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Suggest Post Spinal Surgery Care For Comfortable Recovery
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Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Question : Four weeks ago, I had spinal surgery at the Toronto Western. It was the fusing of the L4 and L5 using minimally invasive surgery techniques. My question is, how will I know that I am fit to return to work? I am walking 3-5 km a day, have full energy for about 5 hours a day, am sleeping 12-13 hours a day, and feel fabulous. Besides walking, should I be doing anything else to promote my health?
Brief Answer:
Six weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic.
1. Usually 6 weeks is good time to return back to work after any spinal procedure.
2. You are doing well according to your physical ability that you have mentioned.
3. A post operative check investigations are required to make sure that procedure went well.
4. MRI lumbar spine is investigation of choice after a spinal procedure.
5. Advised not to lift weights and bent forward - rather pick up from sideways. That should be fine.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
Six weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic.
1. Usually 6 weeks is good time to return back to work after any spinal procedure.
2. You are doing well according to your physical ability that you have mentioned.
3. A post operative check investigations are required to make sure that procedure went well.
4. MRI lumbar spine is investigation of choice after a spinal procedure.
5. Advised not to lift weights and bent forward - rather pick up from sideways. That should be fine.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Dear Dr. Garnesh, thank you for your answer. Could I ask a follow up question: How much Calcium and Vit D ought I to be taking to ensure that my vertebrae fuse well?
thanks
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thanks
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Brief Answer:
Suggestions below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thank you for your follow-up query.
Vitamin D 0.25 mcg once in the morning
Calcium 500 mg twice ( morning and evening )
However you should follow the treating doctor prescription as the doctor will be aware or other medical conditions.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
Suggestions below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thank you for your follow-up query.
Vitamin D 0.25 mcg once in the morning
Calcium 500 mg twice ( morning and evening )
However you should follow the treating doctor prescription as the doctor will be aware or other medical conditions.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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