Видео

Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m scheduled to have a laminectomy soon, and you have helped allay my fears.

Thank you, I’m at 3.5 weeks post op and feel amazing. I got married last week and was so motivated to walk down the aisle. Now I want to workout but haven’t waiting til my doctor clears me in 2 weeks.

Thank you to everyone who continues to watch my videos. Little did I know that putting out videos talking about my laminectomy and recovery experiences would gather a good amount of views, as well as some good feedback. I've passed the twelve week mark and I feel amazing! If you have recently gone through a similar procedure, how are you feeling physically, mentally and emotionally?

I'm happy you're feeling better. I will probably get this done in November, but I worry about work. It's a 2 hour drive in the mornings and I'm just wondering how many weeks will i have to take off work. Your reply will be appreciated and i hope Zach feels better. Stay strong Fam.

That’s so promising- thank you

I had the same procedure 3 months ago but my left leg still feels numbness specially at night when I go to bed my question is this is gonna go away

Is this an anterior or posterior procedure? Since it removes a lot of the bone that protects your spinal column, do you have any concerns about this?

Good day, I found you on RUclips this is very helpful. I just had my surgery 7/5/24 at 36 years old.

What!? 😱 I was told no BLT (Bend, Lift, Twist) for at least 6 weeks after my laminectomy! Man be careful, you don’t want to undo all the surgeons work! Take your time, there’s no rush and hopefully you have years to enjoy your life ❤

This was a bit emotional for me to watch.. legit have tears. The last two weeks have been tough for me. Waking up with insane headaches because my blood sugar levels over 300mg. I just started biking because I could no longer do jiu jitsu (on and off) and was forced to quit due to my knee. I was involved in a bad motorcycle accident years ago and my knee was never the same. I also have a three year old son that depends on me so I'd made the decision to stop with all the sugar and change my diet. I've just started but your video has given me hope and I plan to beat the crap out of this and be taken off my meds. I'm turning 40 this Friday and still think I'm too young to be going through this so thank you. It's given me more motivation now. I am happy for your achievements man and I hope to do the same.

Grats Mike!!

I have a very rare form of lymfoma. I am going to get a transplantation in August. This gives me positive feeling. Because i am scared. Love from the Netherlands. ❤

Thank you thank you thank you! L4, L5 and S1… sitting here in pain.. neurosurgery scheduled me for an EMG on July 5!! 😡😡😡😡….. just take me to surgery already!! They have multiple MRI’s, know it’s a chronic worsening condition… but still wants an EMG.. is this normal protocol or just at the VA?? Hopefully I can get some relief soon

Hello sir i am also had laminectomy last year on thisday june 21,now since one year completed but now also ihad some degree of pain numbness and burning sensation in my right leg,iam depressed sometimes iam crying,i can carry this all of my remaining life?any one could answer me, because I am in 30 and i have two little child

Just had a laminectomy done ar L4 and L5. I had the exact same problems as you. Severe stenosis and tiny nerve passages. First few days were rough but rhis totally resolved my pain and numbness. Mad I didn't do this 10 years ago! Muscle relaxers are definitely the key. Good luck!

Awesome!!

🔥🔥🔥

🤘🏼🤘🏼

any other spinal issues like spondylolthesis diagnosed?

Did you have your procedure performed in Seattle area

Unbound Gravel was an incredible event. Not just the ride itself, but also the shake down / group rides, the expo and all of the activities and festivities leading up to race day. Did you ride? If so, did distance did you do? Was this your first time doing Unbound Gravel? If so, would you attempt to do it again? What was your experience?

I had a laminectomy microdiscetomy on May 10th for L4-L5 disc herniation measuring at 10mm. I used chiro care for 7 yrs not truly knowing that i had a back injury. April 2 i was getting ready for work and was feeding my pets before i left, like always, when i squated down and felt something pull in my low back left site. I couldn't get up. Once i did, i hobbled out to my vehicle, and i couldn't get in it. 10/10 pain in my hip and leg foot was numb. It hurt to stand hurt to sit. I was stuck. Called my sister to take me to the er instead of me going to the er to work. MRI showed i completely blew out my disc and was surgical. I was feeling sore for the first 2 days post op was kept overnight even though i was told it was a same day surgery due to going into OR late report timewas 10 am surgery was schedulec for 12 went in around 2:30. Pain management overnight first nignt was 5mg of oxy then 4ish hrs latee was 10mg of oxy. After that, i managed with just tylenol. Over the past 3 days i'vebeen feeling tight and a bit sore again. I'm just trying to just lay low and use anti-inflammatory and ice during the day. Heat helps at night. Hopefully, in the next couple of my back brace comes in, and i can get my PT started. Back to work mid august for me. Got a long and boring summer vacation since i can not do anything. Asked at my second follow-up if i could go to the beach. Was told i can't even walk in the sand at the beach. Yay for this long summer

Hey 👋🏼 My Friend. I hope all is still going well with you and your family, and your Son is Still Striving Post Cancer. I'm sure you're doing Great 3 months in since your Laminectomy.

