Megan T
Megan T
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16 months post Microdiscectomy
All things come with time, that is my lesson in all of this. #microdiscectomy #spinesurgery #L5S1 #herniateddisc
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Microdiscectomy: One Year Post Op, re-herniation
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 лет назад
In this (longer) video I discuss where I’m at one year after surgery on my L5S1 disc. Re-herniated 8 months post op, but I’m opting to work on my core strength and decided not to have the surgery a second time. In this video I show you many of the exercises I’m doing: CAUTION- I am not a doctor or a physical therapist. I am only showing these so you can get a sense of what I’m working on. Pleas...
Reherniated Disc: Opting For Second Microdiscectomy
Просмотров 5 тыс.5 лет назад
Landed on a decision. Been getting more nerve sensation as time goes on, so I think this is the best option. I want to get the blockage out of the way and once I’m clear to do PT I’ll be working on Egoscue and PT to improve my core and alignment. That will be 4-6 months after surgery and I’ve not yet locked down a surgery date. Hoping for end of June or first of July #microdiscectomy #L5S1 #spi...
Disc Reherniation: Surgery is on the table
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 лет назад
If you have had cortisone and it was successful in keeping out of surgery. I would love to connect with you. My symptoms are increasing in frequency, but not intensity. And I’ve gained new symptoms like tingling and infrequent weakness when I stand up from sitting. Surgery is sounding like an easy reach for a fix, but it still comes with increased risks. #L5S1 #microdiscectomy #reherniation #he...
Reherniated Disc L5S1
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.5 лет назад
Up until last night I have only had level 3 to 5 pain intermittently. Last night tingling in my foot returned... I have decided to go back to the very beginning of Physical Therapy that I was given after surgery, and pair that with the Egoscue menus that I have for now and see if there is a difference in symptoms. #nervesensation #microdiscectomy #reherniation #L5S1 #spinesurgery #reinjury
Reherniation: my options
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.5 лет назад
I met with the surgeon today. What is difficult is that I have many options and the choice is up to me. #microdiscectomy #L5S1 #reherniation #spinesurgery
Microdiscectomy Reherniation
Просмотров 8 тыс.5 лет назад
This is a long video but I’m talking about my timeline, my Reherniation, and clearing up some misconceptions about what can and can not happen with a herniated disc. I’m not a doctor, but the story I tell has been relayed to me by all 4 surgeons I interviewed before my first surgery, I believe in a balance between western medicine and holistic/alternative therapies. But at the end of the day I’...
Got my MRI: not really thrilled
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.5 лет назад
I have not consulted with the surgeon yet but I took a disk home with me so I could look at my spine, and it appears to me that there is a reherniation at the same level. #microdiscectomy #microdiscectomyrecovery #herniateddisc #reherniation #L5S1
Egoscue update: 2 full weeks
Просмотров 3615 лет назад
Feeling like progress is being made! Still have nerve pain, but it’s at a pain level 3-5 most of the time so I can live. Would like to work on being able to bend forward more. My next appointment is tomorrow! #egoscue #microdiscectomy #nervepain #posturalalignmemt #spinesurgery #L5S1
Egoscue: my personalized morning menu.
Просмотров 8625 лет назад
Egoscue Colorado has been helping me to reduce the nerve pain I’ve been feeling for the past 6 to 8 weeks. For the first week this routine is what I did three times a day. This is my second week doing Egoscue, and I do this routine in the morning and a different routine at lunchtime and before bed. If you have been following along and you know that my microdiscectomy on my L5S1 was a success an...
Microdiscectomy and Egoscue
Просмотров 4015 лет назад
One week of Egoscue completed after 9 months out post op. Feeling like this is much better than I thought it would be. #egoscue #microdiscectomy #spinesurgery #L5S1
Microdiscectomy Recovery: Egoscue day 1
Просмотров 8295 лет назад
After 8 months recovering from my L5S1 Microdiscectomy I was feeling pretty good - until I wasn’t! For 4 weeks I had such a tight muscle spasm in my piriformis on the left side (same side as surgery)! It was hard to walk, sit, bend, lift, or twist. We finally got the muscle to relax after weeks of massage, acupuncture/dry needling, and traditional PT. The muscle is release, but now I have had p...
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 9+ months post op, nerve pain returns
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.5 лет назад
Need to have MRI to rule out reherniation. Been having extreme pain in left piriformis and hip. Going to try Egoscue Method. Has anyone tried that before?
Microdiscectomy Recovery: PT exercise in the pool
Просмотров 4135 лет назад
I have many other exercises to do in the pool, it provides light resistance and takes pressure off of the joints. But this one was WAY harder than I thought it would be. Mostly because I am so slow at it. But if you can’t laugh about these things, then what can ya do? 🤣
Microdiscectomy: 8 weeks Post Op
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 лет назад
Back on the snowboard, slowly but surely gaining traction. This I’ve a long recovery, but I’m hanging in there and learning a lot about my body mechanics in the process. I’m talking about stretching, spasms, massage, and PT routines in this video as well as ways I am able to self-soothe my pain.
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 11 weeks post op
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.5 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 11 weeks post op
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 10 weeks post op
Просмотров 11 тыс.5 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 10 weeks post op
Microdiscectomy Recovery: Week 7
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.5 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery: Week 7
Microdiscectomy: 1 month post op
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.5 лет назад
Microdiscectomy: 1 month post op
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 3 weeks post op
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.5 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 3 weeks post op
Microdiscectomy Recovery Day 15
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery Day 15
Microdiscectomy: Possible Re-Herniation After Surgery
Просмотров 9 тыс.6 лет назад
Microdiscectomy: Possible Re-Herniation After Surgery
Microdiscectomy Recovery: One week after surgery!
Просмотров 13 тыс.6 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery: One week after surgery!
Microdiscectomy Recovery: Day 03 no need for pain killers
Просмотров 4626 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery: Day 03 no need for pain killers
Microdiscectomy recovery: day 2 - the numbness returns
Просмотров 7376 лет назад
Microdiscectomy recovery: day 2 - the numbness returns
Microdiscectomy: waking up the morning after
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.6 лет назад
Microdiscectomy: waking up the morning after
L5/S1 Microdiscectomy: Coming home
Просмотров 4966 лет назад
L5/S1 Microdiscectomy: Coming home
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 7 hours post op!
Просмотров 5756 лет назад
Microdiscectomy Recovery: 7 hours post op!
Herniated disc: symptoms before surgery
Просмотров 6566 лет назад
Herniated disc: symptoms before surgery
Prepping your home for recovery; microdiscectomy
Просмотров 3866 лет назад
Prepping your home for recovery; microdiscectomy

