5 days ago. About 24hrs after surgery I felt more pain that night then I've ever felt in my life.

[@amynix2632]

Yeah. It's not good. Just remember...at the one month mark, you're going to feel better, and at the two month mark, you'll be thinking it was the best thing you ever did. I hope your outcome is as good as mine has been. I'm never going to be like a person who never had back pain, but I'm pretty darned close to normal now. My back gets tired. If I skip days doing my PT, it gets sore again. If I get careless because it doesn't hurt as badly as before and push too hard with bending over or household work that's hard on the lower back, I will be reminded the next day that I shouldn't have done that. BUT. I'm so much better than before the surgery. I can be active and do things now, and the pain I have is nothing like it was for the decade before I got my procedure. Best wishes. Feel better soon!

[@octaviobumble5245]

@@amynix2632 how are you now?

[@amynix2632]

@@octaviobumble5245 It's been several years, and I am still far more functional and experience far less pain than before the surgery. It was an excellent decision for me to get the surgery. I can still walk miles without pain, but standing in one spot for lengthy periods is very difficult and painful. I still have to do my PT stretches and glides and mind my core strength. But it's a world better than before.

[@octaviobumble5245]

@@amynix2632 excellent I'm glad. I have herniated disc pain but nothing excruciating as of yet. I like to think I can avoid surgery with religious stretching and excersise but I am refreshed to hear positive things from people who have had it done

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

I have heirnated disc and spinal stenosis been in pain a good while tried physical therapy chiropractor creams etc almost everything surgery is an option I don't want it but I might have to get one seeing this gives me hope

[@stevepd1]

My experience was just like yours. I had laminectomy L3/L4, L4/L5, discectomy L4/L5. First 3 days were the hardest. Doctors said we could do this outpatient. Bullshit! I insisted on staying in the hospital 2 days. I am still using a walker at the 10 day mark. I believe the surgery was successful and I am making progress, but I won't be running marathons anytime soon. Thanks for posting a realistic experience.

[@NedW91]

I had mine 3 days ago and yeah I think people think they will be doing back flips the next day lol i got told could take like 3 months

[@stevepd1]

@@NedW91 Hang in there! You will feel better and get stronger week by week. It's been 5 months for me and I feel great. Some numbness, paralysis in my toes, but that's getting better. Strength is good. Starting to run a little more, but that took time as my coordination needed a reboot. I believe I'm one of the luckiest ones with such a good outcome. You will also get here. Blessings and healing for you!!!

[@NedW91]

@@stevepd1 thank you :) I’ve had numbness and pain for so long and I’d say 75% of it isn’t there anymore!!! I’m still getting nerve pain here and there but I’m sure with time it will go away. And thank you for the kind words. I kinda needed it haha as I’m in bed right now feeling sorry for my self hahaha

[@stevepd1]

@@NedW91 I also had some nerve pain after surgery and my back was tender. It got better. Measure yourself in weeks as you will have bad days and good days.

[@trentongarza5350]

I've been battling severe lower left back pain since 2016 and the pain kept getting worse and worse and I finally go and get an MRI witched showed multiple herniated discs finally got surgery yesterday and so far everything that was wrong has stopped the only thing is im just a little sore from the procedure

[@octaviobumble5245]

Trenton how are you doing now amigo?

[@whysoserious86]

I'll be having the exact same surgery soon. L4 l5 extrusion causing severe foraminal narrowing or stenosis impinging l4 nerve root. Waiting on my ortho's staff to call with a surgery date. Doc wants to do it within 10 days.

[@leesilverman5682]

Jay- How are you feeling now. I just had the exact procedure done 10 days ago

[@toryberch6345]

Amy your point on needing someone right after is so true. I will be alone recovering soon and have not found much on that to help.Another KZbinr is helping me with how to do this alone.I am all ears to others advice as well. Especially getting out of bed to use restroom.Any tips on bed pillows and how much can I be propped up in bed without it hurting as much. I'm thinking it might be easier to get out of bed

[@reverendhb3759]

I will be doing this alone.

[@ammysammy009]

Thanks for the video. I had Micro disectonomy and laminotomy two days back. I still feel pain while walking/sitting in right side of pelvis muscle or nerves. Although it is different than earlier. Did you feel same post 2-3 days.

