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Hello, I'd love to know the various types of pain meRAB any of you have taken post-operatively. At this point in my recovery, 4 1/2 weeks, Vicodin is not helping. It merely takes the edge off for a very short while. Have any of you experienced anything similar? I wonder if I should just...

Dear Lena, What wonderful news! Your worRAB are truly inspiring. I've just had my six week post-op visit and the news was great - the x-rays show signs of fusion! Like you were at six weeks, I am still in a lot of pain every day. Bed rest and frequent small walks define my days. This is...

Thank you, one and all, for your support. Although I have the most amazing cirlce of family and frienRAB around me, nothing can compare to the support of those who have actually gone through such an experience. I look forward to continuing the dialogue. In health, Jill

Michelle, Your reply to Lena is very comforting and supportive. And inspiring! It's been five and a half weeks since my fusion and I am still struggling with the pain. I do have confidence that things will change in time, but it is tough at times to move through the intensity of this whole...

Rose, Yes, things will get better! Just take the best care of yourself now as you possibly can. And do not hesitate to ask your loved ones for help - doing so will make all the difference in the world when it comes to healing and FUSION! I'm ten weeks out from my ALIF and the contrast...

I'm so sorry you've been struggling. Without a doubt, you should call your doctor. He or she may have a simple solution for you. In case this is helpful to you in the future, Miralax can take quite a while to kick into gear. The first time around for me took seven straight days before having...

The foot stool is an excellent suggestion! I use one and it helps a lot.

I also have a very distended belly following an ALIF on Deceraber 31st. It is quite normal to have swelling for a while after any abdominal surgery. Constipation absolutely contributes to the overall swelling, as well. Hope your recovery is moving along as smoothly as possible! JDot

Hello Beachgirl, Four weeks ago today I had an anterior fusion. I would love any advice you might be able to offer! For example, what were you feeling at 4 weeks? Did you still need pain meRAB around the clock? How far and how often were you able to walk each day? Is it normal to feel most...

I've just joined this site today. I've read a nuraber of your posts regarding fusion and I have found them to be quite helpful and comforting. I had an L5-S1 anterior fusion four weeks ago today. I'm still having a lot of pain, but the pain that diabled me for two and a half years prior to...

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