4 month post L4- L5 Discectomy
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- Recorded 4 months post L4-L5 Discectomy. Brief update on my recovery and what Ive been doing since the last video.
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Thank you for doing these videos!! You have given me a lot of hope and understanding of the process.
Hey glad to see you were doing well after 4 months. Was wondering if you could give us an update on how you’re doing now. Thanks man!
I agree
I am a yoga instructor and was devastated at my diagnosis of surgery. I appreciate these videos so much as I am about to go under in about 2 weeks. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs!! Your first video scared the crap out of me lol but your right GOTTA BE PATIENT!!
how are you now?
Wow, youd think yoga would be the best preventative measure. But again getting hurt can happen to anyone? Hope you are well?
@amyrakoczy8470 I happened upon your comment and wanted to see how you are doing. My yoga practice has been on pause since I herniated my L3-4 5 months ago. I am one week post surgery and am looking to get back to the studio. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks for doing this update!!!
I’m about to have this surgery in two weeks and seeing your videos of how you recovered gave me a lot of insight. It’s made me a little less nervous to know what to expect. Thank you for making these!
How did your surgery go
How did it go and how was recovery?
You totally inspired me to go through with my microdiscectomy! Thank you for sharing all of this! 🤘🏼
Brandon How are you now bro? How's
D the surgery go?
Thanks for the videos! I am having this surgery next week, not a lifter but looking forward to more pain free life.
Hey man thanks for the videos you helped me get thru the fear of going to get surgery . Today July 11th I just got home from microdisectomy . I am happy your feeling better now cause it gives me hope for my future . I own a wrestling school and it’s sucks I won’t be able to teach for a while but I got great coaches to help me . Thanks for all the info and inspiration.
How are you doing after 2 years?
How are you now?
Hey man, thanks so much for sharing. I'm about to have this surgery and you helped me with knowing what to expect. Thank you so much.
How did it go?
Thank you and to God for these videos!!! Giving me hope is bring me out of a scary place! Thank you Ryan! You are a beast. 18 days out of exact same surgery.
Tf dude. I went to basic training came back and tried to find you brother. Your channel and IG is awesome. Thank god this CZcams channel is subscribed. Congrats on recovery
Army Infantry 11b What Company was your OSUT brother?
Thank you for your information. I’m at week five and still dealing with pain but on my opposite side before surgery. It definitely is a roller coaster because I had pain free the first three weeks. I’m at week six with therapy starting this week. So thank you for taking time it helped the emotional discouragement.
I’m having the same experience. How did it work out for you? 😢
Thank you for the information, I was terrified about having the surgery, and felt like I was never going to be able to have a productive physical lifestyle after watching your video gave me hope and you been a inspiration. Thanks again
How did your surgery go? I’m about to have this done to my L5/S1 disc.
@@WeKnowYoureThere I had mine done yesterday How was your first week?
@@RyanNJ how are you feeling? Considering this
@@RyanNJhow are you feeling now??
@@itshammy7919 very good. I have bad days time to time but I’m 100 times better than I was before.
I had L4 L5 S1 discectomy 2 days ago. Since then I don’t take anything for pain. A little sciatica once in a shine but it goes away quickly . Still wearing my back brace they gave me . So far so good
Great video just been told by the specialists I need surgery I’m not keen on it but your video gives great insight
Hey don’t need to apologize I’m right there day 14 I’m a emotional reck because same thing no pain then after first 5 days my sciatica started hurting worse , so glad light at the end of the tunnel ! Been watching to get an idea thanks
I’m one week post-op and I feel better and stronger every day. Walking around definitely helps. Still feel a bit of pain on my right side but I think just normal swelling from surgery. Hoping it gets better with time. I’ve heard best thing to do after this type of surgery is to get up and get moving. Don’t over due it either , but getting up and walking for a few minutes definitely helps. Just listen to your body and do what you can, everyone is different. Hope your doing well brother! Thanx for the video
Your videos are so helpful! I’m glad you pointed out the roller coaster ride to recovery. I’m at 4 weeks and so anxious to get back in the gym, but so afraid of reinjury. Did you struggle with fear of reinjury? It really gets in my head sometimes. When did you stop the gabapentin?
