Back surgery tomorrow.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Orange, VA,
I had a major back operation in 2008, fused C-5,6,7, T-1,2,3,4, would never do it again, and am now planning on getting the rods and screws removed after this summer, am still on pain meds but thankfully can still ride, standing is the problem, after about 45 minutes I have to sit down or lay down for a little while, stinks....
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Central Florida
Just had my back surgery in November. Doc also told me 6 months but I was back in the saddle on a limited basis just 2 months later. I now have 3 months behind me and can still make only short trips but its better than not riding at all. I had the l4 and l5 replaced, spacers, human cadaver bone, screws... the whole nine yards. 7 1/2 hours on the operating table (also had to remove arthritis calcification). I am already much better off than before the surgery. I used to be able to walk only about a half a block but now can walk a mile without too much trouble. Recovery depends a lot on your individual attitude. Wishing you at least the success I have had and I'm 71 years old!