I had an eye opening experience today after my colonoscopy when the anesthesiologist called me at home to reach out and discuss post op pain levels for spinal fusion surgery. I had mentioned in the pre-procedure discussion when asked about implants that I will be having spinal implants/fusion surgery next year. He called to warn me about multiple spinal surgical outcomes with worse post op pain than prior and to advise me to at least get multiple opinions. Of course, I explained to him that with the severity of my curve my goal is to stop progression and of course pain. In his field of work he sees many that regret having the surgery and that have worse pain in the long term than before surgery. But then I refer to the sticky threads here on the forum with several that are glad they chose to have the surgery, while no one has posted a regret post. So I am a bit confused. Are those with regrets hesitant to come forward and post? Needless to say I was a little taken back today and find myself questioning my choice with doubts in my head about the surgery. I do have daily pain and push through because I have no other choice in order to hold down a job. I was once confident in my decision and now am questioning the decision.
If you have had surgery and are past the initial recovery, is your pain level worse or better than before your surgery? What was your pain level on a scale of 1-10 prior to surgery and after surgery?
If you have had surgery and are past the initial recovery, is your pain level worse or better than before your surgery? What was your pain level on a scale of 1-10 prior to surgery and after surgery?
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