6 wks post op

[curvy]

Hi all,

- Took xrays and looks good no loose screws, (in my back that is) haha. I dont want to look at the xrays until the pain is gone!
- Doc wants me to ween off Oxcy, which I have..have experienced pain but decreases daily and find applying frozen peas wrapped in towels helpful.
- I have a list of activity restrictions and was hoping to break some records, (rollercoasters this summer,etc.) but I was told that the they can't tell if the fushion is working properly for at least one year so the restrictions are there for a reason.....yikes can't imagine going through this again!
-Received my insurance papers and covered only for 7 wks....even the Doctor stated that this is crazy and they have no idea of the recovery process...looks like I should be back to work after 14 wks and maybe part-time at first.
-I try to utilize the treadmill daily...we have experienced a lot of rain in California. I am up to 2 miles under 40 minutes and find this helps with the blues and the pain. I will be starting physical therapy this week. I am trying to look for a therapist that is experienced working with patients that have had back surgery.
-Everyday is a challenge and sometimes it seems that I am taking 2 steps back...just have to remind myself that is a long recovery.
Well that is it for now. I have next 12 week post op appointment May 23rd.

[mark]

Glad to read your back on your feet and doing so well, back to work after 14 weeks must be some kind of SSO record. You have such a positive attitude and its great to read you are finding therapy in exercise. I think your Drs right about the rollercoaster though.

I hope you can find a physio who specialises in dealing with people who have had spinal surgery and you get back to work and normal in double quick time.

[sins]

Hi Curvy, good to see you're doing well.That insurance coverage is crazy.
Have you been able to get it extended?keep in touch and continued good wishes for your recovery.
sins

[zerodegrees]

Hi Curvy, well done you! You are doing really well. I am 22 weeks post op & "nearly there"! The pain does get better & so does your flexibility. Each week brings something new that you can do. The insurance thing is outrageous!
Anyway keep in touch & take it easy.
john

[Abbi]

Hey curvy! Well done on getting through the surgery! :niceone: Your 6 week appointment seems to have gone well.... everything is in its correct place! :D

The insurance thing is madness though I must agree..... I went back to work at 21 weeks post op (but I only work in a cafe....so it may not be as hard as your line of work)

oooh...the frozen pea thing doesn't sound too nice....I liked lying on a hot water bottle best! I hope the pain decreases soon!
:squeeze:

Abbi

[Phil]

Glad all is going well, Im around 13/14 weeks?! and also getting there. Not at work and dont plan on going for a while yet. Have decided to tone things down, chill and take things easy while money allows.

Happy and fast recovery.