Comments on: Back Surgery for Disc Herniation

By: Philly Fool

Philly Fool — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:40:17 +0000

In June of 2007 I had L-5 S-1 postero lateral disc effected the right leg with numbness and stabbing pain and then eventually lost all feeling in my foot and strength in my leg. The doctor made a one inch inscion, went in and cleaned out the disc with no fusion and I have to say the surgery was a sucess. The first 4-6 months after were hard with rehab and any swelling or inflamation would trigger the nerves to act up. Now over two years after I’m very thankful to say that I workout 2-3 times per week, play sports and also trying to get back into the military.

By: floaty12

floaty12 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:30 +0000

Great video, very informative

I have decided to opt for this surgery in a few months time, but I am slightly worried about possible complications

By: MegaLatch

MegaLatch — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

i may ave to get this surgery done,, i have a large left postero lateral disc at L5/S1, also a minor right sided postero lateral disc at L4/5 level where there is also a small annular tear, and at L4/5 and L5/S1there is moderate dehydration,, by back and all the way down my leg hurts like hell all the time due to sciatica, i had the epidural injection done but it did not work, and i cant take no more pain killers cause my stomach is burned out from takein them.

By: Damian2354

Damian2354 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

Damn, thats good to hear. I getting this surgery next month!

By: EontheCobra52

EontheCobra52 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

Awesome video. I have had this procedure twice. The recovery takes about 4-5 months and is not too bad. It depends how hard you rehab and listen to your doctors. I am doing everything that I used to do before the surgery with few to no limitations.

By: barticus04

barticus04 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

I had that surgery in 2000 and it took a good year, but I was back at the gym in 3 weeks after the surgery under guidance of a physioligist. Good as new now!!

By: superduck89

superduck89 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

i wish you luck, also what happened to cause it?

By: PreacherSly

PreacherSly — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

found out yesterday I need surgery for the same reason in the video. I hope the recovery process ain’t too long or painful

By: cougarjackal

cougarjackal — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

I had disectomy 2 months ago. I still have some pain in the wound region, feel like something is stingin inside, not the same pain I used to feel before, I guess it is part of the wounds of surgery. I feel some pain when I sit in the coxis area, but I can move freely, I can run, I can jump, I can drive, I can bend, I mean, I absolute would change again my past sintomatology for my current few hassles due the surgery. Do it, do not hesitate. I wasted 10 years trying to convince myself livin pain

By: starwars21

starwars21 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:33:29 +0000

At only 17, I would talk to your doc, and perhaps explore other options first, such as Physical Therapy. It also depends on the severity of the herination, and the pain it’s causing. I spent 8 months trying all the non-surgical options, but nothing worked. Finally I had this (exact) surgery, and that took care of it.