Just over two weeks ago I had a microdiscectomy at L5/S1. I had been struggling with back pain for the past 3 or 4 years and it finally got to the point were it was unmanageable. By that I mean I could barely walk and I couldn't sleep even with large amounts of pain med and muscle relaxers. Part of my problem was that my normal doc would never order an MRI. He kept trying the conservative approach (more pain meds and anti inflammatories).
When I finally got an MRI (I had a doc friend of mine refer me to someone else), I ended up getting an epidural the next day and surgery about a week later.
Now my pain is gone and I'm thinking about how to get back into shape. I am curious who else had had this kind of procedure and what their experiences where getting back to their active lifestyle. Training in the pool again, cycling or running.... How did it go? how long until they felt 100% or did you ever feel 100% again?
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Last Thursday was my two week post op. That was with the Physician's assistant to remove the staples. I asked him how soon I could go in the water. He told me the incision has healed really well and in one week I can treat the incision like normal skin, getting in the pool would be ok. kicking and easy freestyle should would be good for me. No flip turns, though.
Our master's team has a swim with Santa party today and I'm thinking of getting in. Just take it easy and see how I feel. Maybe put on a water proof bandage just for extra protection. Although I probably don't need it. If anything I can just jump in the spa. :banana:
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Last Thursday was my two week post op. That was with the Physician's assistant to remove the staples. I asked him how soon I could go in the water. He told me the incision has healed really well and in one week I can treat the incision like normal skin, getting in the pool would be ok. kicking and easy freestyle should would be good for me. No flip turns, though.
Our master's team has a swim with Santa party today and I'm thinking of getting in. Just take it easy and see how I feel. Maybe put on a water proof bandage just for extra protection. Although I probably don't need it. If anything I can just jump in the spa. :banana:
