Discectomy & laminectomie at L4/5 & L5/S1

[monikoki]

Hello everyone.

After 5 years of pain and all kind of joints steroids injections I decided to have a surgery. I hope that everything will be alright and I will walk without so much problems and more stability on my legs so, I will be more independent.

I am very anxious for the good ending..

I have Degenerative multilevel discs deseas (on cervical spine as well on three levels, lumbar on four levels, and recently on toracic beginning on two levels). I know about the risks to have a surgery but my lumbar pain became almost umbearable. Wish me good luck with it s☺

I was wondering if I can travel after 6-8 weeks with the aeroplane. Thank you in advance for all your support answers & suggestions. ☺

[Hidden]

I hope things go very well for you. Personally, I wouldn't fly until more like 12 weeks following surgery. Don't try to rush things - give your body the best chance to heal. Good luck.

[monikoki in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I have no choice, I cannot delay my travel 😔 my father is not very well and I must go to spend some time with him. Thank you

[Hidden in reply to monikoki]

OK, good luck.

[Chapita]

About to have knee replacement surgery myself so know how anxious you must feel.

Just think of the benefits of hopefully being pain free in the future.

Think after 8 weeks should be ok to fly but best ask surgeon.

Good luck.

[monikoki in reply to Chapita]

Thank you for your reply. If my surgery is not going to be in maximum two weeks I must cancel it 😔

[Hidden]

I had a cervical discectomy 2 Dec 2019 then went to Jordan end of Jan 2020 about 7 weeks. Flight was about 5 hours. I believe after 6 weeks flights are Ok. I had special assistance at Gatwick which was a great help. The op went fine only a day of sickness due to anaesthetic. In my case I have stenosis so op was to stabilize degeneration. Improvements are quite subtle and take a while. The op itself was not a major problem, tho the possible risks seem scary. Good look and enjoy your holiday post op. I hope it helps.

[monikoki in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply. I am more optimistic now. Thanks to you ☺

[Mollycooper11]

I don't know the answer but just wanted to wish you luck and hope everything goes smoothly for you.

[monikoki in reply to Mollycooper11]

Thank you very much 😘

[MixedBag]

Nothing but positive thoughts going your way!!!

[monikoki in reply to MixedBag]

Thank you very much ☺