Great to hear about your physical ability four month after surgery.
Hello thank you for sharing your story. I’m two weeks post surgery have some pain in my leg in buttock. Trying to stay positive.
Hey brother so glad I came across your videos. I am a Counterterrorism officer for the NYPD and I wear the heavy vest, carry the M4 and other equipment. I have been out of work since the beginning of April due to 2 herniated discs. In the beginning it was sciatica and then it got worse. I did the 3 injections and have been doing physical therapy and I still do not feel back to normal. I have some good days and some bad. I am having the microdiscectomy on July 25th. I hope it works brother. Thank you for being so informative. God bless 🙏🙏
How's your back now? Howd the surgery and recovery go? Please write back 😁
Please tell us how are you doing now?
How did this go please? I do the same job and am suffering!
Carlos Pizarro
How are you feeling now?
Docs has recommended me the same should I go for it??
Will I be able to workout again like I use to do.
Please share your experience its important for me n all other people here
@@ravisharma7240 kaisa h bhai
Thank you for sharing I will get the same operation
Hey!! These videos are amazing. I’m about 5 days out of microdiscectomy, coming from a super active CrossFit/weightlifting life style. Could deff understand the ups and downs with the pain and your videos definitely have helped keep me patient and understanding that this is a process and not to take anything too seriously so early in the recovery time!
hey buddy, im 4 days post op and feel a little bit of sciatica when i lay down. did this happen to you?
im currently 6 weeks post op and im feeling great! sometime i get a little bit of nerve pain but its just when i sit down and its just sharp pain in one spot, its not down the leg. my back pain is much better however still there. im starting to do physio and increasing activity as days go on. my advice to you, stay patient because after surgery you are going to have sciatica that comes and goes but make sure you move around and stay persistent! my pain went away around the 5 week mark. your back is currently inflamed right now so experience some days with pain and some days pain free. The inflamation reduces 4-6 weeks post so stay persistent
Hope you got back to working out?
@@francfavata3833 hey how are u now
Much appreciated. I'm at 2.5 weeks with continued sciatic pain that I think is slightly diminishing. This gives me hope.
Mate I was the same... I was so down for the first month as I was convinced it hadn’t worked... I gave it another month before I said anything to my Dr and literally by the end of the 2 months I was 90% better, I’m currently 4 months post op and feel great! I’m back to normal, but taking it slow. Still get some pain every now and then but so much better than it was
@@samgoldsmith5623 I have my surgery in 2 weeks. How are you holding up.
@@jmarce22 you have nothing to worry about, I’m now over a year post Op and yeah sometimes I’m a little achy in the morning, but as soon as I start moving I’m 100% fine. I’m just starting back at the gym, I got a PT so he can make sure I’m not overdoing it and Form is the top priority! Feel good! Any questions just let me know 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m at Day 8 and I’m getting some of the pain like you had. I think I’ve been going too heavy helping around the house. And twisting too much. I was worried maybe I reherniated.going to start taking it slower and easier again and hope things calm down again. Thanks for posting your video as it does give me hope that all is going as the process should be. And to just be more patient.
@Russell how do u feel now
Hi...how do you feel now?
Going next week, thanks for your post
Awesome to hear mate. Nice one.
I had mine in 2005 and got mine glued shut . I was back working in month and playing softball in 3 months . I barely had any discomfort after surgery and went home within huge bandage with small gauze pack and felt great . 19 yrs later still not even an ache
Hey man, very grateful for the insight. I think I have a minor herniation and I am growing inpatient, and I am curious if I wanted to explore this option. Have a good one!
Getting ready to consider this surgery 40yo who has a passion for lifting and being fit and do not want to continue going through this back pain without being able to do what I love. Thank you for making these videos from someone with a similar lifestyle and physical activity level. Did you ever post the PT exercises you did post op. I can’t seem to find that video. Thanks again!
Hope you feel better now? I had my micro laminactomy two weeks ago l4/l5 s1 and still having crazy pain. Do you still work out and how is everything after this time?