Greetings Sir, my Gratitude and Thanks for posting these updates, my prayers for your continued recovery and many years without relapse... I do have one question though, which type of "laminectomy" did you have? ... the Traditional "cutting and grinding away" OR the newer "ultrasonic" type ???

Hello. Do you experience any pain in your glute. I just had l5 microdiscectomy 2 weeks ago. I can push my thumb into my back pocket area and its sore to the touch. Thanks for your time.

Unbound Gravel 2024 was an epic weekend of gravel riding! Here is a quick video from the Fizik Ramble Ride a few days prior to race day. Did you participate in the group ride?

Unbound Gravel 2024 was an epic weekend of gravel riding! Here is a quick video from the Shimano No Drop Group Ride a few days prior to race day. Did you participate in the group ride?

I’m going to be doing a lot of walking it seems. That’s probably good, because I could stand to lose some weight.👍

This is great to hear! I plan on having a L4-L5 laminectomy in July. I’m hoping it will only be two weeks before I can get back to singing and playing guitar for my gigs.

Unbound Gravel 100 POV Finish Sorry I forgot to wipe the dust off the lens #unbound #unboundgravel #unboundfinisher #gravelride #gravelbike #lifetimeevents #trekbikes #bikingover50

Great you are feeling better and getting back to normal lifestyle. I’m on my 8th week after having laminectomy on L4 and L5 and feeling better. Lower back is still alittle sore. Last night I drove from Phoenix to Ontario California and felt much better. Before when driving I would feel the pulled nerve down my leg as I step the accelerator. There ls days where I feel as if I still had the sciatic nerve hurting and I get alittle discouraged but it’s definitely feeling better. I was meant to go back to work June 3 but due to my nature of work I decided to ask for another 4 week extension. That was stressing me out but after getting the approval I felt much better. I’m a diesel mechanic. I do physical therapy and been going to the gym, that has helped. I have a free weight set at home but with the machinery at the gym you have more control as to what your body is able to do. I’m also seeing a chiropractor that only does my upper back and pulls my legs but no twist. I’m still very careful when lifting. We expect to be pain free within days or weeks but I have to realize I been dealing with this pain for 20 years so it takes time for the nerve to recover. As I’m writing this I’m laying in a hotel bed with absolutely no pain. So for those of you doing this procedure, be patient and follow the restrictions. Not only does this procedure helps with the pain but it decompresses the nerve from sending signals to other parts of your body. You’ll be surprised what else it cures that’s been bothering you. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I had very many doubts about doing this procedure. I was so used to do pain that I felt I could live with this for the rest of my life. But at 49 what would I had expect at a later age, cane or a walker?? I honestly almost chickened out at the operating room but by then the anesthesia kicked in. 😂. Good luck to anyone doing this procedure. At this point I have no regrets because I definitely feel an improvement. God Bless!

There's nothing wrong with throwing in the towel, don't be too harsh on yourself. You astound me being on a bike! I'm now 6 weeks post op. Had 6 week check (via phone) with surgeon today. I've still to be careful for another 6 weeks, because of muscle ans scar still healing. But! I drove the car! Yay! I'm back to work tomorrow (29th). They are great and I'm easing my way back in. Take care. Xxx

I’m looking at having to have something done with my back very soon. I’m curious why you went with this fusion instead of anterior fusion or disk replacement.

Did You or are You using a back brace ? Great news on Your Son !

Good to hear You’re on the road to full recovery

Good to see you’re doing good. I also had open laminectomy. L2 - L5 due to severe stenosis. ( May 1st 2024) Numbing feet and legs, and pain! My Surgeon only recommended to walk as tolerated for exercise until 6 week follow up appointment. Just wondering, were you told you can bend ? I’m terrified to even try. I’m like you with the walking. Doing good there. ( I’m 56 year old man)

My doc is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery. I broke my L4 L5 and 2 discs herniated. Going for my mri I learned that i have spinal stenosis. Its been 6 moa since my back fracture and my legs are both numb it was just my lower leg but now its from my butt to my toes. With the numbness there is pain in my hips too and tingling. Painful spasms constantly and I’m not able to hold my urine. The moment i feel i need to go. I have to go or I’ll be unable to hold it. I’m taking muscle spasms med. it won’t make my spasms all stop but it helps. Its scary that i can’t feel anything buttocks to toes. I can’t lift my feet up to put my socks on. This has happened so fast. It almost feels like I’ve got something like long socks on they are crushing. The physical therapist said that this is causing muscle atrophy. Which is killing me both painfully ,and mentally bc i have always been so active. I can’t even walk 50 feet to my mail box. I have my mothers walker bc i can’t walk without it. My doc wanted to do the surgery asap bc he said my stenosis is very severe and there is nothing for space left in my spine. So my nerves are being crushed quite badly. I’m just so nervous to have surgery on my spine and end up worse. But this disease has taken over my life and taken my quality of life. I can’t do anything or go anywhere. Did you have an orthopedic spinal doc for ur surgery or did you have a r neurosurgeon ? I’m in so much pain and lost so much. I’m very nervous about the surgery, but if it will take this pain away, if it will let me feel again. I will definitely be happy to have surgery. When asked, will I get the feeling back that I’ve lost, and will\ this horrific pain end. The pain is never ending , Im so desperate for it to stop I want to walk my dog again. Bring my trash outside to the dump mop

Thank You for this ongoing documentation of your journey post laminectomy. I am scheduled for L3, 4, 5, S1 laminectomy without fusion (NFW!) in a little over a month. Your video and the comments have helped me to get a good idea as to what to expect and plan for my preparation and recovery.

