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Update on my back condition. The problem and the truth.
13 years ago
So the surgeon has confirmed my condition.
I have three herniated disks. Two of them in the lower back are extruding out against the nerve.
On October 5th I'll go in to surgery for a 1-2 hour procedure that will carefully open my lower back and snip out these two extruding pieces, in hopes it will help cure my spinal shift and the pain that comes from it.
However what I've been afraid to admit is that I've essentially destroyed my lower back. Scans show I have the upper back of a standard 26 year old man, But my lower back has decayed to that of a 50 or 60 year old. A fact that terrifies me to no end.
However, pain can be medicated and given therapy. My primary concern is still solving what ever problem is causing my inability to stand straight. I will crack down on curving my weight, exercising and strengthening my core to aid the weakened back.
But living as crooked person is not something I look forward to.
I have three herniated disks. Two of them in the lower back are extruding out against the nerve.
On October 5th I'll go in to surgery for a 1-2 hour procedure that will carefully open my lower back and snip out these two extruding pieces, in hopes it will help cure my spinal shift and the pain that comes from it.
However what I've been afraid to admit is that I've essentially destroyed my lower back. Scans show I have the upper back of a standard 26 year old man, But my lower back has decayed to that of a 50 or 60 year old. A fact that terrifies me to no end.
However, pain can be medicated and given therapy. My primary concern is still solving what ever problem is causing my inability to stand straight. I will crack down on curving my weight, exercising and strengthening my core to aid the weakened back.
But living as crooked person is not something I look forward to.
But in all seriousness: Back surgery is ultra risky in terms of outcome. I really hope everything works for you and you don't have to be on too many meds.
Here's hoping you pull through just fine!
Good luck
good luck on all this shenanigans, and I hope you're doing better soon.
As for the surgery, my grandma said all her pain was gone after her surgery, but she is still in a brace and can't bend over during the healing process