Thanks buddy very useful. I have to do the surgery.
I’ve been off work for 3 months now with the same issues... I’m trying to get the surgery ASAP ... thank you for your vlogs as it’s helping me see light at the end of the tunnel. Most days I’m in so much pain and if I don’t get it done I’ll lose my job as a cop...
How are you doing now sir hope all went well
@@Jacob-rp5ip Hi its been a year since my operation, I still get some pain but nowhere near what I had before.
@@TheMATTHEWTROTTER Leg pain?
@@armandogonzalez0814 yes it runs down the leg to the foot, a big indicator that you have a disc hitting the nerve.
@@TheMATTHEWTROTTER Hi Matt, I meant do you still get leg pain nowadays? Post surgery.
I had my microdiscectomy L4-L5 now 4 weeks ago, and they put en implant in as well , because the disk is really little now. I have to say I do feel soooo good, only sometimes little pain in operation area. Now ciatic pain anymore since I waked up from the operation.The worst after the operation was the first week. Had to rest for 10 days , only bed and armchair. First two days nearly only in bed. I started already with physiotherapy once a week and I do since a little more than one week my walking every morning. I hope do go back to work in 2 weeks time. So my operation was a good decision .
Thank you for sharing going in this Thursday and I am worried
impalafiftyeight - how are you feeling after your surgery? I’m going this week!
Right now, I am facing my second disk herniation. Last time I went the natural route, and as most of the literature suggests it took me about two years to be fully recovered. This time around, I don't want to wait that long. I have a surgery consult set up in the next few days. Recovering from this in six months sounds like a dream come true. I hope to have a similar outcome.
You give me hope man. I have mine in 2 days
Searching CZcams for what to expect after surgery, I also have a large l4-5 herniation and have done ALL the things. Looked into decompression therapy as an alternative to surgery being 31 yrs old it really makes me nervous. I had a consultation with a surgeon and he advised against that option due to the herniation size and how long it had been out and said it could do permanent damage if the hernia landed on the nerves wrong after a session. Other chiropractors backed up what he said so that did make me feel more confident with going the surgical route. I'm about 2 weeks out from my microdisectomy and I am terrified but so ready to be done. Between pain and no sleep emotionally I am ready for it to be over. Your documentation has helped me so much!
best of luck. im sure all will go well for you. give us an update post surgery if u can!
How are u now
@@freestylebully4849 i just had the procedure yesterday. i'm in less pain now then i was before the surgery.
@@Will-se5os wow
Just checking in brotha seeing how you’ve been?? So far I’m still good to go thank god. I hope all is well.
I’m 4 days out from 8mm herniated discectomy, thank you for this video! I put my socks 🧦 on today for the first time in 6 weeks 😅😊I’m 37 years old lost some size in my left leg. All your tips and suggestions would be amazing.
I am a PT and hurt myself with a morbidly obese patient with a lose of balance. I used to run 4 miles a day 6 days a week and walk my beach, kayak, motorcycle and active. Two months after that injury I am limited due to pain and left leg weakness. Scheduled for diskectomy on L3 herniated disk and nerve impingement early nest month. Gained about 15 pounds due to inactivity. Thank you for your videos. Wish you had done more as I would have watched them all. I live alone and don't own a car, just motorcycles and feeling like I have to find someone to assist me as I am almost 50.
How long were you out of work? as I have already been out 2 months and surgery next month. Just preparing.
6 months after surgery. Recovery is hell. Use to doing
2 jobs plus kickboxing. Now can't even pick up 4 dishes.!! Same leg pain back again!! Sometimes feels worse than before the surgery. Don't know if I should wait and be patient more. Or go back to the doc. Which honestly don't have guts to do. Scared of what he gonna say. Glad u doing good. All of the best.
How are you now?
I had my surgery 5 weeks ago. Microdiscectomy between L4-L5. After the surgery there was some tingiling but it relieved after a while. 2 weeks after surgery, I start working out because I thought I was up to, but I got a pain in my lower back and leg so I think I reherniated a little disc.
