Life after spinal fusion – what is it really like? What should you expect after your surgery? I’ll break down my own early recovery for you, month by month.
Spinal Fusion Archives
I had a lumbar fusion (L4-L5-S1 fusion surgery) in May 2016, and I do my best to document my recovery and share my life after a spinal fusion on these pages.
Spinal Fusion Update: My First Post-Op 5K
I’m not quite back to running yet, but I did finish my first post-op 5K! I’m happy to report that running after spinal fusion surgery is definitely possible.
Spinal Fusion Update: One Year Later (A Letter to Myself)
What is my life like one year after a spinal fusion? If I could go back to the day of my surgery, here’s what I’d want to know before they rolled me off into the Operating Room.
Spinal Fusion Recovery Update: Runner Not Running
My doctor cleared me to run again. So how come I’m not running? Update on my spinal fusion recovery, physical therapy, and more.
Spinal Fusion Recovery: Running Forward or Sliding Backward?
It’s been 10 months since I had a spinal fusion to stabilize my spondylolisthesis. Is it too soon to start running again, or is it time?
Fusion Forward: Last Week on the Vlog
Have you tuned in to my new YouTube channel yet? It’s all about living with spondylolisthesis and life after a spinal fusion. youtube.com/user/mommyrunsit
Recovery from Spinal Surgery: Why Am I Still Having Back Pain?
People say that recovery from spinal surgery takes a “long” time. But what does that even mean?
Vlog Episode 2: Spondy-What? Spondylolisthesis Explained
On today’s vlog post, I’m talking about spondylolisthesis – what it means, how you get it, and why spinal surgery is sometimes required.
TENS Therapy After Spinal Fusion + Beyond
TENS therapy was a lifesaver after my spinal fusion. Learn more about portable TENS units and the effectiveness of TENS therapy.
Spinal Fusion Recovery: Months 7 and 8
Back Surgery: An update about my recovery at 7 and 8 months after TLIF spinal fusion. Lesson #1: Recovery is not linear.
