will be having l5-s1 spinal fusion surgery as well as laminectomy...need help!!

[cathylackey8]

i am having l5-s1 spinal fusion surgery and a laminectomy. i want to know what the pain will be like after the surgery. please post answers. i will appreciate your input.....another question...what kind of care will i need after i am discharged from the hospital? thank you very much!!!

[Hidden]

Hi cathylackey8 , I would completely agree with Hidden . It's hard to say how much pain you will be in after a surgery, however, the best people to talk to about this and aftercare would be your GP and surgeon (if possible).

There is quite a bit of information about laminectomy and spinal decompression surgery available online. I did find this one, which includes information about recovery, which you might find helpful: mayfieldclinic.com/pe-decom...

However, best port of call in the first instance would be your GP.

[cathylackey8 in reply to Hidden]

thank you so very much!! i am going to that site now.

[FlissFloss in reply to cathylackey8]

You'll be limited when you get home, try not to be on your own as you'll need slot of support with washing, dressing, meals etc. You need to keep moving as well. Build up your walking a bit at a time. Most importantly, pace yourself! Good luck!

[cathylackey8]

i would suggest having help at home for awhile....for meals, med help, bathroom, dressing, moving, etc. a friend of mine made a temporary bed rail for me that really helped. i enjoyed the company of friends at times while needing to rest and walk also. i pray that your surgery goes well and agree with other people that doing online googling for helpful websites is a good idea