You know you’re old when……
Feb 16, 2024 07:12:57 #
pmorin wrote:
I have Sciatic nerve compression to both legs.
I'm 23 years out from my Lumbar Laminectomy - 2 badly herniated discs and some serious stenosis. My condition pre-surgery was so bad that my husband would leave me in diapers & set me up with a cooler with sandwiches and drinks before he left for work & our son left for school. It was impossible for me to stand up from a sitting position and walk. Fortunately, I had a fabulous surgeon, and 2 weeks post-op, I was almost back to my pre-condition self. One month out, I was 90% my old self. Now, at age 76, thanks to that surgery, I am able to travel independently all over the world to photograph my beloved birds & wildlife. Clambering over slippery rocks and is no big deal. I don't want to think about what my quality of life would have been had I not made that terrifying decision to have the surgery. More than likely, I would not be here now.
See a good ortho doc/surgeon.
Feb 16, 2024 09:43:19 #
pmorin wrote:
I don’t get into scuffles anymore. I have been working on my anger issues.
From what you've described, an equally matched scuffle would be a sight!! Put the music on boys!!! It's a dance!!!
Feb 16, 2024 12:33:12 #
Feb 16, 2024 12:34:37 #
pmorin wrote:
I have Sciatic nerve compression to both legs.
You probably have done so, but have you consulted with a neurosurgeon regarding possible surgery to relieve the nerve compression? I had sciatic pain for several years had tried many varied treatments and therapies and finally complained enough to get referred to a neurosurgeon. St. Patricks day, 2020, I had a laminectomy with fusion (removed a disc and put in two rods with four screws) of my lower back. I've been so much more comfortable since. I can walk more and without pain. I was 72 at the time. I do not know your age but is not too late to get relief from debilitating pain. Best of luck.
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Feb 16, 2024 20:50:03 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
You probably have done so, but have you consulted ... (show quote)
So my question to all who’ve had that surgery, how limiting is it for athletic movement. In other words, how will it affect my ability to play golf, my other true passion.
Feb 16, 2024 20:51:07 #
SpikeW wrote:
When every tells you that you are looking good
??? I don't understand what you mean.
Feb 16, 2024 21:11:36 #
pmorin wrote:
So my question to all who’ve had that surgery, how limiting is it for athletic movement. In other words, how will it affect my ability to play golf, my other true passion.
I don't play golf. However, I am extremely athletic and have no limitations. That being said, my surgery did not involve fusion. My surgeon cleaned out the stenosis and repaired 2 herniated discs. Wildlife photography is my passion and I regularly lug heavy gear fairly long distances over some pretty challenging terrain. In addition, I do all my own yard work and landscaping which involves lots of mulching every year. If I can do all that with no pain or limitations, my best guess based is that you should certainly be able to play golf.
Feb 16, 2024 21:58:56 #
pmorin wrote:
It is not normally limiting. 3 of the guys in my retirees group have had it and are avid golfers. These are the type of questions you should ask your surgeon. So my question to all who’ve had that surgery, how limiting is it for athletic movement. In other words, how will it affect my ability to play golf, my other true passion.
It allowed to be able to walk again without fear of falling. Now I can sleep without pain.
It was truly a life changing decision I made.
It was an overnight stay for me.
Feb 16, 2024 23:11:07 #
You know when you are old when you start having dry dreams and wet farts.i will be 69 tomorrow and did have a little pain on one knee but I started taking ostiobyflex triple strength with turmeric. We started going back to the gym 2 months ago and I an back to where I was when I stopped going 8 years ago.i can do 100 crunches with 100 pounds of weight on my chest.
Feb 17, 2024 06:03:18 #
BBurns wrote:
It is not normally limiting. 3 of the guys in my retirees group have had it and are avid golfers. These are the type of questions you should ask your surgeon.
It allowed to be able to walk again without fear of falling. Now I can sleep without pain.
It was truly a life changing decision I made.
It was an overnight stay for me.
It allowed to be able to walk again without fear of falling. Now I can sleep without pain.
It was truly a life changing decision I made.
It was an overnight stay for me.
"Truly a life changing decision ..." is a spot-on true statement. My own back surgery was most definitely a life changing decision - one of the best ones I ever made.
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