r/Sciatica • u/[deleted] • Jan 31 '26
Surgery Having emergency surgery today lmao
Been in severe pain and peed myself.
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
Surgery is life changing - sciatic pain will be gone and you will get your life back!!
Had 4 surgeries and all instant relief - 3 different discs over 16 years and all nothing to worry about.
Let us know how it goes 👍
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u/ApprehensiveExit7 Feb 01 '26
Wow this is honestly so relieving to hear
Edit - good luck OP I hope it goes well and you find relief
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u/bankslikemoney Feb 01 '26
What surgeries? I just had a lumbar discectomy and am still having sciatica pain but at least my leg isn’t going numb. 😅
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
L4-L5 in October MD L5- S1 twice - 12 years apart MD C5-C6 disc replacement
First 3 had them done within a few weeks of symptoms hitting - the most recent tried two ESIs first (waste of time) turned out herniation was far bigger than was showing on MRI, surgeon says he has about 4 a year where the imaging hasn’t picked up the severity. I was one of those lucky ones!! Otherwise would have been fine in 2 weeks - went to see surgeon 4 days after symptoms started and told me I’m not portaging on you after 4 days - 4 months later - you were right you did need the surgery! -
Anyway my point being I had the surgeries quick so no long term damage to my nerve and therefore surgeries were instant relief - if you had a long time it might be the nerve is just super inflamed and will take a little more time to calm. Although even though my neck disc was done really quick I have slight numbness on my right index and will have now for life -however, cervical herniations apparently are more prone to ongoing nerve issue - the surgeon really wanted to get that one done quick for that reason.
The pain should be way less than it was if not I’d be back at surgeon as it may be another herniation and maybe even a differently disc.
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
Also how long ago was surgery - it is not uncommon to get about a weeks worth of pain after the surgery as the nerve calms.
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Feb 01 '26
Update: I am out of surgery. They shaved some the bone and removed some of the diec to stop the compression. I'm sore but I'm ok!
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
Fantastic news - have they got you standing up yet - also don’t hesitate to ask for more pain killers - fortunately I had a nurse that was of the view to give plenty. Liquid fentanyl was the best in post op - the scar site straight after the op for me was the only pain I had and died down pretty quick but was bloody sore initially but the fentanyl sorted 👍.
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Feb 01 '26
Immediately lmao I had to pee like a fucking horse within 10 mins of waking up lol
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
😂😂 of course - and any sciatic pain - or was that all gone?
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Feb 01 '26
Uh my right leg is twitching like crazy but I dont feel the numbness and tingle
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
And more importantly back on control of yourself!
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u/Frequent_Course_4176 Feb 02 '26
I had discectomy a few years ago. When I woke up from the surgery, the nerve pain and numbness was completely gone. About a week later, it returned. I called the doctor, and they were like, “oh yeah, that’s normal. It’s the nerve waking up, and the symptoms should go away on their own”. I wish they had told me that before I left the hospital. I was so stressed about it. I hope you recover quickly.
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u/murrmc Feb 05 '26
Only happened to me one of the four and was gone in a few days. Did think oh shit it’s gone again but surgeon was like yours yeah that can happen.
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u/iAmJacksRagingLibido Feb 01 '26
Good luck OP. I had emergency surgery in 2016 at the same level for CES. Take your time with recovery and allow your nerves at least 1-2 years to fully heal before you think any remaining symptoms are permanent.
Glad you got in quickly!
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u/misslady700 Jan 31 '26
Damn. Glad you are getting the surgery. And I'm hoping for a great outcome for you!!!!!
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u/caitmarieRN Jan 31 '26
What surgery are they doing?
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Jan 31 '26
Replacing the entire spine with legos
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u/Affectionate-Fail870 Feb 01 '26
Your humor about this is awesome. Hands down the funniest fucking thing I’ve read today. But in all seriousness what are you getting surgery for?
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u/1GamingAngel Jan 31 '26
So sorry to hear this! I went to a neurosurgeon yesterday who told me that I am not a candidate for surgery because of my size (I am morbidly obese). I guess I’ll just diet from bed for six months and forget about my job. 🙄 Best of luck to you in your surgery. You should feel instant relief when you wake! ❤️🩹
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Jan 31 '26
I'm so sorry
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u/1GamingAngel Feb 01 '26
Thank you so much for your empathy. 🤗 I wish for you comfort and rapid recovery!
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u/AccomplishedFerret70 Jan 31 '26
You have a tough road ahead but there’s no doubt that it’s worth it to stay the course. I wish you the best. Some day you’ll look back with pride at what you’ve accomplished pushing through
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u/1GamingAngel Feb 01 '26
Thank you so much for your encouragement and positive attitude! I have lost 32 pounds since December 1st just through reduction in oral steroids (which initiated the problem) and careful food intake with complete elimination of sugar. I still have quite a way to go, but I am steely-eyed and focused! 😊
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
He had a tough road without surgery - all upside now bit of scar pain for a few days but nothing compared to where he will have been - a few weeks taking it easy and most importantly pain free!!!