Комментарии

  • @franklingillette3277
    @franklingillette3277 3 дня назад

    I would an artificial disc replacement. Those do not reherniate.

  • @ERDALM89
    @ERDALM89 8 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing your experience, I would love to hear how you are getting on or what’s changed good or bad?… I’ve had a micro at L5S1 & L4 February 2024 and almost immediately re herniated. Still experiencing sciatic pain which isn’t as bad as it originally was but still bad, really don’t know what to do potentially going back in for a second procedure but worried about the risks with a second procedure. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thank you

  • @Chaddicus_Maximus
    @Chaddicus_Maximus 13 дней назад

    I am 3 months out from L5-S1 micro discectomy, was feeling pretty good but pain is started to enter my hamstring again and I’m very depressed about it.

  • @kek3645
    @kek3645 27 дней назад

    Did your lumbar stick out of your back from being hunched over? That’s what I’ve got going on and it’s shitty. I look like I have scoliosis or something. Before my injury I had a normal shaped back and an athletic butt, now I have almost a rounded back all the time and my butt is basically non-existent.

  • @Khaled007-bv6rt
    @Khaled007-bv6rt Месяц назад

    Tomorow morning having mine, no going back now, L5 S1 discectomy, wish me luck :)

  • @ptotheatsign
    @ptotheatsign Месяц назад

    How are you doing nowadays?

  • @carlogarcia209
    @carlogarcia209 2 месяца назад

    Did u have to wear catheter during surgery and go home with it?

  • @CigHomieCal
    @CigHomieCal 2 месяца назад

    I haven’t had pain relief yet. I been in pain for this whole 2 weeks

  • @BrianSladek-wi9ut
    @BrianSladek-wi9ut 2 месяца назад

    @MeganT Thank you for sharing your story and I hope that you are doing well! I am curious about your journey related to yoga now that 5 years has passed. I just had my surgery this week and am hoping to get back to yoga asap. Thx!

  • @shine2010ful
    @shine2010ful 2 месяца назад

    What is your update please post and share.

  • @fabulousrandom
    @fabulousrandom 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @fabulousrandom
    @fabulousrandom 2 месяца назад

    Thank you! Recovering from microdisectomy a bit over one week out right now, and hoping I haven't already reinjured it. Very helpful just to hear another person going through this type of thing. It's been very lonely and people are so opinionated on how to care for this that I didn't tell most people until after I had it. I had multiple pieces of disc that had been there so long they were calcified. I also have stenosis, in my lumbar and cervical spine, and have been dealing with nerve pain in my neck since 2020. I look forward to checking out more of your videos. I feel less alone and hopeful even if I need more treatment and can't go back to work yet as planned.

  • @tiborzkarate1
    @tiborzkarate1 3 месяца назад

    Interestingly I never find positive outcome after surgery. All the people who went through surgery they never got better if this is true that I don't know why bother with surgery. I'm reading all comments and not one reporting enthusiasm or big relief after surgery. That's is so sad.

  • @tiborzkarate1
    @tiborzkarate1 3 месяца назад

    I'm reading all comments and I'm terrified that I can't find any positive outcome after surgery. Seems like people have to go back for another surgery because they having re-herniation. I'm just about going under surgery in two days since I'm having such a constant pain I see no other option but go under the knife.

  • @tiborzkarate1
    @tiborzkarate1 3 месяца назад

    I can land you some tissue don't use your hand whipping your nose........

  • @susiebhappy33
    @susiebhappy33 3 месяца назад

    I think your right i waited and suffered 7 long years no socail life lost touch with friends and also my left leg became really atrophied, lost moter controle in left leg oh and i did all the differnt treatments got some relief for a little while but altimatly i had a 13mm hernation in my L4L5 removed after 7 long years of existng like a complete crippled, yes and i rode the electric cart at the grocery,had to put a medical seat in the shower the pain was agressive and torturous and im 52 so i went from 44 to 52 with this! I also found out that the this huge 13mm herniated disk only showed up because i reqeusted that my last mri before diagnoses, and then surgery,be performed with contrast die,wich i learned from watching Utube and reading others stories,how they were repeatedly misdiagnosed all because they did not perform the MRI with contrast,you see for some people for what ever reason the herniation doesnt present itself as well without contrast,anyways, iv never forgot that so i will never have another done without the die !!!

  • @tonkathebully2095
    @tonkathebully2095 3 месяца назад

    How are you now? Are you back to work?

  • @nmonaco11
    @nmonaco11 4 месяца назад

    How are you doing as of today?

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    How Are you now

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    Gabapentin sucks

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    Yikes.. I would not be out snowboarding. Sucks it’s something you love

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    This scares me

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    Did they not give you a back brace?

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    I can’t wait to walk

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    Oh I can’t wait, my surgery is in6 days

  • @simplynikki6911
    @simplynikki6911 4 месяца назад

    I purchased a gripper, a wiper, a wedge pillow, and those handles for the toilet. Everything from Amazon. The doctor is providing a back brace

  • @teropa79
    @teropa79 4 месяца назад

    At 9 months after L5S1 herniation. No surgery yet. Your story motivates me to try and avoid it. How do you feel today?

