“It has been 10 months since surgery. I was walking the day after surgery without the back pain that had become part of my life. Since then, I have built myself back up to walking, jogging, swimming, and even playing golf all without the pain that had become my constant companion. The picture is of me splitting wood this morning. I still have some tingling and numbness in my feet as the nerves haven’t completely regenerated, but there is still time. Even if that never happens, the ability to be active again is very welcome.
I wanted to get this surgery because of my concerns with deterioration of adjacent levels and considerably lower flexibility that occur with a spinal fusion. It is my hope that the TOPS surgery and getting back to a more normal range of motion will reduce this. I have been pleased with the results and my ability to return to an active lifestyle! I am very happy that I got the TOPS spinal surgery!”
