How long did it take to recover from back surgery?

Honestly, it differs and depends on the person. We are all created different. So, naturally, we all react to back surgery differently. However, in general, according to nlm.nih.gov, “Recovery after microdiskectomy (diskectomy) is usually fairly quick. After diskectomy or foraminotomy, you may still feel pain, numbness, or weakness along the path of the nerve that was under pressure. These symptoms should get better in a few weeks. Recovery after laminectomy and fusion surgery is longer. You will not be able to return to activities as quickly. It takes at least 3 to 4 months after surgery for bones to heal well, and healing may continue to happen for at least a year.” But it is not all in nearly a year, “If you had spinal fusion, you will probably be off work for 4 to 6 weeks if you are young and healthy and your job is not very strenuous. It may take 4 to 6 months for older patients with more extensive surgery to get back to work.”

I think the wisest part of the website is when the writers say, “The length of recovery will also depend on how bad your condition was before surgery.” But, your life would start to be different. Nlm.nih.gov shares, “Do not to bend at the waist. Instead, bend your knees and squat down to pick up something. Do not lift or carry anything heavier than around 10 pounds (nothing heavier than a milk carton). This means you should not lift a laundry basket, grocery bags, or small children. You should also avoid lifting something above your head until your fusion heals.”

You would be in need of help with the small stuff, and it is an adjustment in terms of how you will live your life for a while.

But aside from getting help, there is also the fact that you are going to be in great pain after the surgery. And because of that, the doctors will give you pain medicine. “Your doctor will give you a prescription for pain medicines. Get it filled when you go home so you have it available. If the pain is becoming worse, take your pain medicine to help before the pain becomes very bad. During the early recovery period, consider taking pain medicine about a half an hour before you are going to increase your activity.” Besides, traveling or going places will be different, of course. “Do not drive for the first 2 weeks after surgery. After 2 weeks, you may take short trips when necessary. Travel only for short distances as a passenger in a car. Avoid trips where you are sitting for a long period of time. If you have a long ride home from the hospital, stop every 30 to 45 minutes to briefly stretch.”
Recovery may be a slow process, but either way, you will thrive again.


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