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My wife needs to have some of her disks shaved as they are putting too much pressure on her nerves to the point she loses all feeling on her legs. Sounds scary as fuck. Anyone else had something similar?

Not quite the same, but my dad had back surgery where he had two vertebrae fused due to arthritic pain.

Surgery itself was simple enough. The aftercare was the stressful part since he couldnt bend over for nearly 6 months. I helped arrange everything he needed for food and snacks on elevated tables/counters as well as containers for clothes so he could stand straight up while getting anything he needed. Included a mini fridge and microwave as well.

I also helped him get a powered recliner with lumbar support since he couldnt lie down to sleep. After 5-6 months he was able to slowly start leaning slightly and go for walks, but until then, it was pretty much around the clock care.

My L4-L5 disc was severely herniated due to a weightlifting accident in high school. After about 4 years, I had a discectomy/spinal fusion done. It still hurts at times, and my physical abilities are hampered (twisting without care can result in pretty severe pain), but it's better than it was.

Doctor says I need a backiotomy.

does your wife work for Zoom?

divot1338 posted...

Doctor says I need a backiotomy.

God if youre listening help!

Mezcla posted...

does your wife work for Zoom?

No. Why do you ask?

SHRlKE posted...

No. Why do you ask?

lol. at my work, the Zoom contact we have said shes getting the same surgery