I purchased a large rubbermaid plastic cart with 3 shallow tub levels. I was not allowed to lift anything heavier than a paper bag for months. THis proved invaluable in moving things around the house, laundry, dinner to the table.
Definitely get a grabber, buy the best one you can, I broke several of them. I was squatting to clean my closet when I got home, a little OCD
I asked Dr. Clavel if that was okay by email as my hubby was going insane. Dr Clavel said..if it is an emergency that you need to squat yes, but I can't think of one so don't. I did have 3 levels, so maybe your restrictions won't be so severe.
Make sure if you have access to pain meds that you fill them before you go. Stock up on your favorite movies/books for the first week or so. If your bed is hard I would get an overlay. I used one in Spain, but didn't need it when I got home.
But it's been a year and I feel fantastic. Best of luck!
Laurie
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50 y.o.
WW athlete- triathlete, runner, tennis
2008-0nset of pain..MRI-DDD L4-L5 annular tear. Pain labeled discogenic with radiation to unilateral hip, no radiculopathy
2009-facet inj, radiograph ablation, SI joint injections, cryoablation stubborn no relief
2010-retired d/t pain. more injections
2011-IDET of L3-L5. Pain unchanged, up 50 lbs!
2011-Lumbar ADR recommended by Ortho and 2 neuros. In appeals w/ins. May choose Europe for M6
Need to lose lbs
