Post op 3 weeks on Hubby's Fusion L5-S1--can only go up!

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Just thought I would update on Jody's progression. He is walking 1/2 mile 2x per day! :)--he is really self sufficient with the help of his grabber and really is not taking too many hydrocodone's anymore except occasionally at night. The only complaint I hear is the nerve pain in the thigh. I think the Lyrica takes the edge off that and he is understanding on how long those nerves take to "wake up". His next visit is July 24th (8weeks post op). Maybe we'll see some fusion! Wouldn't that be great? His attitude is good. His incision is nicely healed and other than taking his time...things seem to be going well. I have passed along the information that I read on here about the little "set backs" that can come along around 3-5 weeks due to the anesthia that wears off in the back--and let him know of all of your experiences. I will keep posting when I can....He rode to dinner with us a few times....we don't sit long...but I think it really makes him feel human again. The car rides do bother him....so when do those seem to get better? Let me know. God Bless you all for all of your information. YOU ARE ALL such special people.
TIA,
Ginger
 
Glad to hear your hubby is doing so well! I am 8 weeks post-op for my Fusion of the L4/5 L5/S1. I finally started riding better at about 5 weeks. My longest trip has only been about 30 miles and I was getting a little antsy the last 5 miles of that trip, but definitly riding better! I even started driving this week. Not too far (only about 4 miles to the store), but that is going okay as well. Just tell Hubby to get plenty of rest and not to do too much. It's easy to have a "good day" and do too much and then pay for it for 3 or 4 days. I'm speaking from my own personal experience!! I went for my doctor's appointment and the x-rays show that everything is still in place and looks good. I'm still having some rough days, but looking forward to getting better! I'm walking about 2 miles per day now, but have started having lots of swelling in my feet. I'm back to wearing the T.E.D. stockings they gave me in the hospital and that seems to have helped. Keep us posted on Hubby's progress and I hope everything continues to go well.
 
Gkad to hear things are going good for him and you. NEVER for get thecaretaker it is alot stressfiul for them at times. I know my hubby was tired of me. LOL

I had a fusion at L-4 to S-1 and it has been about 3 mnths and my nerves in the leg have just lightened up. Ihave just been able to quit the neurontin and i tak the pain meRAB rarelly mainly at night. About the riding it got a little better for me about 9 weeks but this friday i go to the dr 3 hours away so i will let you know how it goes ince all the nerv pain has finally left. I wish you both the best luck and wishes.
 
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