I talked to my doctor and he told me to take it easy and take a rest. Then in the second day I started physical therapy for my lower back. I worked out about like 5 different exercises 2 times per day. so after at maximum 3 days every thing is relieved. But now I got some pain in my leg just when I sit down (as before the surgery), though I can sit down but with some pain. and I think exercises for your lower back is really crucial to return to normal, thank you.
Could you list the exercises you did as part of your recovery? I'd greatly appreciate if you did
This guy still alive??? Id love to hear how hes progressed in the last few year's. It would be super helpful to all us suffering. Best wishes
glad you getting better
i might be getting this procedure done here in a few weeks. Hope it helps me. Mine is in my lower back so i wonder if thats going to be a different story.
5 days post op and I’m feeling amazing.
How are you doing now?
I’m five days out and I feel awful 😂
Hi Ryan. Just came across your post discectomy videos. Did you ever have any sciatic pain on the opposite (unaffected) side to your surgery/ affected leg?
I've followed your back videos from the start, thanks for putting them out man. I'm 35 days post op and feeling good. I'm excited to get back to training again. I'm a firefighter and I can wait to get back to kicking in doors.
Hey Vic, Really appreciate the comment and thanks for following along. Did you also have a discectomy? 30 days is that point where you tart feeling like you can be yourself again, but you cant lol! Take it slow.
IronFive0 Yessir, I had a Micro Discectomy at the L4/L5 level. How long did you wait until you started lifting slowly again? I’m dying to just sweat! I walk a lot and I walked on the treadmill at the gym and it felt good just to be in there.. I still haven’t bent over to pick anything up or tie my shoes.. I’m scared as fuck something bad will happen lol
IronFive0 I’m also a former athlete and I think that’s why I’m so eager to just get a good sweat goin. But like you said I am taking it easy, shits just hard.
@@LIFTLEGIONCOM Hey man, I'm struggling with the same injury and also a lifter. How are you now?
@@armandogonzalez0814 Hey Armando, sorry to hear this man. I am great! Besides the little tweaks here and there I am good. I'm glad I ended up getting the surgery because my day to day pain level was unbearable. I got my life back after surgery. How did you mess yours up?
I feel you! I'm 7 days out with 14 staples and soo bored laying around
What is your pain level (if any) on a regular basis? I have a herniated disc L5S1 and I’ve done PT and my pain still isn’t going away. Stumbled upon your videos because I’ve been researching the surgery you got to see if it’s the answer for me.
Thanks for all your vids and info I been thinking bout getting a discetomy for my L5 s1 buldging disc and back pain I'm scheduled at 3pm tommorrow to get my first ever steroid shot I been in pain 10 months I've tried medicines, physical therapy, chiropractors, decompression stretches, etc I want this pain to go away
Thanks for the update - how many days after the operation did u get to start runninng? (road or treadmill and for how long when u started?)
It's too bad he never posted another video but this was still a pretty informative video.
Thanks for the update! I'm currently having issues with my L2-L3 disc. I had a second block on Thursday and although I feel better, I don't think it will fix my problem. At what point did you decide to do the surgery?
I decided after I had done everything possible and nothing worked for my sciatic pain. Physical Therapy, chiropractic, Dry needling, Acupuncture, and Steroid Injections, nothing worked.
Hay man so when do you start hitting the gym again was it @4 months? Did you ever get numbness in your legs if so how long till it went?
I just had mine done today, worst pain I’ve ever had! So ready for healing!
How are you now?
Ciao brother , any chance you will share an update after this 3 years , how you are feeling now ? Sending you love blessing and gratitude 🙏
Hi IronOne, After watching your videos I underwent the surgery. (You made me strong). Unfortunately my surgical wound got infected after one month and I'm again on anti biotics.
I need to know with the wound (which is not completely healed) should I start physiotherapy? My srugeon is not very much encouraging in the physio therapy, as he feels its not necessary. My background is swimming and calisthenics.
L5-S1 was my issue
It is EXTREMELY important to keep moving. Walk and walk some more. Do some bed exercises. If you do not move enough that will cause scar tissue to form...and it can form where the disc was and sit on the nerve. Don't overdue it but don't just lay around or sit. Get up and walk and everyday add another minute to the walk. PT is very important after surgery it helps you move and you learn the exercises.
