Good Morning - I am new to the forum and thrilled with all the information everyone has posted out here. I'm 30, as of two years ago 53 degree lumber curve. Not sure of the thoracic degrees..
I have a million questions and a lot have been answered searching posts but was hoping to get a few more. I don't know the specific start and end the fusion would be but I was told it would be pretty much from the bottom of my neck down my entire back. My dr and I will be deciding in a few weeks once I go to see him.
1. For those who have had the surgery - was it worth it? Would you do it again if you had the choice? I'm not in a lot of pain, more discomfort.
2. Is it reasonable to think I could go back to work after 4 or 5 weeks? Be able to head out of the house?
3. How is your back after - bandages and stiches? Is it okay to lay on it?
4. Are you able to walk around right away afterwards (I'm terrified of not being able to)?
5. As for going to the gym - I understand short term I'd be limited to machines/exercises - but long term are things such as back exercises and situps going to be doable? Swinging a golf club?
6. Will I be able to blow dry my hair in a short period of time after?
7. Um, well, what about intimate encounters? :-)
I know, a lot of questions, I'm just so confused on what to do and worried about making the wrong decision. Thank you to anyone who has a minute to answer any of my questions.
I have a million questions and a lot have been answered searching posts but was hoping to get a few more. I don't know the specific start and end the fusion would be but I was told it would be pretty much from the bottom of my neck down my entire back. My dr and I will be deciding in a few weeks once I go to see him.
1. For those who have had the surgery - was it worth it? Would you do it again if you had the choice? I'm not in a lot of pain, more discomfort.
2. Is it reasonable to think I could go back to work after 4 or 5 weeks? Be able to head out of the house?
3. How is your back after - bandages and stiches? Is it okay to lay on it?
4. Are you able to walk around right away afterwards (I'm terrified of not being able to)?
5. As for going to the gym - I understand short term I'd be limited to machines/exercises - but long term are things such as back exercises and situps going to be doable? Swinging a golf club?
6. Will I be able to blow dry my hair in a short period of time after?
7. Um, well, what about intimate encounters? :-)
I know, a lot of questions, I'm just so confused on what to do and worried about making the wrong decision. Thank you to anyone who has a minute to answer any of my questions.
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