[@random_gamer_guy82]

I'm two weeks tomorrow, I'm in and out of bed and up and down stairs. Had my staples out yesterday, some discomfort in my leg, back pain is so so but I'm very sleepy and dizzy still but I'm on meds every few hours like you say, can't do anything around the house myself. And I'm so so so tired all the time. I had L3,S1 done and horrific leg pain for 11 months chronic, and totally 12 years. I'm 37 and struggling now but hopeful, thank you for the video. Hope your good now.(you are spot on with the tummy problem)

[@naslost1583]

hi amy was just wondering how you are feeling at this point

[@sluwe100]

Hi Amy, thanks for your video, i am now 11 days postop so recognisable, you feel so not capable of even doing the most common things like bading showering yourself, put your socks open a bottleall that kind of things! Greetings, Martin from the Netherlands

[@paulwilliamsfineart]

Your after the op symptoms are like my life now with my herniated disc lol I have my op in 2 weeks so I can see how it can be worse.

[@janecarolinebrennan6964]

Hi Amy! Not sure if you still check these posts? I too have had a similar recovery to you (30yrold mum of 2) and was expecting to be like all the other videos I saw. At 12dp operation I still can't do a mile walk quite yet, and my back kills afterwards. I had no back pain before, just sciatica pain so I really wasn't expecting this. I feel like I have this huge tugging/pulling sensation on one side of my spine with certain movements and after walking. My back is what really holds me back right now and i feel nowhere near going back to a semi normal life. As a mum when did you find you could participate in family life again properly? I have a six year old and 8 week old baby. Many thanks and sorry for such a long post x

[@amynix2632]

+Jane Caroline Brennan I'm still working on that, and it's frustrating. Physical therapy...aggressive physical therapy that isn't much fun, is helping me get strong again. The surgery removed the herniation that was causing so much pain, but the inflammation and muscle weakness and posture problems from a decade-plus of pain avoidance and inability to stretch or be active properly have done their work. I am nearing the 12-week mark. I walked two miles with a friend today, and I was completely knackered at the end. It took a couple of hours to recover from the exertion, but it felt good. Last time I tried to walk more than a mile, I was in pain for a long time after the walk. So. I think the key difference is the strength and flexibility and posture work I've been doing in physical therapy. I am just now starting to be able to tidy up, pay attention and participate in short family functions where I can sit down or lean on something for support if I'm required to stand. Going to the store is absolute torture if I need to be there longer than 30 minutes. I still can't pick things up effectively or safely from the floor. BUT...progress is happening. It's just excruciatingly slow.

[@janecarolinebrennan6964]

Thanks for the reply Amy. I'm lucky that I haven't had such an extended period of time with this problem but recovery is definitely slower than I expected. On week 3 now and I'm back on steroids to bring down inflammation and akdhoyvh I've upped my walking, by the end of the day I'm in pain with sciatic twinges, and lumbar burning. Glad to hear you're on the mend and that I'm not alone! X

[@thedarktangent9249]

Amy Nix hey its been 4 yeas i guess from your surgery how you feeeling now?

[@michaelbrett171]

Thank you .

[@melissaloughner9654]

I'm 5 days out from mine. I hate that I can't sleep in any other position but on my back. Ugghhh and also it needs to be said..and its embarrassing too..make sure you have someone you trust to ummm wipe you in the back end after BM'S bc u can't twist,bend or anything. Been with my husband for 20 yrs but thats the most embarrassing thing yet I've had to have him do. And I'm a EMT and I do this for patients sometimes and I always assure them to not be embarrassed and look at me..totally horrified bc I have my husband wipe my bum.

[@bitethebullet6299]

I've had 3 of those ops on my L4/L5....How are you these days?

[@rh_pluscosplay6214]

Wow they gave you pain meds to go home with..... I have just been in agony for 10 days and told that nerve pain post-op is normal.....I am in more pain now than I was day 3. I have been shocked at how non-chalantly they have treated my surgery. It was emergent not planned I couldn't walk so was taken to ER and they found the fracture removed the bone piece in my spine. They have acted like I should know what to do. PT told me to do stairs day 1 4 times a day. Then the office 3 days later said I was supposed to be resting. I have had nothing for pain or swelling or anything.... when I asked I was told go to your PCP. My appointment is next Monday. I have no idea what I am supposed to do. All I can do is sit on pillows in a recliner and ask for help to get to the bathroom and shower. I can't stand. I can't sit in a chair. I can't lay down in a bed. I can only handle it if I am semi-reclined even then the pain shoots up my right leg. I have gone from optimistic to suicidal.

