drewfromrisca Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 636 Location: Hammersmith, London
Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:22 pm
Hi Tim and Hedgehog, it seems like you guys are positive about the op. It's looking like I might have to have 2 discs replaced. Would you recommend it? What were the worries. etc etc? My specialist is not very positive about me having the op. I also have degenerative disc disease and a hip problem that hasn't been diagnosed yet.
Cheeky question but how much did you pay for the op on private?
The Running Man Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 116 Location: Calne : Wiltshire
Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:31 pm
Hi guys :
For further reassurance I had a discectomy on C6/C7 about 15 years ago after months and months of what I can only describe as relentless misery. I had the steel plate screwed onto my vertebrae after the bone graft from my hip and from that day I got my life back.
I've stopped all contact sport but have run marathons, triathlons (inc half ironman) and have never had a moments doubt or regret about the op. I made damn sure I did everything the docs said I should - rested when I was told to - eased back in carefully when I was given the green light and generally erred on the side of caution til I was sure I felt right.
Now doing 200 miles plus on the bike and when I'm not injured running about 25-30 miles per week.
I would thoroughly recommend this procedure assuming you get a good surgeon and good recuperation advice.
BEST OF LUCK!!
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