Spine Surgery What to Expect

When we plan a spine surgery, our goal is to improve your mobility and pain control while helping you get back to a lifestyle you will enjoy. Learn what to expect from spine surgery at IU Health

[MissilemanIII]

19 spinal surgeries. Many full spinal fusions. I remember the small surgeries. I laugh at them now. Have to admit it's hard. Painful but so worth it.

[guitarsarelikestupid]

I didn't have near as much pain after my C-spinal stenosis surgery but neuro icu sucked. And I had pretty bad emergence agitation. The regular room had a tv. I didn't even know how long my surgery was. It was almost 11 hours. Both sides of my neck. I'm alive. I can walk again. Maybe I will run again someday.

[callmeha-esthetic]

I have to get spinal fusion for my 43.1 degree curve and im only 12 and a half. Terrified but its a blessing that I didnt have to go through a brace.

[monkeystank]

I had this fusion 3 yrs ago, though it was painful at home trying to get up, it was well worth it. Im nearly back to normal, except I just had cervicle fusion surgery 3 months ago. Having issues with this that I didnt have with my lower spine fusion 3 yrs ago.

[Mistyeyez]

I'm 12 and got diagnosed with scoliosis today. Idk when I'm having my surgery, but hopefully it goes well.

Edit: Guys, I have not had the surgery yet. I don't have a date for it yet.

Second edit: I've had the surgery done on 18, 10, 23. It was hell for the first four weeks and the painkillers made me puke everywhere due to my acid reflux. My spine is (almost) completely straight now! It's worth every risk.

Third edit: I was thirteen when I eventually had my surgery. No matter how old you are, you have every right to be afraid of getting ANY kind of surgery. This one isn't as bad as most. The risk of complications after is 4% (as told by my surgeon) and the only thing to be TRULY afraid of is the recovery process.
The nurses WILL make you walk, you have to urinate before they can discharge you, and the ride home will be TORTURE.

[jptlzdn]

I had spinal surgeries two of them years ago. And I may need to have it done again.

[crypticshadows]

I have to get a surgery to get rid of a tumor I’m really scared

[t.h.]

I could not have recovered if not for the absolute devotion of my adult daughter. I wasn't expecting the horrible nerve pain shooting down both arms so bad I could hardly use them for days.

[angelsheffield]

I'm afraid to haveing spinal infusion the 26th

[kkermi]

I’m so nervous. I’m too young. I’m having it at nine. I’m scared my curve is in the 90s.

[rockyboi]

im getting surgry on jan.4th i will have ti stay at the hospital for 2-3 weeks I'm very scared

[elliottnoland]

Imagine having severe 6 hour kyphosis back surgery a week from tomorrow at 15 years old 😓

[jasontaft]

I had spine surgery in December 19th 2019 they put 4metal plates and 7 screw's in my neck and it sucks to cuz I already had a lot surgery done on my body my right leg had 7surgery my left leg 1surgery they put 2 metal screws but in my left leg and before I had spine surgery my doctor told me that u going to need spine surgery and my doctor told me that my spine is not looking good and you are going to need spine surgery before u go paralyzed and I said whatever lol and I don't listening to my doctor and I wish I did listen to my doctor cuz when he said that to me 2019 then 2weeks my whole body went paralyzed 4 months I was really to give up I was but one person that did not yet give up that was my best friend and My hero that is my mom her name is Marilyn Odette brown and on my mom birthday my mom passed away on her birthday she was born on 1951-6-30-2020 she is still my best friend and My number 1mom I love you Mom I miss you a whole lot and my wife passed away last year February first of cancer she was born in December 9th of 197-9- 2020 she was friend and My rock

[oliviazaldivar]

if you're considering getting spinal fusion for scoliosis DONT DO IT DONT DO IT DONT DO IT!!! I had my spine fused with 22 screws and 2 rods from C3 to L2 five years ago when I was 19 and I have been suffering from debilitating pain since. The best years of my life have been wasted laying in bed. I struggle severely with putting on my shoes, lifting anything, wearing a backpack, wearing a bra, standing for more than 2 hours and even sleeping. I can't even get through a nail appointment without taking breaks to lay down. I can no longer participate in my favourite activities. I'm FUSED in a slouched position. I take so much tylenol and advil to cope with the pain and as result I have accidentally poisoned myself on more than one occasion just trying to get through the day. getting this surgery has been my greatest regret. If you're considering spinal fusion for yourself or for your child, don't do it. It will ruin your life. Sometimes I wish I died on that table. I'd rather be dead than be forced to live the rest of my life like this.

[AkankshaKumariLSC]

I have straightening of lumbo sacral spine partial sacralization of l5.. what should I do after diagnosis