  • @mrsladymarsh
    @mrsladymarsh 4 месяца назад

    Love how you described, I have a “small disc herniation” but it hurts like crazy. The muscle spasms are terrible, the nerve pain is terrible, I’m thinking goodness gracious, for it being small it sure hurts terribly. My spine doctor said we need to wait it out, wants me to do physical therapy and an epidural spine injection only helped for about three weeks.

  • @mrsladymarsh
    @mrsladymarsh 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for documenting this, super helpful for people going through the same thing.

  • @craigcornes3538
    @craigcornes3538 5 месяцев назад

    I’m 5.5 weeks and don’t have a clue where I should be recovery wise. It’s an absolute roller coaster. At around 4 weeks the sciatica came back, however it’s calmed down massively over the past week. Feel like I might be getting slowly better, trying to do everything in my power to recover

  • @roosterterrier2138
    @roosterterrier2138 5 месяцев назад

    Good to hear !!! Next week is my L5 S1 surgery

  • @shpetimtahir5695
    @shpetimtahir5695 5 месяцев назад

    Why haven't you posted other videos? I want to know how you feel now

  • @jerrodfrost9016
    @jerrodfrost9016 5 месяцев назад

    Sweetheart try platelet rich plasma

  • @roosterterrier2138
    @roosterterrier2138 5 месяцев назад

    Having surgery on the Jan 30th for the same thing .....

  • @SupremeLeader187
    @SupremeLeader187 7 месяцев назад

    How are you doing now ?

  • @deF4vlt
    @deF4vlt 7 месяцев назад

    Hey! How are you doing now? I hope you are all good. Have the same disc herniated and it was horrible. The amount of "jelly" that went out was so much that the pain was horrible and my genitals were kind of numb. Recently, the tingling came back a little bit, but no pain. I have to see if I reherniated it again (11 months after surgery), hopefully not. Maybe this is too late, but my recommendation is to learn about atg training and how to strengthen your lower back. There's ALWAYS a way! You got this!

  • @jbonetns
    @jbonetns 7 месяцев назад

    best advice you'll ever here , go see dr deuk at deuk spine institute , melbourne florida , no need for microdisectomy , he'll fix that right up with a small incision ,and remove herniation w laser n grabbers , no painkillers after , free mri review , no commitment . much faster recovery

  • @GetOffTheLawn
    @GetOffTheLawn 8 месяцев назад

    So I'm about 3 1/2 month from an l5/s1 disectomy with decompression yada yada yada. I have pain in my left butt leg etc. I'm hoping its just my nerve taking a while to calm down. Sitting in certain chairs etc makes it worse. This is my 3rd spine surgery in the last 2 years. I'm getting tired.

  • @sanalkoodali5804
    @sanalkoodali5804 8 месяцев назад

    In February 2023, I underwent an L5-S1 surgery. Prior to the surgery, I had a conversation with my doctor about how the remaining wound on the disc would be managed post blade incision. The doctor assured me it would heal within 14 days. I had read that natural tears on discs often heal on their own due to their small size, but surgical wounds might be larger, raising the possibility of re-herniation. I took great care not to lift any heavy weights and refrained from work for a total of 60 days after the surgery. However, even after 4 months, I started experiencing shooting pain in my leg, ankle, buttock, and my back posture had also altered. Unfortunately, the surgery also introduced a new issue - numbness in my feet. This entire experience has led me to the realization that I may have made a wrong decision by opting for surgery. It feels disheartening to have spent money on this procedure and consumed so many medicines, only to find out through a recent MRI that there's a new herniation on the same disc. Due to these circumstances, I've decided not to return to the same doctor. I've lost faith in the scientific evidence behind this procedure, as it seems the doctor never disclosed key aspects, such as what a laminectomy involves, the duration of medication use, the formation of scar tissue, or the potential loss of muscle strength in the insertion area over time. The doctor's assurance made the surgery seem straightforward and uncomplicated, but it appears there might have been past cases of unsuccessful outcomes that were kept hidden from me. Since returning to India from abroad, I've turned to natural Ayurvedic treatments for relief. This includes methods like hot oil therapy, hot baths, hot water treatments, and the use of natural herbs. I'm experiencing some improvement, but I must admit that I'm still grappling with lingering fear and mental strain. This entire surgical experience has put me in a difficult situation. I want to emphasize to anyone considering lumbar surgery to thoroughly ponder the potential for failure and the subsequent steps that might be needed. Please don't rush into a decision without considering all the aspects and potential outcomes. Your body's well-being is too important to treat as a mere learning experience, as I've unfortunately learned firsthand."

