Frequently Asked Questions about Spinal Fusion Surgery: Will I be able to feel the hardware in my back after my spinal fusion?
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 FAQ: Will My Spinal Fusion Set Off Metal Detectors?
Frequently Asked Questions about Spinal Fusion Surgery: Will the hardware from my spinal fusion set off airport metal detectors?
Spinal Fusion Success Story: Lizette
I’m excited to bring you the first post in my series of Spinal Fusion Success Stories! Click to find out how you can have your success story featured here too.
Life After Spinal Fusion Surgery (or What to Expect When Your Bones Are Fusing)
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 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
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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?
