I know that I have not been posting, but I have been keeping up with everyone. Lynette and Laura, I am so glad to see how well you both are doing and that your follow ups were good.
I went for my 3 month last week as well and got good news too! I was a little concerned going in, as I still have pain most days. I am back to my regular daily routine with my boys and running the house. Of course making adjustments, like using my grabber to do laundry and my kids to move it around. They have been great helpers. But by the afternoon, I am start to have pain and still take from 1-3 Darvecet a day. But when I asked the Dr. about this, he said that this is because my fusion is still not complete, which is perfectly normal and if I am getting by on 1-3 Darvacet (which he conciders a step above advil), I am doing great. He expects to see a compete fusion by my 6 month.
I am walking 45 minutes a day and starting to do some therapy to strengthen my core and stretch my back, arm and leg muscles and strengthen my legs ( so when I squat, I can get back up again!).
He also said that I can do anything that I feel like, even ride a bike. Not sure I am ready, but might try riding my sister's as practice. My kids and husband gave me a gift certificate for one for Mother's Day so I can get a new one to start riding with the kids when I recover. That is my first goal!
So glad to hear everyone that is doing so well. Best wishes to those going into this. I know is is a scary proposition, but we all make it through. I must say that the month of April is "a blur" to me, but I just look forward to what I will be able in the future.
Melissa
T9-L5 Fusion
Surgery: March 31, 2010
Pre Op 60 Degree Lumbar Curve
Post Op 20 Lumbar Curve
I went for my 3 month last week as well and got good news too! I was a little concerned going in, as I still have pain most days. I am back to my regular daily routine with my boys and running the house. Of course making adjustments, like using my grabber to do laundry and my kids to move it around. They have been great helpers. But by the afternoon, I am start to have pain and still take from 1-3 Darvecet a day. But when I asked the Dr. about this, he said that this is because my fusion is still not complete, which is perfectly normal and if I am getting by on 1-3 Darvacet (which he conciders a step above advil), I am doing great. He expects to see a compete fusion by my 6 month.
I am walking 45 minutes a day and starting to do some therapy to strengthen my core and stretch my back, arm and leg muscles and strengthen my legs ( so when I squat, I can get back up again!).
He also said that I can do anything that I feel like, even ride a bike. Not sure I am ready, but might try riding my sister's as practice. My kids and husband gave me a gift certificate for one for Mother's Day so I can get a new one to start riding with the kids when I recover. That is my first goal!
So glad to hear everyone that is doing so well. Best wishes to those going into this. I know is is a scary proposition, but we all make it through. I must say that the month of April is "a blur" to me, but I just look forward to what I will be able in the future.
Melissa
T9-L5 Fusion
Surgery: March 31, 2010
Pre Op 60 Degree Lumbar Curve
Post Op 20 Lumbar Curve
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