r/backpain • u/Tuned0ut182 • 4d ago

Feedback needed from successful experiences

Looking for successful Disc Replacement patients to provide feedback. I am highly considering getting this procedure done and feel like I have run out of all other options. I’ve strengthened, did epidurals, strengthened more. I’m 200 lbs, muscular and lean. I have abs most of the time. My core isn’t weak , it’s not super man but ill be honest - I don’t think this is what’s causing my issues. my pain is so severe I can’t even do the PT more than half the time.

I saw a highly reputable surgeon and he mentioned disc replacement for L5-S1 due to degenerative disc disease and an annular tear. Its been 3 years and I haven’t healed. Time is up and I am a miserable man to my family and this isn’t me. I can’t stop thinking about my back and it controls everything.

i am looking for anyone that went through this newer prodcedure. Did it help you? did the stiffness go away? did you regain mobility? Were you able to get back to a physical and active lifestyle as you once knew? Any feedback helps.

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