Having back surgery what are my chances of a successful surgery?
My husband is having back surgery. Lower back-ruptured disk that is sitting on a pack of nerves. Many, many people have said it doesn’t help. Should he go ahead and have the surgery in hopes it helps him or cancel it. Please I need some answers from someone who may have had this surgery before.
This is a 3 year old injury and shots will only be a waste of money and time. Physical Therapy didn’t work.
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I guess it depends on what type of help you are looking for. Do you want him completely pain free? That would be nice but it’s not very likley. My husband has been through 6 back operations. 4 were ruptured disc’s 1 was bone fragments and 1 was a bone fusion. Completey pain free would be so wonderful but we both know it’s not likley.
On the other hand, the pain he does have is not anywhere close to the pain he had BEFORE surgery. He’s learned over the years to put up with it. He gets pain meds that do a little but not a lot. And after any injury or surgery, you are more likely to get arthriits.
It’s been 24 years now for him.
Praying for you husband. And for you! I know what it’s like to watch someone you love go through all that pain and fear.