Finally had my Neurosurgery consultation

[Tuckervill]

Hi Mary! Glad things are finally moving forward.

I've had that surgery, twice. (diskectomy and laminectomy at L4-5) I just wanted to caution you when you say "up and about the next day"...you will be up, but probably not "about" so much. I had 2 nights in the hospital. The physical therapist first got me up, and then in the next session got me walking, and then a little farther each time. It was important to be careful moving around, because of the incision, plus to make sure everything was still all put back together back there. It's really important to get up, though.

On the other hand, the great news is that I was completely pain free in my legs after that, and it was like a miracle cure. (I reinjured myself--that's why the second surgery, not that the first one failed.) I used the pain medicine pump while in the hospital, but didn't use the pills when I got home at all. Didn't need them, but I moved around very carefully. Of course, YMMV.

Karen

[Aint Doody]

Good luck, Mary! We're all thinking about you.....