Ryan, any chance you could give an update several years later?
Hey any updates on how your doing? My story is almost identical to yours how it happened, lifting numbers, career. I haven’t had surgery though. Thanks.
Just came across these videos; might have to have this surgery myself. Any way we can get an update on how you are now? Pain free? Scar tissue pain? Appreciate it man
i was wondering how your 2 month mark went, I am 2 months out myself and am planning on playing full contact college soccer at the 2 month mark
How is your back now bro?
I am have bulging disc L4L5 and my right hip and right leg is in pain, lot of people telling me not to go with surgery but sometimes I get so pain pain that I need this to go ways, I did cortisone injection didn’t help, physiotherapist, Chiropratic nothing is working 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ one Question If you go back would you do the surgery again ?
I also had an L4L5 microdiscectomy. It was on 10/19/2023. Just started physical therapy 2 weeks ago. Feeling well with the exception of my left big toe and the 3 middle toes in my left foot. The only symptom that refuses to go away is numbness and burning. Still take a prescription anti inflammatory or a Norco here and there. Question: Did you also experience any pain or numbness or burning in your feet? My dad had this same surgery 25 years ago and everything went perfect for him. I'm slightly depressed also because I used to work out 5x per week but am not yet cleared to work out yet. I'm considering acupuncture and/or nitric oxide for increased blood circulation. What are your thoughts? Please advise. Thanks!
What was your diet recommended after surgery 🤔
Another question did you have foot drop before or after surgery and did it go away after surgery?
@ryan paschke where is the video with physical therapy exercises?
Please do a update man
How you feeling now and how's your training.Are you squating again.
How long did it take you you to get back to work? Just L4 L5 fusion ?
@IronFive0 how's your back doing now six years later?
Im getting my surgery set up. Im tired of dealing with the pain for years
I will be doing the surgery soon so I need an update from you please 🙏
i have had 2 disc. i was wondering.. do you have any back pain.. cuz all though my leg pain is minimal now.. my back pain is horrible with every step i take....
Hey Ryan how are you.? I’d like to know how are you doing now after your surgery. Can you give us an update.? I’m debating about getting that surgery. Thanks, i hope you’re doing great.
Great you're on the mend! I've created a few CZcams videos to help others out too as I had an L4/5 microdiscectomy last February ! Hope you're still doing well
Thanks for the video. I just had my l5-s1 discectomy about a week ago and noticing the same trend with sciatica pain coming back on the right side. I have my post op meeting next week and wanted to ask about the medication you mentioned that was to calm down the nerves. Thanks again.... how are things going now? How are the workouts? I have been a gym owner since 2007 so looking to see what is possible post surgery.
Hi just curious, how is your back after 9 months now? Do you still experience numbness?
@@elishachoo1558 how are you now elsisha
Hey Ryan, how's your back now? Seriously. Do you have pain 4 years later?
Hi, I had L3-L4 microdiscectomy at the end of sept and started the police almost exactly 4 months later, for the most part everything feels good, honestly better than it has felt in over 10 years. how long did it take you to not think about it and fully trust it more? During defensive tactics training Im constantly nervous about all the take downs, but so far ive been alright, just a little achy for the next 24 hours but no pain. I'm 3 weeks into my academy. Any feed back would be appreciated. Thank you in advance
Hey mark, how are you now?
@Ironfive0 I have been suffering from a disc bulge on my S1-L5 since 2017. Did Physiotherapy for 3 months and the pain went away but for the last few months the pain has started again and it’s now down my leg. Since 2/3 months I had to take medication but recently I have stopped taking any. My MRI shows a disc herniation in the L5-S1 and a bulge in L4. I have been going through physiotherapy, as in traction, cupping therapy, decompression traction but the pain is still there. The pain did lessen and now it’s a 4/5 but only on my left buttock and left shin. There’s no numbness or tingling sensation anywhere. Few doctors said I should do the surgery & just one said to do muscle strengthening exercises and be careful during postures. What do you think I should do as I’m in a big dilemma?
do the surgery - im going in for laminotomy in 5 days
Hey man I appreciate the videos, i have a question... Did you have any chronic lower back pain prior to your surgery Other than the sciatica? If so for how long and did surgery help with that. I only ask because I too have sciatica, but I've also had lower back pain for quite a long time( soreness, stiffness, spasms). I've heard the surgery is only for the leg pain but have also heard that it could help lower back pain, just curious to hear your experience in this. Thank you again!
