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3. Sister had it at 67 and recovered well.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023, 06:53 PM

Oct 2023

She needed care after surgery and since pandemic, had her come stay with me for a week. Lots of pain that first week but she recovered well after that. Stay on top of pain meds so you take all prescribed on time. Her pain got so bad 3 nights after home that I had to take her to ER where they gave her super strong shots and told her to stay ahead of the pain before it gets so bad that pills can’t control it. After that she progressed well.

Edited to add: She still has some back discomfort, but not debilitating like it was before surgery.

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Anyone had a lumbar spinal fusion? [View all] Bmoboy Oct 2023 OP

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Sister had it at 67 and recovered well. MLAA Oct 2023 #3

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Yes Bmoboy Oct 2023 #8

Update Bmoboy Oct 2023 #9