What To Expect And Should I Do It?

[tomtomtom]

1) I've been scheduled for a double laminectomy. Any recommendations from members? The more I read the more dangerous this procedure looks. I have terrible pains down my leg, feet and back hurts like a bitc# all the time. Can anyone give me a clue as to what results I should expect? Should I turn them down and say no to it? The leg pain gets unbearable at times, feet always sting/burn.

2) Does the VA give convalescent ratings for this? If so how do I apply?

[jbasser]

If it is service connected then the convalesence should be approved. File it before you have surgury.

Sometimes there is risk involved as with any surgury. It will never be the same but the surgury can relieve some spinal presure and nerve pressure to help you feel better.

J

Edited November 14, 2010 by jbasser

[john999]

Why not get a second opinion?

[brokensoldier244th]

you'll have a rehab period after of several weeks or more (they will tell you). During that time you should qualify for 100% convalescent. pay. They should do it on their own, but follow up on it and make sure you put in for it or let the RO know.

[brokensoldier244th]

Good luck, too. I have a friend (non-vet) that just had a single discectomy done and it was out patient and he feels great. He's pain free for the first time in months.

[retiredat44]

If it is service connected then the convalesence should be approved. File it before you have surgury.

Sometimes there is risk involved as with any surgury. It will never be the same but the surgury can relieve some spinal presure and nerve pressure to help you feel better.

J

MY surgeon gold me the footbalplayers get these and return to playing football..

mine took away the leg pain but left me in bad terrible back pain..

I had kaiser at the time and for 6 months they tol dme no to an MRI, after 6 months they gave me one and found I did have a broken disc..

But, I also have degenerative disc disease.. so I feel partially crippled.. some days better than others..

it wil probably take away the leg pain, but leave you with a weak and sore back.. if you can do physcial therapy often to keep your back muscles in good shape that will help.. but if you cannot extercise, you back will always hurt. and doing simple tasks will be painful..

I cannot do exercises because of intestinal disease along with degenerative disc disease..

if that is your only problem, you maybe ok.. but there is no gurantee.. if there are no other options, that to stop the pain down your legs, then you probably need to go through with the surgery.. I see/read about more procedures, but not sure if the VA offers any other procedures..