Spinal Fusion Recovery Advice Needed

I’m having a spinal fusion Thursday! What was helpful in your recovery? How long were you on pain meds? Anything else I should know? Thanks for any advice!

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Flightlessbird

1y ago

What was most helpful to me was to move as much as possible. I found out I was allergic to narcotics in the hospital so I only had ibuprofen but I was on antibiotics and steroids for I believe 1-2 weeks. And remember to take a moment to breathe before they take you back. It's scary but it's over before you know it. I hope all goes smoothly!

Belugabear

1y ago

thank you so much! I’m nervous about moving but I’ll do it as much as possible. I’m seriously impressed you managed without narcotics!

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