So....back has been getting progressively worse, got MRI this week, severe 7mm protrusion from L5S1. 3rd and final injection did nothing, shooting BBs at a freight train. PT saw the MRI and is ceasing treatment until I at least meet with my crew of docs (internist, pain mgt, and surgeon) to get on the same page.
So far met with my internist and I'm going to at least meet with surgeon but try another month or two of weight loss/swimming/core. Going to snag an inversion table today to at least decompress a little.
I'm not bedridden or anything, I work my ass off, play/coach my kids/live life but not going to lie it hurts like hell right now. Pain meds and going to try gabapentin for nerve relief starting Monday....I know that's not a long term solution but it's helping make do. I went and hit golf balls for an hour yesterday just to prove I still could, albeit a 3/4 old man swing. Sore as hell today but whatevs.
Here's the thing I'd really like to know from you guys that have had a discectomy....how long are you really "off" work and were you happy you had it? I own two small businesses and while that provides copious Paddock money I can't really be "off" work for two weeks. If they encourage walking, I'm walking my ass at work. Plus just seems like the success rate is not great. For example, Preds how did you reherniate?
I'm just pretty freaked out at a knife to my back, honestly. Go back and forth but leaning against it.