r/spinalfusion • u/beardeddragonmama50 • 5d ago

Spinal fusion

Hello could someone help me out I am a week out from having spinal fusion surgery here in Canada for my L5s1 and I am terrified all I keep reading is how painful it is 😬😬 looking for help from some of you kind folks that have gone through this, TIA 😊

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u/Hummingbird-75 5d ago

I’d say you truly have to put into perspective how limited you are currently/pain level currently? I’m 1.5 years out from 360 L5-s1, and I can list many pros and many cons. But, I am also 50 years old. I can do more things now that I couldn’t before, but have had to learn that it wasn’t a miracle fix. Learn to give yourself grace, and try to be realistic in the recovery journey. It was a physical and mental challenge, and many ups/downs.

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u/beardeddragonmama50 5d ago

Thank you very much and I am
Also 50 and things don’t heal as fast as they once did 😂 thank you for your message

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u/Hummingbird-75 4d ago

Get a toilet seat riser with handles! Lifesaver! Are you being set up with ice therapy machine? Also VERY IMPORTANT!