Geo Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Well im just out of Ross Hall hospital in glasgow where iv been told that my lower 2 disks are causing the back pain iv been having over the last year. The MRI showed that the bottom 2 are completely shot. The Surgeon has told me that he can fix the problem by Fusing the 2 disks together with metal plates and screws. The resulting Operation will leave me 6 weeks off work, and the worst thing of all, 6 bloody months of Training. I do tend to heal rather quickly when injured so fingers crossed i heal quicker than a normal Human and get back into training ASAP! Im now waiting on the Doc sending out a letter stating when iv to go in, iv asked him if it can be in the new year as i dont wana be feeling like crap over Xmas. Anyone on here had a similar Op?? or had some sort of fusion?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ruptured L5 just over 5 years ago , but as its so low down they wouldnt operate to much of a risk , good luck with yours mate , it pretty much screwed my life up at the time it took ages to recover , physio twice a week for nearly a year . but saying that i didnt have the OP so recovery might be quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Make sure you have lots of physio sorted for when you are done as an operation like that can over time cause issue with other body parts as your body adjusts itself to the lessened range of movement ! See attached pic of my surgery. L3 shattered on heavy impact with the ground after canopy collapse causing fragments of bone from L3 to enter the spinal column ! I had an expandable cage packed with bone graft from my hip (to encourage regrowth) around the cage. This was then fused with L2 and L4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Good luck. I wish you a speedy recovery/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yes, good luck Geo. As said, loads of physio. Col that pic is rather stomach churning. Glad you've recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 ruptured L5 just over 5 years ago , but as its so low down they wouldnt operate to much of a risk , good luck with yours mate , it pretty much screwed my life up at the time it took ages to recover , physio twice a week for nearly a year . but saying that i didnt have the OP so recovery might be quicker the surgery itself is a high 70% that it will cure the problem so im hoping once done that will be the end of it?? Make sure you have lots of physio sorted for when you are done as an operation like that can over time cause issue with other body parts as your body adjusts itself to the lessened range of movement ! See attached pic of my surgery. L3 shattered on heavy impact with the ground after canopy collapse causing fragments of bone from L3 to enter the spinal column ! I had an expandable cage packed with bone graft from my hip (to encourage regrowth) around the cage. This was then fused with L2 and L4. That pic looks like something out the X-files dude, yeah i'll be in the same situation with metal being fused inbetween the disks, im actuall dreading it. Along with clowns, i also cant stand hospitals. Good luck. I wish you a speedy recovery/ cheers mate, i hope i recover quick as you now yourself not training is like pulling an arm off for me, its part of my life now as iv been doing it for so long. Yes, good luck Geo. As said, loads of physio. Col that pic is rather stomach churning. Glad you've recovered. Lets hope for a really HOT physio(Girl) before anyone says different haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 My daughter went in for a scoliosis operation two years ago to correct curveture of the spine, metal rods inserted in her back with screws and clips,eight hours in theatre and two weeks in hospital,three months recovery a horrible time for us but the surgeons skill and after care was amazing.She still goes for check ups but she can now live a normal life,i'm sure you will get through it no bother bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 My daughter went in for a scoliosis operation two years ago to correct curveture of the spine, metal rods inserted in her back with screws and clips,eight hours in theatre and two weeks in hospital,three months recovery a horrible time for us but the surgeons skill and after care was amazing.She still goes for check ups but she can now live a normal life,i'm sure you will get through it no bother bud sorry to hear that bud, glad she is all better now. Just hope im as brave as your little girl?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Tut tut tut... Bad form on the squats or deadlifting methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Tut tut tut... Bad form on the squats or deadlifting methinks. God knows bud?? although i cant remember the last time i did squats and deads, tend to stay with machines these days, its alot safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 i cant remember the last time i did squats and deads, tend to stay with machines these days, its alot safer. Pu$$y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Pu$$y :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 the recovery is like training , mostly core work , as i couldn't walk for a few months mine started off in the hydro pool, then progressed to the gym, which was very difficult , ive always played sports and that so found it quite easy to learn the exercises , but being so weak was the frustrating part of the recovery everything took so long , and at times i felt i wasn't getting anywhere. but patience is a virtue as they say , and a good physio helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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