25% of my spine...

[Jackofalltrades]

Is to be fused on Weds the 13th. Fusing T-3 thru T-11, which is also 75% of my thoracic spine. Not looking forward to the procedure, but I have high hopes for the long term prognosis.

Anyone have any experience with fusion? I'm looking for tips, wisdom or general heads up as I try to prepare for this mentally and physically.

Unfortunately, this crap will likely keep my from my annual journey to Spartanburg for TC- provided a CBA is done in time, which is my biggest regret at this time.

Prayers are also welcome.

[Hawk]

that's pretty damn extreme! They wouldn't even fuse me at L5/S1 and L4/L5 when they were in horrible shape.

Good luck though

[teeray]

Good luck. I hope it gets you feeling better :)

[jasonluckydog]

man that sounds painful, happy speedy recovery! Well maybe not happy but you know what I mean.

[PanthaSan]

Good luck buddy. I really hope it helps. I get all freaked out just going to the bonecrusher for an adjustment.

[Darth Biscuit]

My uncle had two vertebrae fused and he's back to playing golf now...

[charlotte49er]

Don't end up like me. Of course my injury wasn't as a result of spinal fusion, I had a on the job accident.

Good luck man!

[bleys]

look to find a very knowledgeable massage therapist.. I expect if you're anything like my dad, you're back will need adjusted from time to time.. maybe even every week in the beginning..

do yourself a favor and never pick up anything heavy (or over 15lbs) again..

[Hawk]

not much adjusting to do to a fused spine, but the physio part of it is going to be a must.

[Jackofalltrades]

Can't imagine trying to get a job after this, I'm so damn limited physically now.

[Chaos]

Can't imagine trying to get a job after this, I'm so damn limited physically now.

What is your background or trade?

[Scrumtrilescent]

Contortionist.

[bleys]

not much adjusting to do to a fused spine, but the physio part of it is going to be a must.

not so much on the spine, muscles that may be out of whack from time to time..

[mr beauxjangles]

Damn. Sorry to hear that. I had to decide between fusion and lots of physical therapy plus an obtrusive back brace for six months after having compression fractures to T3-T8 ranging between 25% and 40%. I chose the brace. I'm not sure how that's going to work out for me in the long-term. I hope your recovery is as quick and painless as possible. If you don't have a Netflix subscription, get one now!