4 hours post-op
Been a lurker here for a while (29M), just wanted to thank everyone for all the helpful information for me to read. Really made everything less scary.
My need for this surgery came up quickly. While I’ve had ongoing chronic pain for almost 6 years, I had a herniation showing on an MRI last year. June 2 I got an L4/L5 ESI to help assist with my PT. This created some complication where I could barely walk, sciatica that I barely had previously became debilitating. Lots of numbness and weakness. Hip pain in new locations.
Exactly 1 month later I had surgery. A little more laminectomy than usual because of that fragment showing in the MRI.
Sciatic pain immediately went down 90%. Feeling great but obviously taking a realistic outlook on the whole thing.
I’ll contribute more to this sub as I am now on the recovery journey, especially because my story is a bit unique as to how I got here. I promise! Want to return the favor.