Hi Everyone,
I have been diagnosed with a spinal tumor in the L5-S1 region. Likely, it's benign but will need to be removed surgically. :afraid:
Swimming is my life and my love... it has always been my fallback activity to cure whatever ails me. And, on top of it all... the Masters Team I swim with has never been more engaged and my level of swimming never more intense. :bliss:
Has anyone here had any experience with getting back into the pool after a serious back surgury as this?
Any advice encouragement or wisdom is greatly appreciated.:bow:
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No offense taken. I assume that anyone having this type of surgery will have plenty of doctor interaction during the process, but your advice is prudent.
I had my surgery done at Brigham and Women's. I also had abnormal cramping in my left foot/calf and numbness along my left thigh for probably 3 years following my surgery. It takes a while for the nerves to regenerate if there has been nerve damage.
I should add that I had considered not getting my surgery done and I now realize how foolish that would have been. I would not be swimming now if I hadn't and I would still be walking with a limp, I'm sure.
No offense taken. I assume that anyone having this type of surgery will have plenty of doctor interaction during the process, but your advice is prudent.
I had my surgery done at Brigham and Women's. I also had abnormal cramping in my left foot/calf and numbness along my left thigh for probably 3 years following my surgery. It takes a while for the nerves to regenerate if there has been nerve damage.
I should add that I had considered not getting my surgery done and I now realize how foolish that would have been. I would not be swimming now if I hadn't and I would still be walking with a limp, I'm sure.
