Lower Lumbar Discectomy L4-L5 | Day 1 Post Op

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  • čas přidán 13. 12. 2022
  • I had a discectomy on 12/13 on my lower lumbar L4-L5. I am making this video to help others know what to expect and how to prep.

Komentáře • 35

  • @vickybooyens2581
    @vickybooyens2581 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you thank you thank you for making these videos! I’m scheduled for L5/S1 discectomy in two weeks and my surgeon is not super helpful with easing my anxiety. I haven’t had much information about what post-op looks like, and of course the fear of the unknown is making my anxiety just skyrocket. At least I have somewhat of an idea of what to expect 😊

  • @LadyProsper
    @LadyProsper Před rokem +1

    You’re so brave and I pray for a speedy recovery.

  • @jessicam6694
    @jessicam6694 Před rokem +2

    Prayers for a speedy recovery.

  • @christinapasz2061
    @christinapasz2061 Před rokem +1

    Sending prayers for a speedy recovery!

  • @meghannclary3989
    @meghannclary3989 Před rokem +6

    Do your best to get hydrated and stay hydrated. I had this exact surgery in January 2020 and the shot of steroids after surgery with the shock of surgery on my body caused some pretty bad constipation that put me in the ER as I couldn’t pass it on my own without compromising my surgery. Praying for your recovery! Almost three years later and the surgery was the best decision of my life!

    • @ChloeBrown
      @ChloeBrown  Před rokem +3

      I am taking stool softeners, drinking a ton and avoiding the pain killers to help. I heard constipation can be awful

  • @TR-fy5tk
    @TR-fy5tk Před rokem +3

    Sorry you had to go through this, but glad to hear it went well! Prayers for your recovery and best of luck on the healing process!!👍

  • @staceys2613
    @staceys2613 Před rokem

    Gentle thoughts of you. Celebrate your accomplishments. Feel better soon!🌷

  • @summergirl3671
    @summergirl3671 Před rokem

    Wishing you a very speedy recovery.

  • @LostinSoton
    @LostinSoton Před rokem +1

    A lot of love, Chloe. I wish you get better soon.

  • @jenniek41908
    @jenniek41908 Před rokem +1

    I’m so sorry this was needed, I have been there, I had l5-s1 laminectomy- discectomy twice and then ended up in fusion. Sending my love and a quick recovery !

  • @Trip6
    @Trip6 Před 6 měsíci

    Had L4-L5 L5 - S1 done 3 months ago. Best decision of my life. Have my mobility back and I’m 💯 pain free. I hope you continue to heal well and wish you the very best going forward.

  • @sbellalopez9284
    @sbellalopez9284 Před rokem +2

    Glad you're well, prayers for a fast recovery🙏

  • @fashionismypassiongirl660

    ❤❤❤feel better soon, Chloe! 😁👍🏻

  • @coffeewithconnie
    @coffeewithconnie Před rokem

    I’m still praying for you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @debraroth2388
    @debraroth2388 Před rokem +2

    I am glad your surgery went good Chloe 😊💞

  • @an0ana
    @an0ana Před rokem

    I know this was a few months ago, but I am hoping that you continue to heal up quick! I have spondylolisthesis L5 S1, but having fusion to fix the slip is a last resort. I cannot take pain medication, so I would be doing months of recovery and PT without any relief. I deal with nerve pain every day from my back into my legs and feet. Truly awful stuff I wouldn't wish on anyone. Hope all is well!

  • @chocomilkfps1264
    @chocomilkfps1264 Před rokem +1

    Just had this myself, hope you can get back to regular life now and get some relief :)

  • @deborahkuhl9185
    @deborahkuhl9185 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for providing this info! I’m having this surgery (and removal of sacrum tumor) next month. I’m really scared how it’ll be after surgery. Nerve issues/not being able to feel my legs afterwards is one of my big fears! I pray you have a speedy recovery!

    • @ChloeBrown
      @ChloeBrown  Před rokem

      My dr reassured me a lot and I am so grateful! But yes it is scary. However, it will get better. Our nerves just need to heal

  • @keelopugdog1
    @keelopugdog1 Před rokem +2

    I have had 2 of those. One was right side. And the second was left and right. I also had the facet joint epidurals and a nerve rhizotomy and now I have a spinal cord stimulator. The neuropathy in my feet and hands is terrible . It has been 13 years of progression. I can say the first discetomy I had was 💯 % helpful and wonderful. I had none of the pain that I had prior to the operation just a little surgical pain. The second one was 3 years later, helped but I ended up with an infection so it didn’t heal as good as the first. My back gives me the least trouble. It’s my neuropathy that gives me the most trouble. Complete numbness in both feet and now it has progressed to my hands. They don’t think my neuropathy is from the back surgeries or injuries that it is just small nerve fiber neuropathy. So please don’t think I am saying it gets worse. Because having the back surgeries was very helpful to my back pain. I will say take the pain meds!!! Stay ahead of the pain!! 3rd day is always the hardest!!!!!

    • @keelopugdog1
      @keelopugdog1 Před rokem +1

      Good luck with the healing and I hope all your pain disappears!!!!! i know how miserable L4/L5 pain can be!

  • @cashbath
    @cashbath Před 2 měsíci

    Mine is tomorrow! I have a microdisectomy and a ferminotomy scheduled

  • @kellycaufield
    @kellycaufield Před rokem

    I had the exact same surgery. It was the WORST thing I ever did! He didn't stabilize my spine, so 4 months post op my disk herniated again and then another herniated. Wish you better than me!

  • @carlogarcia209
    @carlogarcia209 Před měsícem

    Just curious I'm have this surgery soon and was wondering can you do light walks right after surgery? And do you have to wear a catheter?

  • @user-zd9ud2jg2o
    @user-zd9ud2jg2o Před měsícem

    I just had surgery on 5/7 of both the L4 and L5 along with L5&S1 everything went ok just having numbness in my right foot called the doctors office they said it was normal that it will take time for it to go back to normal.

  • @AsianPoshDorene
    @AsianPoshDorene Před rokem +1

    🙏✝️

  • @rajnikirecipe143
    @rajnikirecipe143 Před rokem

    आप भी आज

  • @kath2540
    @kath2540 Před rokem

    what happened to your upper lip ?

    • @ChloeBrown
      @ChloeBrown  Před rokem +1

      I had a cold sore and it’s healing

    • @kath2540
      @kath2540 Před rokem

      @@ChloeBrown
      i can relate, ugh
      i get them often and they are no fun
      glad it’s not from the anesthesia….
      was worried you were swollen from that

    • @ChloeBrown
      @ChloeBrown  Před rokem +1

      Yeah I get them when I am stressed and of course I got one right before surgery

  • @amykrupa-wyckoff4601
    @amykrupa-wyckoff4601 Před rokem +1

    Sending prayers for a speedy recovery!