Advice after spinal surgery

[Ross0510]

Hi I'm due to have surgery on my spine in the next few weeks and have a holiday booked for christmas. I'm unsure of my recovery times but will be bringing wheelchair/walking aids to help me if I need them. What can I expect when I get to disney ? Thank you

 

[aaarcher86]

Most of the lines accommodate mobility aids, so you'll be able to tour in essentially the same method you would without them.

Good luck with surgery!

 

[Terp Dad]

Best of luck Ross!!!

I've had 3, 2 fusions and a lami, so I can feel for you. Realistic time to total recovery is 4-6 months on a fusion and a little less for a lami. However if you are experiencing a lot of pain that will be better when you wake up post op!

PT will help and you should be in pretty good shape 5 months out. Just don't push yourself too hard on recovery and slip backwards. Nerves heal from the injury to the end at a relatively constant rate, so from your back to your toes it will slowly progress. I found that remembering how much pain I was in pre-op made recovery a lot easier.