Having a spinal operation soon ... feeling a bit down

MartynCC
MartynCC Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
edited May 2024 in Start here and say hello!
Hi and Hello .. having a spinal operation soon ..anyone had 4.5.6. surgery to fit a cage and plate ... some good news would help feeling a bit down.

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  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Community Member Posts: 1,386 Championing
    Hi @MartynCC & welcome to the forum.

    I can understand you feeling down, it is a very big op. I had 3-4-5 spinal fusion coming up 32 years ago, then had another two.

    Obviously, it needs doing & things have moved on since I had mine. Try & keep upbeat, as once done & you're into your recovery, it should be the end of the pain for you, don't rush it though. 

    I wish you well & a pain free future.

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing
    Hi @MartynCC welcome to the forum. I'm sorry I havnt had that op. Is that the operation you will be having?  I can understand you feeling down, the surgeons will be highly skilled in your operation. 
    I wish you the best for your op. To distract yourself join in with the conversations here and games and make some virtual freinds.
  • MartynCC
    MartynCC Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Wow my very first post and its answered by someone with the same name and last initial as my late mother Jessie Jones .that has to be a good sign . thanks everyone for your  kind words . well Thursday i see the surgeon hopefully get a date for the OP i will keep you posted .
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing
    Good luck 
  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Community Member Posts: 1,386 Championing
    Here's hoping it's a good sign, @MartynCC, even with a different surname. :)

    Hope the meeting goes well, just a pointer, not to teach you to suck eggs. Any things on your mind about the op & proceeding with the op, make notes now, so you remember to ask them when you see him.

    Good luck to you & do come back & say how it went.
  • sue0509
    sue0509 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Hi I'm Sue. 
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 9,376 Online Community Team
    Good luck at your appointment on Thursday @MartynCC, hope it goes well!

    Hi @sue0509! Welcome to the community :) How are you today?
  • MartynCC
    MartynCC Community Member Posts: 6 Listener


  • MartynCC
    MartynCC Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Well Thursday meeting with spinal surgeon went OK.. He had a change of plan after seeing the CT scan. I'm no longer having a cage fitted .He is now removing part of the spine at the back and replacing it with steel rods . Im a lot happier that he is not going in through the front of my neck . It will just be at the back of the neck.. so pre op in a few weeks and all being well a date for operation . he has pushed me up the list as its quite serious but still going to be three months . keep you posted .

  • MartynCC
    MartynCC Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 9,376 Online Community Team
    Glad your appointment went ok @MartynCC, sounds like you're in good hands with your surgeon. Hope the surgery can offer you some much needed relief :)
  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Community Member Posts: 1,386 Championing
    Ouch! So pleased it went well, @MartynCC & that the plans have been changed to an intervention you're happier with. Maybe there will be some cancellations & you'll move a bit further up the list. 🫰
  • MartynCC
    MartynCC Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Well on line post operation assessment completed Last Friday . Its quite in-depth form it took a good 50 mins to complete .It seems to progressing .will keep you all updated .

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community Member Posts: 5,366 Championing
    @MartynCC just dropping in to say hi and wish you well with your surgery and recovery.
  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,373 Championing
    Glad things are progressing nicely for you @MartynCC that's excellent news. :)
  • alfaRadio89
    alfaRadio89 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

    I realize this is from a while ago, but I’m jumping in because I’m facing a similar surgery soon. How did your recovery go with the posterior approach and steel rods?

    I’m nervous about the long healing time and would love to hear how you managed the first few weeks at home. Any practical tips for getting in and out of bed or setting up a comfortable sleep spot would be amazing

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,799 Online Community Team

    Unfortunately they haven't logged in for over 2 years @alfaRadio89. Other members may have been through something similar though and can share their experiences.

    Do you have some support at home?

  • uggboots2222
    uggboots2222 Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    Good Luck to you,

  • melissaFruza4
    melissaFruza4 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

    I had a similar posterior fusion years ago and recovery went better than I expected

    Focus on small daily goals and let your body rest

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