Just wanted to jump in and say that I have had both a MI discectomy (lumbar) and a cervical fusion (single level) and I am very happy with the results of both.
The MI surgery was amazing..I walked out of the hospital hours after the procedure and have not had any issues since (this was almost 2 yrs ago).
The fusion has been a bit more difficult to 'recover' from but I am now at the point where I am as fit (or more) as I was prior to the surgery (in October).
So if the doctors all agree that surgery is the best option it doesn't mean the end of working out..not at all. I have used these as motivation to come back stronger (of course I have slightly adjusted 'what' I do in the gym but I still walk out dripping in sweat and happy)..
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