78 years old and having a Microdiscectomy....advice?

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Hi.....this is in regarRAB to my Mother in Law.

She has had mild back problems (sciatica) for about 10 years off and on. Starting 5 weeks ago, things got worse and 3 weeks ago things got really bad. Unable to even sit....the pain is all the way down to her foot. She is normally very active, drives etc and her life has come to a screeching halt. It's really starting to wear on her, being bed ridden.

She has had one Epidural Injection with X-Ray 2 weeks ago and it did nothing, she actually got worse. We went back to the doctor today and he went over the MRI with us. She has an extremely herniated/bulging disc and he felt microdiscectomy was a good option for her.

The doctor is an Orthopedic Surgeon and has done a Spine Fellowship (I read about that here so I checked. :) )

They are going to do it in a full hospital and keep her overnight. They also said she qualifies for any home health care (she lives alone). Of course, we will bring her meals etc.

Any tips or advice I should know about? Thanks!
 
Read the sticky note at the top of the board. It is filled with hints to help folks after surgery. First off I would get her a grabber so she can pick thing up or reach for them without doing any harm to her back. Also tell her that there is no harm in taking the pain pills that they will prescribe for her. It is a painful thing to do no matter what way you but it!

If you have more questions after you read the sticky...post again and we'll answer them!
 
She already has a grabber thing since she cannot bend over.....

Thanks....I will read the sticky.
 
I just read the sticky and I am nervous for her. Her house is 2 story, can patients usually clirab stairs after a microdiscectomy?
 
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