  • @er.m.s8930
    @er.m.s8930 8 месяцев назад

    Yes NO one talks about 2 year or more recovery journey I have had microdiscectomy and watched many recovery story. By far this the best. I think it's best to avoid moderate-extreme strengtheneous activities for the rest of your life. Or if possible even light work activities avoid as much as possible. But walk and physiotherapy alway by your side

  • @barbaraeddings2274
    @barbaraeddings2274 8 месяцев назад

    I had this done 4 weeks ago. How did you injure the 2nd time. Just found your videos.

  • @user-qk2pv7uu5g
    @user-qk2pv7uu5g 8 месяцев назад

    So many young people in USA rushing for surgery make them self worse This is cuz they have this health insurance and they go and doing surgery maybe unnecessary I got bulge disc in many level for 20 years when I I’ve surgeon are not will to operate unless it real real severe I’m 67 still no surgery that because I don’t have private insurance rely on govt hospital where they operate for free with Medicare. And those surgeon not do back surgery very easy they said I will be worse or there’s are risks involve etc but now my pain get worse I need to insisting.

  • @tartgreenapple1
    @tartgreenapple1 9 месяцев назад

    I'm curious how you are now. I'm ine month post op and found your videos because of my continuing pain. Already had a second MRI and talking to the surgeon tomorrow. I don't think I reherniated it. Anyway, I'm just curious how you're doing now. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @prakharsrivastava1107
    @prakharsrivastava1107 9 месяцев назад

    Will you please tell me your full story of herniation reherniation and mistskes which you have done?

  • @aimiaim1
    @aimiaim1 9 месяцев назад

    I am 0ne week post surgery. I hope things will go smooth. May God give us all good healing and health.

  • @user-yq5zg8xm2y
    @user-yq5zg8xm2y 10 месяцев назад

    Hi ,thanks for video. How are you now? Can you please make an update for microdiskektomy video pleasee ❤

  • @TigerHoodsFan23
    @TigerHoodsFan23 10 месяцев назад

    Fun fact Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters with a fused spine. Nothing is impossible.

  • @Iamajn316
    @Iamajn316 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this videos

  • @katieblake845
    @katieblake845 11 месяцев назад

    How are you doing today? I have two bulging discs from a back injury 14 months ago- ive tried pt twice once for 4 weeks, another for 10 weeks along with epidural steroid injections. I use to have terrible back spasms and sciatica and couldn't drive, walk or bend over. I have returned to work but less laborious job (nurse) but still can't return to running like I use to (half marathons). I am 24 and still have left leg weakness, tightness and fatigue with neural tension as this leg has nerve impingement at l5 and s1. Still deciding if I want to pursue the surgical route or wait it out. It isn't as bad but Im not able to go back to what I was before and the constant tightness and weakness is very uncomfortable.

  • @albertbrooklyn
    @albertbrooklyn 11 месяцев назад

    Sorry you had to go through this ordeal. God Bless, you have such a sweet spirit. I hope things have improved over the last 4-years.