I never would have guessed that I would say this, especially at this age, but I’m scheduled for L5/S1 back surgery on February 2nd. The procedure is called a discectomy, and it involves removing part of a herniated disc that is pressing on my spinal cord and causing pain down my right leg. If you’re into such things, you can click my MRI image above for an image with notes.
Fortunately, my mom and dad will be flying to Knoxville the night before to stay with us for a few days while I recuperate.
My neurosurgeon has given me an 80% chance of successful surgery, meaning that there is a 4 in 5 chance that the surgery will dissipate or resolve the pain I’m experiencing.
Honestly, I feel quite at peace about the whole thing and no real anxiety about the procedure, but your prayers are appreciated.
I will be praying for you. I know what it’s like to have back pain, fortunately mine was correctable with exercise and dieting, but I had to have physical therapy twice because I could not even walk.
Here is an awesome interview/testimony from John Tesh about his back pain http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/mp4/CW96v3_Web_WS
Had no idea this was going on!!
My husband Reggie had l4,l5 s1 fused, it worked great removing the pain, and he healed like a champ, praying that you, too, will be a poster child for God’s grace and back surgery!
Kyle, I’ve already been praying for you and will continue. Love you much!
Just found you by google search…
Howz your back now ???
How does it feel now after surgery….Do you feel that flexibility has reduced now ???
Even I am suffering from same thing..Almost same MRI images….
Pls suggest.
Manish, I’m sorry to hear about your back. Surgery went very well, but the next few weeks of recovery can feel really horrible.
Fortunately, I seem to have made a complete recovery. It’s been over two years, and my back feels better than it ever has before. Hang in there!
Hi Kyle,
I also came across the image through a google search.
I too have the same MRI results, l5/s1 herniation and the 2 discs above bulging.
Ive only just been diagnosed so at the start of my back healing journey.
I hope your doing well.
ps. love the star wars costumes on you and your family!
my 5yr old little boy id absolutely OBSESSED with star wars. x
Joanne, thanks for your comment! Sorry to hear that you’re going through that.
I don’t know that recovery from a surgery like that is ever very pleasant, but I really feel like I’m back to normal now.
I’m praying for you right now and hoping that you’ll find relief from that discomfort soon!