Hello out there. A couple of months ago I was in the process of deciding whether to have my rods removed. I was having pain because of a hook that came off at the end of one of the rods. Both the end of that rod and the hook were causing problems.
Anyway, I had my rods removed three weeks ago. The only hardware left in my back was some small wires that were too dangerous to remove. But everything else is gone. I am happy to report that the pain from before the surgery is totally gone. My doctor also said that I am free to get back to almost all physical activity. I can't believe it's been only three weeks, but honestly I feel really great. It's still early to tell how things will work out, but it looks good. It's nice to sit back on a chair and not feel like I'm leaning on my rods!
I want to thank all of you that gave me some great info about this topic. If anyone has questions about rod removal or the doctor I used who is one of the best in the world(it was a fluke that I was able to be operated on by this guy, but it was well worth it). Again, it's only been three weeks, but I feel good. I will keep everyone posted on how I'm feeling the next few months.
Jeff
Anyway, I had my rods removed three weeks ago. The only hardware left in my back was some small wires that were too dangerous to remove. But everything else is gone. I am happy to report that the pain from before the surgery is totally gone. My doctor also said that I am free to get back to almost all physical activity. I can't believe it's been only three weeks, but honestly I feel really great. It's still early to tell how things will work out, but it looks good. It's nice to sit back on a chair and not feel like I'm leaning on my rods!
I want to thank all of you that gave me some great info about this topic. If anyone has questions about rod removal or the doctor I used who is one of the best in the world(it was a fluke that I was able to be operated on by this guy, but it was well worth it). Again, it's only been three weeks, but I feel good. I will keep everyone posted on how I'm feeling the next few months.
Jeff
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