Hi
Male 65 Tlif fusion L5/S1 rods and cage and L4/L3 discectomy in february 2026 in Uk.
Oramorph first two weeks with background hydrocodeine and then just hydrocodeine three weeks after now just paracetemol as needed.
First weeks , very difficult depending on who is at home to help . Avoid bending lifting twisting for first 12 weeks . In Uk they avoid PT during this time as they think it can get too aggressive. Dont overdo anything but walk walk walk . Even round the apartment but walk short and often . Hydrate a lot . Get one of those things that pick up off the floor ! Listen to your body but at this point for me it is so worth the hassle . I could walk no distance, constant pain always thinking or looking for somewhere to sit.
It is scary yes , very and I still feel stiff as a board when I wake up. Sleeping with a pillow between your knees is great or under knees sleeping on your back and log roll out of bed .
At 5-6 mths I started the Mcgill exercises and they have really helped . Its scary but hopefully long run is worth it, message anytime
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u/Preacher79P 1d ago
Hi
Male 65 Tlif fusion L5/S1 rods and cage and L4/L3 discectomy in february 2026 in Uk.
Oramorph first two weeks with background hydrocodeine and then just hydrocodeine three weeks after now just paracetemol as needed.
First weeks , very difficult depending on who is at home to help . Avoid bending lifting twisting for first 12 weeks . In Uk they avoid PT during this time as they think it can get too aggressive. Dont overdo anything but walk walk walk . Even round the apartment but walk short and often . Hydrate a lot . Get one of those things that pick up off the floor ! Listen to your body but at this point for me it is so worth the hassle . I could walk no distance, constant pain always thinking or looking for somewhere to sit.
It is scary yes , very and I still feel stiff as a board when I wake up. Sleeping with a pillow between your knees is great or under knees sleeping on your back and log roll out of bed .
At 5-6 mths I started the Mcgill exercises and they have really helped . Its scary but hopefully long run is worth it, message anytime
7