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  1. Tue Mar 8th, 2011, 07:13 PM #1
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    Spinal Fusion

    Anyone here had the pleasure of getting a spinal fusion? Two weeks from today I get one. Yeah...so excited....not really. This has been going on for years, but I'm at the point where I've tried practically everything and honestly, taking pain meds gets pretty old.

    Here's a few pics of what the L3-L5 fusion will look like. A couple titanium rods, 6 pedicle screws, some bone graph for the fusion and a couple cages to go between the vertebrae where my disc used to be.

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    So, has anyone here been through it? How was the recovery? Are you glad you did it or if you had the chance for a do-over, would you opt out against it? How's the mobility after your rehab?

    I'm just really curious on what to expect coming from someone that has been through it as opposed to the sunshine the doctor is blowing up my ass. He's supposed to be a great neurosurgeon, but he's never had it done to him.

    Thanks for any input,
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    PM Dysco. He's been to hell and back with back surgery.
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    Awesome, lol. "...to hell and back"

    Thanks!
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    Damn, that looks like a load of fun... not. Good luck with it, man.

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    OMG!! Good luck Randy, you will be in my thoughts. Whatever you do, take it easy afterwards.. don't even sneeze!
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    Damn Randy, good luck man
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    Re: Spinal Fusion

    One of the MRA racers had it done a few years ago. He is in my demographic - low 40's male. I can send him an email and see if he wants to share. What I know is before surgery - no walking possible, after surgery racing again...
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    Good luck with those metal detectors!
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    + I got it all yanked out about a year later
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    Good luck with those metal detectors!
    Eh they don't detect titanium.
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    derekm-

    They removed it after the fusion process was complete? Is that necessary or by choice? Did it help you after it was done?
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    Thanks for the well wishes everyone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Filo View Post
    One of the MRA racers had it done a few years ago. He is in my demographic - low 40's male. I can send him an email and see if he wants to share. What I know is before surgery - no walking possible, after surgery racing again...
    Thanks for the response. PM'd.
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    derekm-

    They removed it after the fusion process was complete? Is that necessary or by choice? Did it help you after it was done?
    my choice. heres the cliff notes- worked at a mc shop. test riding bike on 2 lane one way. explorer turns left in front of me from right lane. my ass (i used to keep my wallet in my rear pocket) collides with door of explorer as low side completes. cant move legs for a couple minutes. so i had a l3 burst fracture- take a hammer to an ice cube for visual effects. it was fusion or torso brace so i chose (l2-l4) fusion . def noticed limited motion so i opted to have them removed once i was "as good as can be" a bit less pain than with hardware in and now way better motion.
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    Good luck with everything Randy.
    I fractured my L5 before, but it was not bad enough for surgery. Back injuries suck!

    Let us know how it goes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by derekm View Post
    ...so i had a l3 burst fracture- take a hammer to an ice cube for visual effects.
    woof.

    damn dude. I didn't realize that when you were posting up about it a while back.
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    Had C6 & C7 fused. Maybe a little less motion, no pain. Had a great neuro, best in the area. 9 years on and only the scar reminds me it happened.
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    That sucks Randy! I hope this surgery goes well for you. Taking pain meds everyday can't be a good ritual.
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    Quote Originally Posted by derekm View Post
    my choice. heres the cliff notes- worked at a mc shop. test riding bike on 2 lane one way. explorer turns left in front of me from right lane. my ass (i used to keep my wallet in my rear pocket) collides with door of explorer as low side completes. cant move legs for a couple minutes. so i had a l3 burst fracture- take a hammer to an ice cube for visual effects. it was fusion or torso brace so i chose (l2-l4) fusion . def noticed limited motion so i opted to have them removed once i was "as good as can be" a bit less pain than with hardware in and now way better motion.
    Thanks for the feedback.
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    Randy, give me a call when you get a chance. I had L5-S1 done less than a year ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vehicle 1 View Post
    Good luck with everything Randy.
    I fractured my L5 before, but it was not bad enough for surgery. Back injuries suck!

    Let us know how it goes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brennahm View Post
    Had C6 & C7 fused. Maybe a little less motion, no pain. Had a great neuro, best in the area. 9 years on and only the scar reminds me it happened.
    Who was your neuro?

    Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sprtbkbabe View Post
    That sucks Randy! I hope this surgery goes well for you. Taking pain meds everyday can't be a good ritual.

    Thanks!
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    Damn Randy! I have nothing to offer, but if there is anything I can do, don't hesitate!
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