Has anyone suffered with herniated lumbar disc's? I've been suffering for well over a year, since I've lost the 50lbs, my feet are killing me. It's affecting my ability to work out because I feel crippled afterwards. I saw the spine center dr yesterday and he recommended one more test then spine surgery.

However, I do not want surgery. I am not willing to undergo this. Any ideas or sucessful experiences with non-surgical herniated discs? I was also told by the dr that I pose a big challenge, because of my unstable weight. Which is a good thing.

I feel a little defeated. I had WLS in an effort to see if my back would heal up and it's gotten much worse. I am dealing with alot of pain but hardly talk about it. Since, I've been so happy after my RNY.

Jennifer :help:

God Bless you Jennifer! I wish I knew something to help! I'm praying for you! Please keep us posted; I may be following in your foot steps before long myself.

Don't know anything about it or what will help, but thinking about you. Hope you feel better soon.

Hey I hope you feel better Jennifer. My Dad had those way back when and had surgeries. If you can stay away from that then by all means do it. It didnt help him all that much. They did a fusion of the spine a couple of years ago and that has helped more than anything. I wish you luck with this. I have watched my Dad suffer too long with those. Hopefully they can fix yours and make it right.

Angie

I have a loonng drawn out story about a co-work of mine who had a couple of heriated disks, its a funny story. Yea, I know, no help for you. But if I see ya, I'll tell you.

Im just too lazy to type.

Thanks. Now I have a sore throat and ear ache. What a wonderful birthday this is going to be. I am hoping to avoid any type of surgery.

I will ask dr b also

I would have thought the weight loss would relieve some of the disc problem as well. Have you considered some physical water therapy? My dad had a horrible time with herniated discs and even had surgery without a lot of difference like you said, but the water and physical therapy seemed to help some. I am not an expert by far, but just thought I would pass that along. You are a brave individual!