discectomy?

Question

I am going to be getting one soon, and was wondering if anyone knows about the procedure. I am interested in knowing things such as pain level after, pre-op procedure, do you need a catheter, recovery time, etc. thanks :)

Answer 1

Hi there, I had a discectomy almost 2yrs ago now, and no regrets at all. My disc was ruptured into my sciatic nerve, so when I woke in the recovery room I already knew I felt better.
As far a pre-op, I checked into the hospital the night before my surgery, the nurse explained my procedure to me again, cause I was a little nervous, an anesthesiologist came to explain what they would be doing with me and that they would also be with me during surgery. I did not need a catheter, however my disc problem did not cause any incontinence if yours is, one may be necessary. My recovery was amazing, I release from the hospital the day after surgery and totally independent with in 6-7 days. Just had to take it slow and easy. After staples were removed,(2 wks), I began with a physical therapist and did that for about 6wks. I still do back strengthening exercises, but my major back concerns aren't near what they were before surgery.
Good luck with yours!!

Answer 2

I had cervical discectomy a year ago and a lumbar laminectomy 4 years ago. In each case, I went home the following day. No catheterization needed, recovery time varies but three months with only about two weeks before fairly normal routine possible. I had fusion each time with excellent results. The pre-op procedure was routine: lots of paperwork, a saline line started, "lights out" medication; and wake up in recovery.

Answer 3

had 2 of them back to back- my pain was compl. gone in 9 days except incision area-but beware that u will probably always have back probs. the next step is spinal fusion i had it 2 mos. ago--do not ever do the fusion--but in between i had 4 pain free yrs. i took good care of my back- but i work phy labor in a chem plant so make sure u do exact what youre told afterwords

Answer 4

Yes, semen is made within the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland. These aren't suffering from a vasectomy. Sperm make up most effective two to five in step with cent of the ejaculate so you are going to no longer be equipped to detect any change within the quantity of your ejaculate.

Answer 5

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