03-14-2012, 02:25 PM
Debra- no, I did not have a disc replacement. At the time of my surgery it was a newish-procedure. I am sure technology and surgical advances are better now.
Originally I had 4 herniated discs, two of which were really bad. The other two are doing ok now and we are keeping an eye on them. Being fit helps immensely.
My surgeon told me as long as I keep my weight down and my abs tight I should be ok and she is right.
At first I had a minimal procedure and did great after that, until I sneezed unexpectedly after 3 months and blew the whole thing out like a jelly doughnut.
The sneeze left me in the hospital for 8 days with a double fusion of L4/l5-L5/S1.