My last week and a half and my not so common back surgery.

RBeckom

At first my spinal fusion went well. For about a day and half. Then a massive hematoma set against my spinal cord. Back to emergency surgery. Paralyzed from the hips down, i was actually fearful. A week has passed and i have come from a power chair to a walking staff and finally today walked without any aid. Not even a cane. Life is good. God is good.

YankeeMan

Take care of yourself and continue on the path to good health.  You will be in our prayers.

jd50ae

Thinking good things ole boy.

Bat-masterson

2 level lumbar fusion in 1999 using bak implants, 3 months of therapy. Never once since then have I had any back pain.  Best advice the doc gave me after 3 months, lift heavy and work the **** out of your lower back.  The heavier you lift the stronger the fusion will be.. he was 100% correct.
Had a MRI done last year because of pain in my right butt, fusion looked great ended up being a high hamstring tear.

RBeckom

Every day i seem to improve three days worth of time.
I don't believe in sitting still and i atrribute this to my speedy recovery.
My neurologist advised me to lay flat for three weeks.
I reckon I'd be dead by now from boredom.
I put my health in God's hands and accomplish what i can each day. Thanks for the word's of accomplishments.