[@VivekKumar-xn7gu]

That seems very horrible and painful and scary. How are you doing now?

[@TonksNotDora]

I know this is quite old now but thank you so much! I’m 3 days post op and having major issues with the log roll and can NOT shift my hips to save my life. I see all these physio videos about doing it and the first thing they do before rolling is shift their hips 🤦‍♀️ I’m completely weak and unable to do anything but walk for about 5 minutes at a time. As for the stool stuff....yeh....pain this morning was horrific until the stool softeners took some effect 😂 I’m hoping the bed problem starts getting easier SOON because right now I’m quite scared every morning 😭

[@NedW91]

Hey I’m 3 days in now!! How are you feeling 3 months in

[@TonksNotDora]

@@NedW91 Hey! Well I ended up having to sleep in a recliner (one that lies flat and rises up to standing). The bed was causing too much pain and getting up was traumatic. About a week or 2 post op I developed back spasms too which I had to go on Baclofen for. I slept in the recliner relatively upright at first and over the past month and half have gradually reclined it every couple of nights. Have finally managed to lie flat now for about 3 weeks. I hit the 3 month mark and suddenly seeing vast improvements. I can move a lot better, bend and twist ok, hold my 2 year old. I am coming off all the meds (gabapentin, baclofen, tramadol etc) everything done bit by bit as I had bad withdrawals from tramadol. I am one of the few who had to forego physio in exchange for regular walking because 3 days of physio put me back to barely being able to walk. Tried a few times but my body reacted so badly even when they gave me a more gentle version of the moves. Anyway, I now walk fine without a stick, can do housework (except hoovering), back at work etc. Hopefully be able to drive again soon. Tried the other day and don't think I'm quite comfortable enough yet. Even though some people are feeling great around 6-8 weeks I'd say that figure is more like 12-16 weeks.

[@NedW91]

@@TonksNotDora I’m now at 1 week and I’ve got some numb pain in my foot slowly coming back but I’m not worrying yet…. And I feel for you I was hooked on oxi and tramadol and I felt terrible because I have kids as well age 2 and 4… ps I hope you all are getting the support you need because only people with this pain would understand how bad it is….

[@bigkahona8444]

Just done same operation 17 days ago. I did not have the same experience.. mine was easier .. strange.

[@xcalabur18]

Thanks so much for posting this! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that FREAKS me OUT!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have stayed awake if you would have tried or is it impossible? Haha. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!

[@amynix2632]

+xcalabur18 I didn't even know it was happening. I told the anesthesiologist, when she came by to speak to me before the surgery, that I was afraid of being put to sleep. She smiled and promised me she would make it easy. They did it without telling me so that I wouldn't panic. I felt nothing. I just fell asleep sitting up in my gurney bed. It must have been really fast because I didn't even notice getting sleepy or struggling. One minute, I was looking around at the surgical theatre. The next minute, I was waking up in recovery. They put me out before they moved me to the procedure table, so I experienced nothing scary at all. Definitely tell your people that you are nervous about being put to sleep, and they will help you. They may not do it the way mine did, but they will help you make it easier.

[@Sandwhich111]

Getting put to sleep is horrible if they don't give you enough meds, you can wake up in the middle of surgery!

[@Themissinghiker]

Day 8 of my laminectomy/discectomy of l4/l5 the last few days its mostly just alot of burning pain down my thigh & calf that's been my torment. I've been very careful not to do things i was instructed not to do. Really hopefully its normal and goes away in time.

[@saulmtz7309]

How are you feeling now?

[@Themissinghiker]

@@saulmtz7309 i am 23 days in right now. I can get myself in & out of bed pretty easily, & im back to walking normal. I still can't do alot more than that yet, i still have pain in my thigh thats slight but seems to always be there, & calf sometimes. But not like it was, im still using a lifted toliet but going to try and remove it soon, standing can irritate my leg at times, so i try to walk alot, im slowly starting to be able to sit again jusy not for long periods. I can drive now but still very slow with getting in & out of the vehicle (its a truck so decent height) Leaning & bending im still not doing and i can irritate my back if i sleep wrong. Seeing the doctor again on the 23rd. I have a feeling I'll be out of work abit longer than expected . But i am slowly getting better a day at a time.

