It has been two weeks since I’ve been “surgically” cleared and 8 weeks since my L5-S1 laminectomy surgery. The physical therapy has been both humbling and rewarding. The best news is that there are days where I feel my life has some normal parts to it. Read more →
Category: Lumbar Laminectomy Surgery
Start of Aquatic Therapy – Physical Therapy in the Pool
After my six-week follow up visit for L5 S1 laminectomy surgery, I was prescribed H2O therapy. That means I am going to do my rebuilding in the pool. It is also known as aquatic therapy. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy – 6 week Doctor Visit
Today I met with Dr. Bawa for my six weeks post-op visit for my L5-S1 laminectomy surgery. He said that I am doing well and can begin the process of rebuilding my muscles. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy Recovery – Week 5
It has now been 5 weeks since my l5-s1 laminectomy surgery. I’d like to think that I am still recovering, but I still feel pretty broken and haven’t noticed as much improvement. I think my walking form is better and the pain is pretty minimal (about the same as last week). Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy Recovery – 4 weeks!
4 weeks ago I had back surgery (L5-S1 laminectomy). Recovery from back surgery is not a quick event. But, I can feel progress for sure. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy Recovery – 3 weeks after the surgery
Three weeks ago today I had lumbar laminectomy surgery to repair a disc herniation at my L5-S1. Thus this marks 3 weeks for my laminectomy recovery. I am indeed recovering. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy, Day 17
It has been 17 days, or about 2 and a half weeks since my L5-S1 laminectomy. I think I am starting to feel some solid improvement with muscle strength and numbness. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy, Week 2
Today fits into the roller coaster of my L5-S1 laminectomy surgery recovery as a good day. Complex, but good. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy, Day 10
Ten. That is double digits. That means I’m close to 20 days since the herniation and ten days since the L5-S1 laminectomy surgery. So, what has day 10 brought? Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy, 1 Week
1 week ago, I was sleeping on my couch after L5-S1 laminectomy surgery. A nice deep sleep brought on by left over general anesthesia. I was already home from my laminectonmy-discectomy surgery. We left the house before 5am and were home around 11; the nap was needed by all. Read more →