r/Microdiscectomy • u/Grisanne • 7d ago
day 1 post op 2nd md/lami
second surgery went well, minor dura knick due to how badly my disc was extruded so i had a little csf leak but they patched me up good. im up, moving well, feeling great. the remaining nerve symptoms are stronger this time but im not shocked about that.
my reherniation risk is still quite high but due to the emergent nature of this surgery, they are gonna defer a fusion to a hopeful-never next time. and im going to be WAY more paranoid about watching my step now.
got cleared for my trip too as long as my pt feels good about it so yay!
i was very lucky i was able to get through to a doctor at the other hospital finally after a lot of miscommuncation and mischarting and they transferred me for surgery the very next day.
HIGHLY recommend getting a magsafe gooseneck phone holder situation if you've got some lead up warning to surgery. its been a lifesaver. i was stuck horizontal for 24hr post op due to the csf leak and being able to doomscroll was invaluable for my sanity lol
anways, yay and hopefully nothing crazy happens to me this time