[@saulmtz7309]

@@Themissinghiker I hope for a speedy recovery, please keep us in touch!

[@Themissinghiker]

@@saulmtz7309 i appreciate the message :) i definitely will keep in touch with everything. I hope anyone going through any ordeal like this makes a full & speedy recovery!!

[@alexandertullos7335]

Hello! I’m at about 6 weeks with my Sciatica L5 S1, I’m getting the Epidural shot this Thursday, did you by chance have or get the shots before surgery? Did they help? And after surgery I know you’ve been ask this a lot but it’s so helpful how is your back pain today in the area/sciatica/follow up pain? Any other surgery requirements? Thank you so much I know you know the pain and this is so helpful I can’t thank you enough🙏

[@preshx18]

Thanks for the descriptive experience. How are you performing after 6 months.

[@88siddharthchopra]

Did you have one too ?

[@jmartin3955]

At two weeks I was walking two miles a day. I had a huge herniated area removed.

[@Ryan21500]

I’m on week 2 and I’m with you I felt way worse than almost every video I’ve seen those first days after. Also I’m one room longer like yours. Also mentioned he had to take about 40% of the disc. Walking slightly better week 2 but hip pain kills me and have to lay down for awhile and repeat. Did you have any kind of knot around the area? Think I’ve heard it called a seroma?

[@sushilkumarm9625]

Can we bend using our back after microdisectomy?

[@catchatigerbythetail]

If I do this L5S1 will I be able to bend and pick something up from the floor, or deep squat after?

[@cjjones695]

When are you allowed to return to work...?

[@diptanikitha6]

How r u now?

[@ramonesmith2864]

How are u doing now?

[@insane_aneel]

What after 6 years

[@thalassophile1665]

2 weeks post op and I still have my sciatica.

[@baiaili80]

how about getting up by yourself to go to the bathroom when you got back home?

[@MrGutierrez701]

I’m having this Monday, any tips you can give me to prepare for afterwards?

[@balilife6257]

I had L5/S1 exactly two weeks ago today, I also watched way to many videos and prepared for the worst,I also viewed those with little issues. Guessing I was lucky cause touch wood no issue at all,biggest thing for me was feeling sick after the general and that lasted a good two days,plus awful tummy for five days.I still have a numb foot but after seven years I guess now I have hopefully holted any further nerve damage. Sometimes I feel did I do the right thing?because again no pain issues, the Doc just said after the operatio "We moved some quite significant fragments " I dunno,either way do operation or not it's a road to travel, if not have done thus,it would have all returned again like the previous time I postponed the operation. Mmmm... life hey... good luck,love to chat with those similar to me,Whatsapp here or the like x x x

[@SquishMitten92]

I've had a huge portion removed from my L5/S1 2 days ago, very worried about recovery - how did you get on?

[@balilife6257]

@@SquishMitten92 Just took a while to recover,but apart from nerve damage all normal,gym, lifting paving slabs,back stretching,half marathons... really you will eventually be fine.

[@SquishMitten92]

Thank you so much for your quick reply. I'm literally just being discharged and a little overwhelmed xD

[@balilife6257]

@@SquishMitten92 You are welcome

[@balilife6257]

@@SquishMitten92 I was so scared just to walk or just try anything again,but just do as the Doc says and really three months time you will be laughing.

[@fl3693]

thanks for this. I am terrified and I have Ehlers Danlos and my whole spine dislocates. I am so scared as I have got a segistitrated disk thats is taking up a lot of the cord space " it s very big". Ive been told its either cauda equina if I dont get surgery or if I do . Or death. Or covid. And I am a lone parent. I am in so much pain I have not a flipping clue how I am going to cope. Having a connective tissue disorder also means I can rip , tear , dissect or even being intubated could dislocate my neck and kill me . ........I cant decide what to do. I have been bed bund for a month and its got bigger. God help me

[@dmcmac9619]

Hi Amy Where can I find your most recent update. Thank you!

[@sassykulturesurridge5885]

I went through the same!!! I thought i was the only one

[@tinyblue133]

How are you feeling

[@thomascrown3816]

Thanks!!!!!!!

