On 11/23/2011 2:34 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> On Nov 22, 11:47 pm, > wrote:
>> So it seems I will have to have back surgery. The second opinion
>> diagnosis today by a neurosurgeon is spondylolisthesis. A dislocation at
>> L5-S1. And a cyst. And nerve compression and failure of lumbar disks
>> and joints due to the instability of my spine. No frickin wonder I'm in
>> such pain. Just sort of venting and thinking and planning. I get an
>> epidural on Friday and on a neuralpathic med for now until I can do the
>> surgery. *heavy sigh*
>
> I had lumbar fusion back surgery last January - for 3, 4, 5 and S1.
> I had lots of arthritic growth, plus a cyst. It was easy surgery,
> little pain, and recovery (back to work) was about a total of 4
> weeks. The back brace was merely to remind me what not to do during
> recovery, and it was so uncomfortable, the doctor tossed the rigid
> part of it. Relax, it will be fine. ;-)

The best I've heard yet based on experience! Thank you for sharing
yours. I hope mine is just as easy and quick recovery like you had.
Very nice to hear you had success.