Just a quick update regarding my recovery from a L3, L4, & L5 laminectomy. Eight weeks post op and my surgeon has cleared me and I am able to do my favorite activities - bike riding and jiu jitsu! Also, thanks to everyone who's been watching and commenting! Its been great getting some good feedback on the previous videos I have posted regarding the laminectomy procedure. Are you dealing with stenosis? Will you be having a laminectomy to help with any lower back pain or tingling in your legs? Looking for info on how other are dealing with recovery? Let me know in the comments :)

Thanks for sharing as I am having a laminectomy May 30, 2024 & your video was very very helpful.

I'm 4 weeks post-op with L5-S1 lamanectomy, foraminotomy and facetectomy along with placing hardware for stabilization. 3 days in the hospital. I have to wear a back brace for 4 months. The worse part about the surgery was when the nurse removed the catheter. 😅 The only thing I'm aloud to do is walk.

My surgery will be in June. I've had other surgeries but this one I am pretty nervous about. Not so much the pain after but potential complications during surgery. Post op I tend to push and I have a date of Labor day to be run, move & turn and football season starts and I need to be on the field. I'm one of the folks in stripes. In your opinion do you think that could be possible if it was you? I should be about 8-9 weeks post op by then. Thanks for info.

Thanks for video. I had my laminectomy April 9 and I’m feeling way better. My pain down my right leg is gone. I still feel some soreness and alittle pain on my right lower back but seems to be going away. Just came back from chiropractor and had alittle adjustment which made a big difference. Everyday gets better and better. Can’t wait to be completely pain free from that area. One thing I started doing which helped a lot but surgery was already scheduled, was me going on a carnivore diet. Hopefully here soon I can leave that pain in the past. God bless your son!

Hey Michael, thank you very much for posting your experience. I’m a 45-year-old adult male who has been very physically active and in great shape my whole life I’m 185 pounds and very muscular. I’ve had this pain in my back for 20 years, I had the same surgery you did. I’m on week three and I have a big bulging Area where my incisions is, it feels like it’s filled with fluid and the sciatic pain has come back. I’m very scared. Do you have any suggestions or advice? Thank Nick

I am 22 years old and an ER visit led to finding out I have a tumor in my spinal cord (ependymoma). I will be having a laminectomy this Wednesday for the doctor to access and remove the tumor. It's all happened very suddenly and I'm feeling very overwhelmed. Thank you so much for these videos! They are encouraging me and giving me hope about getting back to an active lifestyle after surgery and recovery! 😊

Hello My Good Man. First of All I'm Glad You're Doing Better. 2nd Thanks for uploading the Videos. I hate that your son has endured cancer and I hope he's in remission 🙏🏼. I'm actually a Renal Cancer Survivor Myself. I'm 15yrs of remission. In fact I'm pretty sure the surgery that i had, which was a partial nephrectomy is what led to my lumbar spinal stenosis at my L4-L5,S1... I'm scheduled for a Laminectomy & Foraminotomy On May 24, 2024To Remove the Bone Spurs That Is Putting Pressure On My Nerves Which Is Causing Me Back & Leg Pain. My Questions are How Soon Did You Start To Feel Relief From The Pain. And How Did You lay in bed 🛏️ The First Week Of your Surgery. I have a hiatal hernia , Therefore I have To Lay Prompt Up Always On My Back so that my Stomach Doesn't Slide Through my diaphragm causing acid reflux. And I'm Imagining That I Wouldn't Be Able To Ly On My Back After Surgery.

Glad things are healing up well!! Good luck as you continue to recover.

Thanks for your updates. I'm scheduled June 3rd for L4/L5 laminectomy. Mine will be "minimally invasive." Was yours also minimally invasive with the small incisions?

I'm so happy for you and your son. Xxx As far as bike ride goes, do what you can, if you can't finish, it's ok. If you do that's awesome. I'll be thinking of you. Quick questions. Are you back to driving? If so when did you get back behind the wheel? My physio said as soon as I can do an emergency stop without pain or discomfort, then i can drive again. I drive a manual in the UK. I'm not even trying it for another few days at least. Xxx Your videos are an inspiration to me. Xxx

Mike, thank you for your videos. I'm now 9 days post op...(I'm catching you up! 😂) your experience in recovery is very similar to mine. I'm so so glad you doing good. Much love from me in the UK. Xxx