[@adamspiller6854]

Hi Amy, thanks for the informative video clip, really helpful. I'm going to have an L5/S1 discectomy in April, do you have a progress update beyond two weeks by any chance? Thanks. Adam

[@amynix2632]

+Adam Spiller Yes! I just hit the four week mark and intend to do another update. I'm still stiff and have a lot of pain in the morning, but it is mostly muscle spasm. I'm walking up to a mile at a time, now. No pain killers needed, but I still take muscle relaxers. I will be starting physical therapy very soon...right after I have my next checkup with the surgeon.

[@paigeperrigan6446]

Thank you for this video. I'm 19 and i have a l4 l5 disc herniation and i have scheduled surgery so this eases my mind. How are you doing now??

[@kimochii8293]

How are you now?

[@mrs.puppysaver1019]

Just found this, my experience has been a lot like yours. I was thinking there was something wrong with me...lol

[@kristiancapps5252]

Ok I am 25, I will be Having a Microdiscectomy coming up. Please share any and all tips and what to expect? I have two small Children and my mom will be coming out to take care of them.

[@amynix2632]

With your mom at home, you should be fine for aftercare. My recovery was worse than what a lot of people experience, and since you're still young, you should bounce back faster than I did, depending on how much/how big the operation is. Make sure you have some sturdy cushion-like pillows to help you get supported and comfortable in bed. Get a cane to help you around the first couple of days, just in case. Do NOT bend over to pick things up or attempt to lift your children until your surgeon clears you to do so. Let them count on grandmother for those things until you're cleared for that sort of activity again. Don't do it even once. You will likely be given high doses of pain killers for the first week or two post-surgery. Get a gentle laxative and use it so that you don't get constipated. No kidding. No one advised me about that, and it was actually frightening. Stool softeners may or may not be enough, so have a laxative on hand and if you haven't had normal bowel function by the end of the second day post-op...take one. I hope you have a good result. I certainly did. It's the best thing I've ever done for my back. Get into physical therapy as soon as you're cleared for it, and take every appointment covered by your insurance. It will help you heal faster, and you won't believe how quickly you get stronger. Best wishes.

[@octaviobumble5245]

How are you now?

[@vidiupload4174]

I've had serious difficulty with opioid constipation in the past, and I may be facing surgery similar to yours. You said that stool softeners were not effective. What did you have to do that actually worked?

[@amynix2632]

I took an overnight laxative once per day and drank a lot of fluids - more than I wanted to drink. It helped a lot. After having to use a liquid suppository on day three--which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy--we started with the overnight laxative tablet once per day. Everything was fine after that.

[@vidiupload4174]

@@amynix2632 Thank you. If I have to take opioids in the future, I'll have a lot less apprehension about using them knowing that this common side effect can be overcome.

[@hamedkhuram3705]

How are now??100% ok or not??

[@amynix2632]

Thank you for asking, Hamed. I'm not 100% and never will be, but I'd say I'm 90%. ha ha. I have to keep up with the daily exercises and stretches, but the pain I had pre-surgery has never returned. Best wishes to you.

[@hamedkhuram3705]

@@amynix2632 a few months ago I also passed back surgery in tow levels l5 s1 and l4 l5 discectomy but now my back is so weak when I walk 30 minutes it’s hard and painful so I don’t having good flexibility. What’s should I do as from your mind and experience. Do it’s go away in next month’s or not?

[@amynix2632]

@@hamedkhuram3705 I didn't reach full recovery strength for about 4-6 months. I had intense (2x/week) physical therapy following my surgery, but it took 4 solid months before the weakness was gone. I know exactly what you mean by the weakness. If you walk--just walk--every day on flat, safe surfaces, you should see improvement and have no radiating pain in the legs. My back hurt a LOT during recovery but the pain was different than before surgery. If you still have pain in your legs and bottom or if the pain in your back doesn't lessen after 4 months...and if you're not getting physical therapy...definitely tell your doctor. After about half a year, I could walk several 3 miles/5 kilometers without serious pain. I would get tired in my back, but not serious pain. Remember that you had your back muscles pulled back, holes drilled into bone, and nerves scraped and prodded. It's okay to give yourself time to recover. If you feel you are not improving, see your doctor and have them look at you again. I will pray for your recovery. My surgery did wonders for me. I hope you find good relief, as well.

