Back Surgery Question

[gmartin]

I am wondering if anyone on the forum has had a fusion back surgery and how they feel afterwards riding their wing?
On 6/15I am scheduled to have an L5-S1 disc removed then the joint fused together. I realize that ends this years riding, am wanting to know what to expect next year? Since our bikes are heavy, my mind is full of what it's right now.
The surgeon I found uses robotics for the surgery,So not a lot of muscle is disturbed. He even 3d prints the area he is going to work on, to practice the right angles to get to the disc.

I guess this will give some time to redo my single carb runners and replace the seat with a better cushion for next year.
Thanks

 

[julimike54]

No real input, just want to wish you best of luck!

 

[dan filipi]

I have no input either other than do what the doctors tell you and take advantage of physical therapy for as long as you can.

 

[gmartin]

Thanks guys.
I did visit my son in Indy today and managed to walk 5 miles at the Indy Speedway. It actually was more of a hobbling stumble. But it was fun to watch the cars run. On the backstretch they hit 243 mph. Pretty awesome.

 

[pidjones]

They are awesome to watch. I got to see the 500 once. It was a long time ago - so long that Andretti won! There is a lot of walking involved to do most anything there. For your back, listen to the doctors, but make sure you have the BEST! No one has more interest in your health than you.

 

[Denver]

Ask if a microdisectomy can be done instead in your situation.
I chose a Nurosurgeon over the orthopedic surgeon.
Because choosing a microdiscetomy.
Gives one the ability to still BEND.
Fusing removes that option forever.