Back After Back Surgery
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Back After Back Surgery
Sold my 2011 Road King last November. Went in for back surgery in January. Spinal Stenosis. Doc had to fuse L2-L5, 8 screws, 2 rods. It's been almost 8 months since surgery doc says everything looks great and shouldn't have any problems. Damn do I have the itch to pull the trigger on a 19 Ultra Ltd. Prices are great right now. GF thinks I'm nuts. Should also add that I'm no spring chicken at 65. Been out fishing and get in and out of my corvette without issue.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: Shitsville
Had same type surgery. Was on the bike in 6 months but it was a bit uneasy....after a year youll feel like a million bucks. Cant believe it took me 20 years to do the surgery. No more back pain and numb legs. Best thing I ever did....good luck
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From: Highlands, NJ
Thanks. Had the same symptoms. Left leg would go completely dead. Have a little muscle loss in the calves but not too bad.
Road Captain
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FDHOG ~ I'm 53 myself and have been dealing with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis for over 15 years. I can't stand or walk for more than 5 minutes without my lower back cramping up and my legs and feet starting to go numb. It sucks bad (as I'm sure you know) but I love riding more than the impending, excruciating pain that will follow.
I have also had back surgery. In 2011 I had an Open Laminectomy at L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1. As it turns out, the surgery wasn't much help, but I had to give it a try. It has been suggested that I go forward with the fusion surgery but I am not willing to go down that path and will instead just deal with the pain and continue taking my pain medication. And no, I don't ride after taking opiate pain medication.
I ride a 2017 Road Glide Special and use the Mustang Seats 79600, which is their Standard Touring Solo with Rider's Backrest seat. I also use highway pegs to give myself as many riding positions as possible.
Honestly, I don't have much pain while actually riding as long as I keep changing up my riding position. For me, that is the key. Obviously, spending hours upon hours in the saddle with not breaks will increase the likelihood of my developing pain while riding.
Hope this helps.
I have also had back surgery. In 2011 I had an Open Laminectomy at L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1. As it turns out, the surgery wasn't much help, but I had to give it a try. It has been suggested that I go forward with the fusion surgery but I am not willing to go down that path and will instead just deal with the pain and continue taking my pain medication. And no, I don't ride after taking opiate pain medication.
I ride a 2017 Road Glide Special and use the Mustang Seats 79600, which is their Standard Touring Solo with Rider's Backrest seat. I also use highway pegs to give myself as many riding positions as possible.
Honestly, I don't have much pain while actually riding as long as I keep changing up my riding position. For me, that is the key. Obviously, spending hours upon hours in the saddle with not breaks will increase the likelihood of my developing pain while riding.
Hope this helps.
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Card carrying member of the Spinal Stenosis club right here... Laminectomy about 6 years back solved my issue and a ton of core-strengthening exercise got me "back" in shape.
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From: Southeastern Kentucky
Standing that brute up off the stand is where youll do the damage. Been an orthopedic surgery nurse for close to 20 year. Friend of mine in anesthesia was a rider, he had 3 level lumbar fusion- that was his problem. That sideways type lifting is not good. He still rides, but traded his bagger in and bought a lightweight KLR.
Chances are youll not break the hardware in your back, but the disc immediately above the fusion now has to take all the punishment it once shared with the now fused ones. Be careful either way, and best of luck!
Chances are youll not break the hardware in your back, but the disc immediately above the fusion now has to take all the punishment it once shared with the now fused ones. Be careful either way, and best of luck!
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From: Fischer, Texas
I am a part of this club also. I had back surgery mid-April and 4 screws and 2 rods later I am doing better. I still have the nerve pain in my right butt cheek if I walk too far, but the Dr. and physical therapist told me that might take a year to go away.
I finally felt strong enough yesterday to get on the bike and took a ride a little over an hour long. so far so good. Going to stretch the ride out to 2 hours tomorrow and see how that goes.
I finally felt strong enough yesterday to get on the bike and took a ride a little over an hour long. so far so good. Going to stretch the ride out to 2 hours tomorrow and see how that goes.