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Clear Day Cables Surgery Update

Hello all and hoping everyone is doing fine,

This is Paul of Clear Day Cables and it's about 10 weeks since my 9 hour spinal fusion surgery encompassing vertebrae L3-L4 and L4-S1, which now have pins, rods, screws and cages in between the L3 and L4.

The Spinal Stenosis in L3 through S1 has been addressed too and I'm so thankful.

Much of the pain that was plaguing me before surgery is gone and I'm so grateful to my surgical team, the hospital nurses, and all involved as they were absolutely wonderful.

Of course, recovery from this serious surgery will be long and I can have a bad day if I push the rehab activity too much.

On the bright side, I saw my surgeon on 10/23 and things are looking quite well as for the healing of the back.

He even lifted some restrictions, but doesn't want me to do anything too foolish although I'm cleared to ride the stationary bike and stretch more.

I see him again next month and depending on how I'm healing, he may remove more restrictions so by the 1st of the new year, there's a chance I may be able to start making cables again as planned.

Also, please forgive me if I'm not able to get promptly to those that may write me here for it's rather difficult too sit by the computer too long composing messages with my current condition.

As always, thanks to all of you for the support, kindness and love you've shown as it's quite heartfelt and appreciated at this tough time.


I'll update everyone again down the line, God bless and please enjoy life to the fullest for things can spin on a dime as we all learn in time,

Paul
vonwaffen
vonwaffen OP
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Thank you kindly for the nice words Dan and jl35,

Moreover, slowly but surely, if I don't push too hard with the rehab, I feel decent.

Right now, I'm slowly weening off the back brace while in the house for a few hours per day.

All the lower back muscles were cut through so they are weak now and do let me know when they've had enough.

I do need to wear the brace for walking outside or any activities outside my home for now.

Have a nice weekend to you both, God bless and thanks again,

Paul

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wideload
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Congratulations on your road to recovery. Like many, also been there with cervical and lumbar repairs.  If I could offer some advice it would be to find a really really good physical therapist. I’ve celebrated entering my 60’s with six surgeries in the last four years.  Each time the actual healing can be attributed to the physical therapist. The surgical team fixed parts of my body, the PT healed me. The surgeons wanted me to return to function,  with significant limitations.  PT’s wanted me to excel at the activities of my choosing without restriction. 
gdnrbob
4,407 posts
 
From my bout with a slipped disc is: Thank God for Opiods.
Hoping you recover quickly.
Bob
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noromance
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Holy crap, that js no joke. Glad to hear you are on the mend. You are one of the gentlemen of the business.

goose
666 posts
 

Bless you Paul and I will pray for a speedy recovery!


Randy

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