Fusion surgery over.....

mmglobal · #1 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 07:07 PM

Numbness in both big toes? Was that a pre-op symptom that you are feel again? You mentioned leg pain... was their numbness? Both sides?

martyusa · #2 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 07:58 PM

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Numbness in both big toes? Was that a pre-op symptom that you are feel again? You mentioned leg pain... was their numbness? Both sides?

No, just the right side for the pain. Which is the side I had most of the problems with. Pre-op symptoms on the right side was numbness in all the toes and even into my heal when I drove for long periods. The left side didn't come until about 1 month before surgery, but it is not giving me any problems as of yet. But it's different pain......I'll talk to Dr. Foti at my follow-up on Monday.

The last MRI showed L5-S1 disc pressing against the nerve on the right side, which is the same side the doc hit with the pin during the nerve root injection.

mmglobal · #3 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 09:06 PM

It's still so close to your surgery and your activity level is probably on the way up, so you may be flaring things. You are probably not on NSAIDs because of fusion. Stay cool... let yourself heal and increase your activities slowly. If you discover limits... dial it back a little.

I'd let the doc know anyway... onset of new symptoms is something you should let him know about. They may blow it off and may not want such detail... but err on the side of caution. When do you see her next?

Mark

ans · #4 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 11:50 PM

"Getting old really sucks....."

Yes, but consider in two years that you'll be able to face off again against George St. Pierre.

Take care - ans

martyusa · #5 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 01:12 AM

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"Getting old really sucks....."

Yes, but consider in two years that you'll be able to face off again against George St. Pierre.

Take care - ans

LMAO........The best part about getting older is getting wiser......

Although I would love to hop back into the ring, common sense tells me otherwise. I'll stick to training my kids.

ans · #6 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 10:54 AM

You are a wise man and I wish you well.

Btw, I'm a Silva fan - not that you asked.

Do you have youtube videos of you fighting? I love this stuff except when somebody gets hurt bad.

Best, Allan

martyusa · #7 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 01:35 PM

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You are a wise man and I wish you well.

Btw, I'm a Silva fan - not that you asked.

Do you have youtube videos of you fighting? I love this stuff except when somebody gets hurt bad.

Best, Allan

Na, no video of me fighting. Back when I was heavily involved it was P.K.A. and K.I.C.K. rules. I didn't get involved in MMA until it was too late for me to compete on a professional level. All of my fights were local and regional. I realized real fast that I needed ground game and by the time Ricardo Mugel was done with me, I missed the window. I was just too old to make a difference with these young boys that heal in 2 days and not 2 months. So now I just teach, when I'm not laid up. But man what a blast I had while it was good.

Although I must admit, I do get amped up watching it.

Jakea222 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 02:34 AM

Tell me more about it if you would I have read and it is jumpy. I am facing it now - L5 and S1 Fusion. The rest of my back is great so I hope to get back 90% very soon. SO you pain in your leg was gone right off the bat. or did it just drop a level in the pain....I guess start over for me.

Fusion DAY 1 - to where you are now....

PS I owe you big - I have not read any thinkg as close to this as what I am gonna do...

Jakea222 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-19-2009, 03:37 AM

I am very interested in your pain level since I am getting to hit your road. - the pain down the leg has decreaserd by what %....how about the butt cheek whiich kills me out in public grabbibg my glut as I walk and then about the deep pain and the inscision pain...did the meds help you get over the hump of pain and now waht are you on...sorry to ask so many -- but I am right behind you it looks like in procedures

wavedreamer1@aol.com · #10 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 07:40 PM

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I am very interested in your pain level since I am getting to hit your road. - the pain down the leg has decreaserd by what %....how about the butt cheek whiich kills me out in public grabbibg my glut as I walk and then about the deep pain and the inscision pain...did the meds help you get over the hump of pain and now waht are you on...sorry to ask so many -- but I am right behind you it looks like in procedures

I am still getting over my last surgery, which was months ago. I have the same nerve damage but it runs down my legs also. I have a hard time laying down and getting up after laying still for hours. Do you have that problem? I have been on every medication out there. All they do is help you get over the hump but not the real pain. So becareful. I would love to find a doctor that can help me with my nerve damage. If you know of a great doctor that repair nerve damage from a pinched nerve let me know. Don't let them tell you that nerve that is causing your pain will get better. Maybe it could take a year. Don't believe it. If you are not out of pain in 6 months. Let your doctor know right away. My prayer are with you. I don't know how much longer I can live with this pain so I am reaching out to everyone that might can lead me to a good doctor. Sandra wavedreamer1@aol.com