Any recommendations for strong healing after lumbar fusion? (remedies, surgery)

[gt87]

Hi everyone. I am a 29 year old male. 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. I'm not in the greatest shape but not terrible either. I had a L5-S1 lumbar fusion 2 weeks ago due to an ongoing injury that occurred when I was in the Army 7 years ago. Aside from a healthy diet and exercise does anyone have an recommendations on things I can take/do to make the healing process quick and effective as possible. I'm open to trying an type of vitamins or remedies or anything else that could help. Thanks!

[lunetunelover]

Walk as much as you can/as your doctor tells you.


Seriously, it will make it better for you.

[gt87]

Originally Posted by lunetunelover

Walk as much as you can/as your doctor tells you.


Seriously, it will make it better for you.

Thank you, I have been walking around a lot. Started with short walks up and down the hallway. Now I am able to take short walks to the end of my street and back. Eventually I want to be able to walk 2 miles a day and start swimming.

[jaminhealth]

Hope you will do very good with this surgery. I have a back issue for over 60 yrs but no surgery. I would make sure about antioxidants like Vit C, Vit E and I love grape seed ex. I take a lot of supplements and live with complications from a hip replacement.

You are young and keep walking and listen to your doctor. Keep weight in good place, extra weight doesn't help anything.