[Spinal Fusion / Lumbar] Carmen's Surgery on 6/23/10 Part 1, XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)

[Carmen]

I will tell you how I decided on my particular date. When I heard of the minimally invasive procedure I decided now was the time. The only thing I did not know was that two surgeries would be accomplished instead of just one. When I found that out it was too late to go back. If I would have just had the minimally invasive it would have been a piece of cake. Unfortunately the doctor had to do both. I had the minimally invasive PLUS the traditional. I am now in recovery. It has now been almost 8 weeks and I think I should be feeling better by now. I have an appointment today so I will see what the doctor has to say. Thanks for asking for my opinion. Carmen Lange

[KBear]

Carmen- So happy to see you back on here!!!! Eight weeks is way early for recovery, your body went through a lot (twice in your case). For me the victories came in small sizes for awhile, then at a year, I could tell I was much better. Be patient and it will happen!

Thanks for sharing Susanna & don't give up hope on the 'permanent' damage going away, Katie was told the same thing and some (maybe even all, I can't remember) of her 'permanent' damage has gone away!

[trkdoc714]

Carmen,

Kathy's right. At 8 weeks, you should be recovering from the physical trauma of anterior surgery. It takes a lot of patience but you're at the beginning of the end. Take your time and heal right. We only get one chance to heal correctly.

Bob

[Cindylou]

Carmen, welcome back! So good to see a post from you since surgery! Don't be a stranger. Here's to successful healing.

[Carmen]

Greg and Cindylou,
After reading all the posts, and if you think I should after reading it, I will go by your thoughts and post it if you think I should. I hope I can do it.
The problems is although I have done this twice before, I can't seem to remember how to do it. Anyway maybe after a nap I will remember Talk later, nap time. Carmen

[Justin]

Carmen, welcome back! So good to see a post from you since surgery! Don't be a stranger. Here's to successful healing.

Well said, CL. Welcome back, Carmen!

[Rob]

Hi Carmen,

I hope all is well. It's been a little while since I've seen anything from you, perhaps I've mised a post. How are you doing?

Regards,

Rob

[sarge]

Carmen, my name is jerry [sarge]
im getting ready to have a fusion from T-12 thru S-1 on feb 29th,
im wondering how your progress has been since your surgeries. hope your doing well.

[Gilbert P]

Hi Sarge

Carmen has not posted for quite some time I think she is doing O.K. but not sure. This is a big surgery and I wish you the Best.

Gil