[@charithgamage5126]

Hi I have l4l5 and l5 sl herniated disc. I cant standing long time and I ca t sleep when I go to sleep numb my both foot and hole body

[@annachadwick8714]

charith gamage I had both for four years and the pain got so bad, it had me crawling on the ground the morning before surgery. Had surgery Friday and am 4/5ish days post op and am feeling loads better. There’s definitely a ton of aggravating things about trying to recover from surgery, but nothing is worse than that god awful sciatica as i’m sure you know.

[@indramami9080]

I’m scheduled to have my microdiscectomy August 4th. I’m really afraid of the surgery as I’ve never had ANY but even more the medication. Which milligram Percocet did they prescribe & how did they make u feel ?? Are u still prescribed them & has the pain went away ??

[@machargs123]

I've had it twice your going to be fine just take it easy the surgeons and nurses are brilliant don't worry my friend I got it 2 days ago am sore but we will get there

[@indramami9080]

mike battalion thank you so much. I wish you a speedy recovery.🙏🏼❤️

[@88siddharthchopra]

@@machargs123 how are you doing now

[@josephzvolensky2268]

How did you deal with going to the bathroom?

[@amynix2632]

I had help from my husband for the first few days to get from the bed to the bathroom, but I was able to get up and walk to the bathroom to take care of things. If they have you on loads and loads of painkillers, take a 24 hour laxative once per day. That's my advice. The stool softeners they give you might not be enough, & you do NOT want to deal with that in those first days of recovery. Ask me how I know. /nod

[@jamastereel]

IM GOING IN FOR MINE WITHIN 3 WEEKS FOR L5 S1 HERNIATION...

[@CMaldo]

how did it go. im going in for a L5S1 rupture.

[@kellyboy813]

I'm on week one

[@patriciamorales7383]

I too am over forty and have a rough recovery. My surgery was L3,4,5 and S1. I’m three weeks post op

[@uskla]

Patricia Morales Hi Patricia, how are you doing so far?

[@melindabanksisom8781]

Two week mark today also

[@Error472Trolls]

and how do you feel? i will have my surgery in a week and i'm a little bit scared..

[@abswiter1]

your video is very scary about surgery my mom had done it 12 years ago and she did't have such promblems.she could walk few hours after surgery

[@masoodabdulmunamkhan2141]

How is your mother feeling now? What is her age now?

[@makeupbykhani8178]

Hi abswiter. How are you??? Hope you are still active here on youtube and see my msg... Just saw your comment after 4 years. Really wanna know about the situation of your mother now??? How is she doing now??? Really wanna know about her condition..... It's been 16 years now since her surgery.... is she active enough now??

[@mikshikusmathiasdayrit8991]

Can you pls update I got a schedule for surgery on 15 this month I got same herniated discs..God bless

[@Allenjameson42]

You need to seriously build your core strength prior to the surgery. It sounds you weren’t in shape at all prior.

[@evythefish21]

You thought you wouldn't have had general anesthesia??? Peeps are slooowwwww. I had a laminectomy no micro, 3" incision. They had to go in and come up from the underside. 4 hours in the surgical room. I was in the hospital for 4 days. 15 weeks after and I'm doing great. The first 3 days I was in tears, just terrible. With dilauded 30mg oxycodone, nothing touched the pain. It feels like they made a 6 inch cut 4" deep and threw Hornets nest in the hole and taped it up, let the Hornets sting the F out of me. HORRIBLE pain.

[@horner1641]

Sounds like you got it bad compared to most people but it sure could have been worse

[@sharonenfo805]

We say we're flat worn out Ohio

[@josephz9006]

I'm getting Karen vibes

[@edwardgoldson5002]

Get well soon Amy!! I'm having the same surgery next week and I'm a bit freaked out. But Watching this gives me an idea of what to expect.

[@amynix2632]

+Edward Goldson Thank you, Edward. Best of luck. I am currently uploading my 8-week recovery video if you wanted that, too. I think this is going to end up being the best thing I've ever done for my back. I hope you have a great result, as well.

[@markcunningham720]

Hi Amy! I will be going in for the same surgery soon thanks for this video I was so very worried, I had a rotator cuff repair and it was no joke I was not prepared at all; I live alone I had no help. They don’t tell you what to expect when you go home; WOW thanks a million bless you. I have pain down my left leg and my lower back I pray this works for me. I now got some confidence and comfort from your video . I was crying and searching for information on the before and after what to expect and there you were. Thanks again.