Back Surgery

So I'm currently recovering from a Spinal Fusion of the L4-L5 vertibrae. The procedure was done on April 30th, spent the first 3 days in th hospital but been home since. Physcally can't do much and have to wear a back brace 24/7. Hopefully I'll be starting physical therapy next week if my surgeon clears me for it.

Been there, done that. Mine was the L5-S1 fusion. TLIF with the rods and screws. They were only able to support the left side, as the right side, the screws stripped out and broke off. This was 12-2010. So I have had time to heal.
Wear that back brace for as long as you can, and NO HEAVY LIFTING!!. Take as many vitamin supplements as you can get your hands on. I recommend the vitamin B complex a.m and afternoon , Vitamin D of course, Silica complex, fish oil, Glucosamine& Chondroitin 3x a day. these all help the joints to rebuild the necessary bone and cushions.
Take it easy for the 1st three to 6 months with just walking and slow windmill stretches and touch the toes. Sit ups come with time but try to strengthen the abba dabba's. 2 years b4 you finally start to feel strong in the back again.

Hopefully you have disability pay to fall back on as it is best to give it time to heal properly. If not, don't let them rush you back to work as you do not wanna screw up that surgery.

Best of luck to you and I will pray for your speedy recovery!
Wellcome to the forum!

hope it went well, my brother had back surgery almost a year ago, still in pain. they didn't fuse his back, they should've, but they just ground away at one of his bones, he finally saw another doctor and he said the 1st dr did the wrong surgery. meanwhile my brother lost his job cause the owner of his dealership sold it off, and my brother got screwed basically. Hes hoping soon to have the fusion, he gets off the couch like a 80+ year old, and walks almost the same. hes 34, sucks.

take it easy
tommy