Lumbar Laminectomy; Recovery at Home

Gobble Gobble Happy Birthday. I have not had my surgery yet but I am have been corresponding with Hope on this site cause she has had the surgery and she's been very insightful and inspiring.

Make sure your doc is aware of your post-op pain and spasms. I have not heard of such pronounced pain. I did feel some spasms first few weeks in buttocks, same side affected by sciatica and figured it was things shifting and releasing. Everyone - Remember pear juice not prunes, so mild on your system and less gassy it is recommended for infants. I take 4-8 oz for each Vicodin and evens out nicely. Best to not wait until you are constipated to drink the juice.

I just had the same area done on 10/31/12 and I am fine. You can get up and walk around just fine. I don't have anyone staying with me. I am hardley even sore! Good luck!!

I m in the fifth week of my surgery and doing just fine. i have started taking long walks and no pain. I have been in touch with my doctor throughout post op period and have been strictly following his advice. i am joining office in next few days and am glad that life getting back to normal. My doctor advised that i have to be careful for next 4 weeks and not allowed to take long journeys. The problem is not the disc hernimation anymore its the muscles around that area which needs time to heal and that causes pain if they get stressed,
Its very important to use support while getting up from bed and chair.
Best of luck all of you and take good care of yourselves nothing to worry

Hi Hope Glad to see that your recovery is going well. Sounds like you will back to your young beautiful self in no time. I just also wanted you to know I read every word you write and it given great insight into what to expect from the surgery as well as after. Please continue to inform us when your able and may the Almighty continue to smile upon you, all my to you.

David If i can be of any help to anyone i am more then happy to share my expoerience with them. Befor my surgery i discussed my case with number of nuro surgeons/spine surgeons not with orthopedic surgeons.Orthopdic surgeons can advise surgeory and they can also do the job but its better u do it through a nuro surgeon or a spine surgeon as the area is very sensative. Thats what i did. I am quite satisfied and my family is quite happy. I am still taking all the precautions and very careful while using stairs and sitting in the car. i bend my seat so to put less stress on my surgery area while i am in my car as i am not allowed to drive at this point of time. while getting up from chair i put most of my load on my legs and use my arms to lift me up. In this way u can put less pressure on your back. My doctor advised that muscles takes much longer to heal, so give its due time to heal completly. Good luck my prayers with you. best regards

I'm 4 weeks.and still feel.the same how.do.u.feel.now.that time has past

I have joined office and was good to see all the friends. As per doctor advice I work 4 to 5 hours and then come home. I am allowed to sit but not for long. I start walking wheneve I feel any discomfort. I have no pain in legs and that's a bug relief. The only pain that I carry is muscular which will go in a month or two as it takes longer to heal. I bought very comfortable shoes with a flat soul for walk. I m still not driving and bend my seat while going to office to put less pressure in the surgery area. I am cautious while getting up from bed and chair. The best part is that now I m having my meals with my family on the dinning table and the kids are very happy.
My wife has been of great support to me and looked after me well. I m glad I m through it and wish all best of health and a pain free life.
Best regards

i often read and re read what you composed on hear because its been very informative having gone through it and inspiring. I am a workers comp case so everything has to be approved. I am at the stage where the my Surgeons supposed to go over my chart now that I had all my test done I hope. He call me in go over with me, and hopefully set the surgery date. Which I am hoping to have this month. I wish you all the best on your continued recovery.

David - dont worry about the surgery all will be fine. You have to be positive and take it easy. This problem is very common now and lot of people have gone through the surgery. You just have to be careful post op care. Its very important. I think i have read quite a few feedback on post op care and that can be helpful. Good luck :)

I am 3 months and still the same but I am not discouraged. I have resumed acupuncture which has been awesome for pain management. Nerve was pinched for many years so not surprised it will take many years for the muscles to learn to relax.

My husband had this surgery and after ten days he was in the room and was not thinking and move two boxes of stuff . Will he be ok.

The most important recommendation I can make is double check the surgeron's skill set and his or hers industry's rep. There are alot of doctors "practicing" who should have never been given a M.D. Take you're time and get to the right doctors. Ask questions and ask questions to their answers. Finally, after performing your due diligence and have the surgery. You'll be in pain for about a week to 14 days. As if you were kicked by a horse. After the surgery, the hospital staff should have you up and walking within 5 to 6 hours after the operation and discharged within 24 hours. Although it is painfull at first, walking is the BEST medicine. Walk every chance you can get. Get a dog, drag a cat, but walk. The pain will go away slowly at first but excerise is the best medicine. A few vicodines don't hurt either from time to time but try to avoid them if possible. After a couple of months you can be pain free if all goes well. Good Luck.

David

How r u feeling now. i was wondering did u get a date for surgery and r u throught with it. I am feeling much better now and no pain. i have joined my office again and life is pretty normal now. i tend to walk more and use very comfortable shoe at work. I am in the third month and quite satisfied with the descion i took.

take care and good luck

Happy New Year. No I did not have the surgery yet. The book until Jan so maybe in Jan or Feb hopefully. This is a worker comp case so everything take time and must be approved. I am glad to hear that you are recovering so well. I took my time and did my research and i hope to have the same results. right now I cannot walk no longer than 10 min before my legs go painfully numb so I need to have this surgery soon. Soon as I get a date I will let you know. Take care all my best to you and the family Happy new year.