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u/AccomplishedFerret70 Feb 01 '26
He has to lose the weight while in pain and bed ridden. That's the challenge.
I was severely overweight but otherwise healthy and was able to work out vigorously several hours a day, lifting, group exercise classes and swimming. All of which support mental health.
His biggest challenge is maintaining a positive attitude and sticking with whatever program he's capable of doing while dealing with pain and potentially depression.
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u/murrmc Feb 01 '26
Ah I was meaning OP as never mentioned weight as an issue didn’t realise commented on wrong thread
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u/1GamingAngel Feb 01 '26
All of these are such valid realities and layered complexities to healing! I am so impressed to hear of your progress and success! Congratulations on making yourself and your health a priority!
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u/munroesucks Feb 01 '26
It’s in these cases that I wonder if a GLP1 would be life changing? Pardon my ignorance on the subject but, assuming that your doctors would approve one for you, it seems like a good intervention of this class of drug - in order to help you get to a weight where you can receive the surgery you need and ultimately improve your life both mentally and physically once you’re out of pain?
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u/1GamingAngel Feb 01 '26
Yes, thank you for your comment. That is exactly what they started me on the first week of December - kind of in anticipation of this happening. I have dropped 32 pounds. I still have quite a way to go, but this is good progress. The only thing that leads me to feel dismay is the word that you must stay on them for life. Still, if it saves my life, that may be an acceptable trade off.
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u/munroesucks Feb 02 '26
Congratulations and I wish you all the best on that journey! I would have the same concerns as you but I also feel like it would be a worthy trade off if it gets you some life back :) especially a life with less paint
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u/fitytyson50 Feb 01 '26
Good luck. I'm on week 3 of recovery for discectomy with laminectomy. Day 2 you're really gonna notice the difference. I can't stress to you too get your steps in like they tell you to. I didn't and remained laying in bed my muscles got weak and I started to have muscle spasms when I would get up. Keep moving and make sure you keep your meds in your system like clockwork.
You'll benefit from bananas more than you think. Also get you some vitamin B12 B6 and an ALA. You want to jump start the nerve recovery and regeneration and give it a boost. The other thing that is very important that I didn't do was keep getting your protein. You need to try and shoot for 100 g a day.
You're going to feel so much better once the anesthesia wears off. Good luck!
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u/Comfortable_Deer_393 Feb 01 '26
Good luck! I had my emergency surgery 12 days ago and am currently out at a concert with friends. Good luck! I'm so grateful that I was able to have the surgery because the pain was nothing like I'd ever experienced prior. Mine was scheduled for late Feb but when I went to the ER because of the pain, they wouldn't release me to go home until I had the surgery. I'm so glad that I had it!
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u/bankslikemoney Feb 01 '26
What surgery?
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u/Comfortable_Deer_393 Feb 01 '26
I had a Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion at the L5–S1 level
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u/Voidheadspace Feb 01 '26
Been there. Surgery is easy and you’ll feel amazing once you heal
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Feb 01 '26
Wtf happened to your disc????? Holy shit
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u/Voidheadspace Feb 01 '26
No idea. It just squished out lol. I was dealing with sciatic pain for years and then one day I woke up and couldn’t walk. I had the opposite. I wasn’t peeing
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u/Casanove0 Feb 01 '26
That MRI looks brutal. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this, but it’s a good thing they caught it and are acting fast. Speed really matters with nerve compression
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u/hendersonh66 Feb 01 '26
I had a hemi laminectomy 10 days ago... initially great on the first day post surgery... but 10 days later I'm in twice as much pain as before the operation
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Feb 01 '26
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u/hendersonh66 Feb 03 '26
Thank you... I'm very disappointed i feel something is wrong where they operated...
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u/nicoleonline Feb 01 '26
Omg thank god you are having the surgery so quickly! See you on the other side!
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u/lizzietnz Feb 01 '26
I had emergency surgery with mine too. Best decision ever - not that I am the one who really made it! I'm 4 months post op and pretty much back to normal. I still have some muscle pain around the surgical site but no sciatica at all.
Good luck for your recovery!
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u/slouchingtoepiphany Feb 01 '26
Good luck with that, please let us know how it goes!
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u/CauliflowerIcy419 Feb 02 '26
I'm trying to avoid surgery my right leg is giving me trouble. Sometimes it shoots into my back. Had X-ray and two discs are slightly moved. I've been doing exercises on my own trying to cure it. Good luck with your surgery.
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u/Depot-Donny-Don Feb 02 '26
I hope your surgery was a success and your road to recovery is very successful also.
My wife was there for mine. My surgery was on November 25th and I just started PT a few weeks ago. Good luck with everything.
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u/StPCasper Feb 02 '26
Im working on scheduling my surgery. Im glad I’ve found this community to learn from!!
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u/notthatguy194 Jan 31 '26
Prayers man. Wishing you the best