my surgery is in about 2 weeks

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I'm getting minimally invasive surgery to repair a herniated disk in my lower

back by a neurosurgeon. This is my first surgery. So how is the recovery? Is it

a scary surgery?

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> davncar wrote:

> I'm getting minimally invasive surgery to repair a herniated disk in my lower

back by a neurosurgeon. This is my first surgery. So how is the recovery? Is it

a scary surgery?

My father had several back surgeries. The one he had to repair a herniated disk

in his lower back went very well.

There was some pain after but that was controlled with pain medication,

Oxycontin I think. He only took it a week or so.

I can't remember how much time he had to spend taking it easy on his back (no

bending, no lifting, no prolonged sitting, etc.) but with someone there to help

out, he had no problem at all.

I would not call it a scary surgery at all. It is a relatively safe procedure

and is fairly common.

I think you'll be just fine.

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>> davncar wrote:

>> I'm getting minimally invasive surgery to repair a herniated disk in my lower

back by a neurosurgeon. This is my first surgery. So how is the recovery? Is it

a scary surgery?

Davncar:

Just don't lift or do anything that states not to do, it is not worth it. Also,

I mentioned that my Sister had instructions from a Dental Surgeon once to take a

certain amount of vitamin C,avoid sugars, and eat high protein low fat meals. I

had the same surgery and had extensive swelling, she did not.

If you smoke, quit before your surgery it impedes healing plus some medications

but they should give you an instruction sheet.

You should not remember anything as they will give you medications and if you

find yourself getting really anxious, talk to your Doctor and he can give you

something for that.

Being informed keeps you from being scared.

Here is a video on disc repair, it may not be the one you are having but it

gives you and idea and is informative.

http://www.orlive.com/methodisthealth/videos/herniated-disc-repair1

You might check your Doctor's website and see what he has posted on surgery

instructions and procedures. I am sure you will do well, just get the

information of what to expect and hope you get pain relief. Bennie