Everyone is different. I had a laminectomy for a herniated L5 in 1968 as a result of an injury in the Marine Corps.
I really didn't have much choice. If I was on my feet for ten minutes, my right leg went numb. The operation was done by a neurosurgeon of national recognition, even though orthopedic surgeons do the same operation. My family doctor told me he wouldn't question anyone else's skills, but if he had to have the same operation done he would just as soon have Dr. Gogela do it. That was enough for me.
The operation was done in May, and I did stay off water skis that summer, but by fall I was pretty much full speed. Over the years, though, I've learned quite a few tricks to protect my back. I'll NEVER lift something heavy with someone else for fear they'll mess up and throw it all onto me. My wife always wants to help me, but I tell her, "Just leave me alone. I'll get it done my way".
Faced with the same situation, I wouldn't hesitate to have it done again. Still have a bit of permanent numbness on the surface in my right thigh but that's a non-issue.
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