I believe you are right, the surgery took away all my sciatic pain but back hurts now every day, aches burns etc. Now my sciatic pain was a 10 out of 10, so the surgery was the only way I was going to be normal, still waiting a year post opt to get back to 60 or 70%.
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
"And I'll make a youtube video"
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Great news, so I will be able to run and lift again!
I dont think you ever said how large your Disc Herniation was? What'd your MRI report show that they agreed you needed surgery??
What's your current state with the back? Updatetime.
How do you feel today? Arent deadlifts forbidden after back surgery?
I did this 4 weeks ago OCT 12 2019. I am impatient as well. I have peaks and valleys. Good days and bad days.
How are you now mate.. it's my 7th week still I have 50 percent pain.. will it get better ? How long after you get complete relieve from you pain?
Thanks
@@haroonkammawie3213 how do u feel now my friend? I’m 3 month post op still having a lot of pain.
@@kaiwang6016 I am not ok . I am suffering from severe back and leg pain again. Doctor has recommended me a recorrection surgery.
@@haroonkammawie3213 I hope you all the best my friend and be pain free down the road. Keep me updated.
I don’t know if I’m going to need another surgery also. Still having legs, back, ankle nerve pain.
How are you still having nerve pain???
6 years ago ... looking for the exercise video :)
Hey…how are you now. Have you recovered completely. How was the journey over the years
I'm 16 days out and starting physical therapy in 2 days ,still feeling like I have a 2x4 on my lower back if I sit too long, so far no legs pain
Hey what about exercises you promised? I am three weeks after surgery. A short video would be helpful 😉
Three weeks after my surgery.. Walking.. Walking.. Walking... But with plenty of rest in between. Frequent walks, but I am not overdoing it😊😊😊😊😊😊
Can you provide an update please?
Did they do a laminotomy on you or was it an endoscopic discectomy?
Hey been watching your update videos. Extremely similar lifestyle/ situation and was hoping to get some more information. I’m also a cross fitter/athlete who plays every sport, runs etc. actually funny similar lifting numbers as well as you were giving. Been about 8 months since I hurt myself deadlifting (only 225 was just warming up, just a week prior was lifting 500+) I’ve tried everything therapy, multiple shots, chiro, massage the works. I’m finally at my mental breaking point because the pain won’t go away. I have an appointment tomorrow to possible schedule surgery. Any advice? After 8 months nothing has given me any relief. Someone recommended decompression traction from a chiropractor and was wondering if you ever tried that?
Hey Giovanni! Hope I didn't take to long to respond. If you have tried everything, the only thing I can suggest now is that you find a reputable surgeon. I did try Spinal Decompression and that didn't work for me at all but everyone was telling me throughout my search for a cure that it worked on other people, so maybe you are a lucky one.
@@IronFive0 spinal decompression, if it works, is usually only a short term fix. Surgery is best for a permanent solution
You have subtitles in Brazil.
I need to know regarding post-operation i got infection which stopped me from standing from my bed 😢.will this be treated by antibiotics.I hope if i could contact Dr
Thank you
Can you please tell us how are you doing now?
Hi I'm 4weeks post op for L4 and L5 discectomy .I'm really interested in knowing wn can u start full fleged physical activities like gym swimming running , I have tendency of putting on weight so was really eager to get back to my excercise but I'm still experiencing some pain and numbness in my right leg .When does this pins and needles pain stop?
Hey how did you feel now?
I hope you would be doing good?
I had a double discectomy L4/L5. 4 and a half months ago. Unfortunately due to corona I wasn’t able to do physical therapy. I’ve been tasked with doing that alone.
How you feeling?
How u feeling in 2020 ? Any updates? I'm keen to know.
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