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11-15-2014, 10:42 AM
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How long can I expect before I return to work
I had a multi-level ADR at the C5-7 and a Lumbar Fusion at the L5/S1. How long do you think it will take before I am released to return back to work?
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1998- Injured neck and back in USAF 2011 - Started experiencing Severe Symptoms, Migranes, numbness, spasms in legs and feet and sciatica. Feb 2014 - Received upper Lumbar Injection - Severe Allergy to injection Mar 2014 - MRI of Cervical and Lumbar, protruding disc in C3-7, Herniated Disc in L5/S1, placed on STD and FMLA ) July 2014 - Stem Cell Procedure performed Oct 20, 2014 - ADR (MOBI-C) at C5-7 and Anterior Fusion at L5/S1 by Dr. Pettine and Dr. Techy 
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11-15-2014, 01:28 PM
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I went back after a month, but modified to half days for awhile here and there. Can stay for whole days now but take a half hour here or there to lay flat and stretch hammies out with a t shirt. Feels real good!
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea. Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try. MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge. L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc. DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia. Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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11-15-2014, 03:50 PM
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Thanks! My paperwork says 6-12 weeks. Was just wondering what other's were told and how long was it truly. I would think since I had two different procedures done mine would be more like 12 weeks but we shall see.
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1998- Injured neck and back in USAF 2011 - Started experiencing Severe Symptoms, Migranes, numbness, spasms in legs and feet and sciatica. Feb 2014 - Received upper Lumbar Injection - Severe Allergy to injection Mar 2014 - MRI of Cervical and Lumbar, protruding disc in C3-7, Herniated Disc in L5/S1, placed on STD and FMLA ) July 2014 - Stem Cell Procedure performed Oct 20, 2014 - ADR (MOBI-C) at C5-7 and Anterior Fusion at L5/S1 by Dr. Pettine and Dr. Techy
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11-16-2014, 03:45 PM
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Hey, take the time if you got the time. Enjoy it and be good to yourself!
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea. Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try. MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge. L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc. DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia. Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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11-19-2014, 08:28 PM
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Return to work
I did not go back for two months, give the bone time to get a good jump on growth.
Then I went to half days, I am four months this past saturday, and still believe it may be awhile before I am 100%. Shoveled a little bit of snow on Monday, but did not really lift a lot, more liked pushed. Takes time and no one is the same, some can heal in a short time, others may take a year. Just push a little and listen to your body.
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Jerry, Somewhere Ohio L2-3 herniation, two days before Thanksgiving, 2012, Discectomy/Laminectomy, 3/13 Numbness in the right leg, lateral femoral, gone, July 10, 2014 L45 M6 ADR, July 15 PLIF L5-S1, Not able to access L51 Anterior.
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11-24-2014, 09:07 AM
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Today I hit the 5 week mark and see my surgeon next Tuesday. My boss is calling me today to see when I think I will be able to go back to work. I've been gone since March 5th due to all the set backs from insurance. I can't believe she held my job this long but I really don't have any idea and won't be able to tell her much until I see the doc. My paperwork said 6-12 weeks.
Thanks for the estimation.
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1998- Injured neck and back in USAF 2011 - Started experiencing Severe Symptoms, Migranes, numbness, spasms in legs and feet and sciatica. Feb 2014 - Received upper Lumbar Injection - Severe Allergy to injection Mar 2014 - MRI of Cervical and Lumbar, protruding disc in C3-7, Herniated Disc in L5/S1, placed on STD and FMLA ) July 2014 - Stem Cell Procedure performed Oct 20, 2014 - ADR (MOBI-C) at C5-7 and Anterior Fusion at L5/S1 by Dr. Pettine and Dr. Techy
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11-24-2014, 09:17 PM
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Work
I would go back when I feel good and strong, You do want to go too early and re injure yourself But most of all No House Work
All The Best RacerX
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1995 L5-S1 Herniation, Laminactomy 2007 L3-L4 Bulge Disc w/tears L4-L5 No Surgery 2009 Herniated L4-L5 Huge, Micro Disectomy L5-S1 Foraminotomy Re Herniated 6 months later PAIN 2011 surgery L4-L5 L5-S1 Foraminotomy, Lam,Facetectomies, Coflex-F Still In pain looking for solutions 9 Surgicial solutions $$?? 
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11-26-2014, 08:30 PM
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Part time
Can you go back to work part time of half day, this is a good go between, make sure you have a good cushion, if you don't want to make your own chair, maybe go something like gelco products or a skwoosh seat, has gel and allows movement, flex and helps relieve strain.
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Jerry, Somewhere Ohio L2-3 herniation, two days before Thanksgiving, 2012, Discectomy/Laminectomy, 3/13 Numbness in the right leg, lateral femoral, gone, July 10, 2014 L45 M6 ADR, July 15 PLIF L5-S1, Not able to access L51 Anterior.
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11-29-2014, 11:19 AM
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I see my doctor this week (Tues). My boss said if I can't go back to work full-time by next Monday she would have to let me go. I am pretty much thinking I will lose my job. I've been with the state for 10 years and am really surprised they have held my job for 9 months already. I was hoping that if I could go back to work by the New Year full-time she might consider it since she does have a temp doing my job. I guess we'll find out on Tuesday. It will be six weeks on Monday.
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1998- Injured neck and back in USAF 2011 - Started experiencing Severe Symptoms, Migranes, numbness, spasms in legs and feet and sciatica. Feb 2014 - Received upper Lumbar Injection - Severe Allergy to injection Mar 2014 - MRI of Cervical and Lumbar, protruding disc in C3-7, Herniated Disc in L5/S1, placed on STD and FMLA ) July 2014 - Stem Cell Procedure performed Oct 20, 2014 - ADR (MOBI-C) at C5-7 and Anterior Fusion at L5/S1 by Dr. Pettine and Dr. Techy
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12-01-2014, 09:00 PM
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Follow up
Follow up with HR, and make sure you call them and leave them an email, keep copies of both.
9 months is a long time. But call HR and ask if you can go back to work Part Time, this may be an option. I did that for a month.
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Jerry, Somewhere Ohio L2-3 herniation, two days before Thanksgiving, 2012, Discectomy/Laminectomy, 3/13 Numbness in the right leg, lateral femoral, gone, July 10, 2014 L45 M6 ADR, July 15 PLIF L5-S1, Not able to access L51 Anterior.
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