Spinal Fusion Hardware | Infection & Removal | Final Update 🤎

[@Polecat-qz5om]

Hey hun! I had L4-S1 done in August. I have net been doing well 😔. Mental health problems, flares going into my chest, pain, pain, pain especially around my cycle. I had a lot of metal out in. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@danishealingsituation8869]

I'm so sorry. I'm hoping you find relief soon. The first couple months of recovery are absolutely difficult as your body gets used to all that metal. I totally get it. Continue to advocate for yourself, have grace with your healing and please find a healthy outlet to help with the challenging emotions. There is a group on Facebook called Forever Fused that I've found to be really helpful when looking for resources for life with a fusion.

[@kimic8068]

I appreciate your story and courage to tell your story, this means sooo much to me as I am on the same journey to have my hardware removed its been a mental war for me. Watching ur videos gave me the reassurance I need💙💛💙💛💙

[@danishealingsituation8869]

I’m glad you found it helpful! The thoughts are definitely challenging leading up to surgery so please be gentle with yourself. I pray your recovery goes well! 💗

[@HypotheticalX]

I’m really glad that god finally did the miracle for you 😇 I’m 6 months post op single level fusion due to debilitating back pain. After the surgery it was a roller coaster but after maybe 4 months my backpain got worse. Now I can’t do anything due to pain. CT and MRI showed no abnormalities and the screws are in perfect place. Dr have no idea why I’m in pain!! Can this be a hardware issue? How long after the original fusion surgery your hardware was removed? Btw you really gave me hope that this too can end and I wish you a pain free healthy life forever 🍀

[@danishealingsituation8869]

Thank you so much for the sweet message! I wish the same for you once you find the reasons behind your pain. I can't really say if it's relation to the hardware - only your doctor could tell you. I will say that it does take pretty much a full year to heal after a fusion so I'm guessing maybe your body is still getting used to the hardware. Are you able to do PT? I had my hardware removed 11 years after my original fusion. You will find your answers! It's exhausting but don't give up.

[@mohammadalothman3720]

Hey I’m really happy of what you accomplished may all the blessings follow you is there any followups after one year?

[@AtifBD07]

Hello. Just wondering hows ur conditions after 2 year's.