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Trish Lynn
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I am so thankful to find this web site. I just found it yesterday, and it was a real encouragement to me! I had Posterior Lurabar Interbody fusion at L4,L5 with graft from my pelvic bone. Actually, they ended up doing a few other things also. There is a metal cage with four screws. Is this the common thing for this surgery? I have had back problems since my 20's , and now am 62! I wouldn't recommend ever waiting that long to anyone! Of course, once I got in to see the surgeon, she recommened I have surgery three days later! I was completely ready for "anything" to stop the pain by this time! I must admit, I was not prepared for anything about this surgery. I didn't want to read the horror stories, so went into surgery knowing nothing. I actually thought I would be recuperated in about six weeks. I have been making plans for Christmas etc. So, you can see why I got discouraged when after more than three weeks, I am still having quite a bit of pain. I am ok until about an hour before the next pills are due. Either way, I am not jumping back like I thought. Just knowing that I am not the only one with these problems, really helps! I have had the hip problem too feeling like it is locking up when I am walking. I just want to say "Thank you" for being here!
trish L.
trish L.