Unreal! I'm too young for this crap!

AAlmeter · 01-27-2009, 12:58 PM

Its OK, stay positive, **** happens.

I had a similar surgery (minus the fusion) when I was 20. My brother had a fusion as well as a disc replacement when he was 28 (I think). He's still been able to play with the kids, he can lift as necessary, he works out daily, and leads a normal life.

Be diligent in your recovery and in keeping yourself in good shape after surgery.

If you're feeling iffy about the surgery itself, you can always reschedule after getting a 2nd (or 3rd) opinion. For my particular case, I opted out of a fusion for a badly herniated disc, and instead took the path of a less aggressive surgical procedure.

Hope all turns out well for you....and that you quickly feel relief from the pain.

01-27-2009, 12:58 PM	#5
AAlmeter F.U.B.O. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: Buffalo Posts: 288 Trading: (0)	Re: Unreal! I'm too young for this crap! Its OK, stay positive, **** happens. I had a similar surgery (minus the fusion) when I was 20. My brother had a fusion as well as a disc replacement when he was 28 (I think). He's still been able to play with the kids, he can lift as necessary, he works out daily, and leads a normal life. Be diligent in your recovery and in keeping yourself in good shape after surgery. If you're feeling iffy about the surgery itself, you can always reschedule after getting a 2nd (or 3rd) opinion. For my particular case, I opted out of a fusion for a badly herniated disc, and instead took the path of a less aggressive surgical procedure. Hope all turns out well for you....and that you quickly feel relief from the pain.