[nagdu] Recovery from spinal fusion

[Toni Eames]

Hi folks,

Four years ago I had a lumbar spinal fusion at l4,5.  My recovery was 
relatively quick, but I had Ed's help to do the scut work like 
cleaning the litter boxes, feeding and relieving the dogs.  I was 
able to walk again without pain for several years after the 
surgery.  My spinal stenosis has worsened and weakened the disks 
above and below the fusion.

On July 1, I will have a triple fusion surgery, l3,4,5,s1 and now 
that I am a widow, I will have to gather many friends to assist.  I 
will be wearing a very restrictive brace that will not allow me to 
bend or twist.  Relieving Keebler and Latrell may be possible, but I 
won't be able to pick up the feces.  I will need to walk, but will 
have to do it in the mall, because temps in Fresno reach well over 
100 for most of the summer.

Have any of you worn a back brace and how limiting was it?  Keebler 
is not a puller, but I'm not sure how we will work together.  If 
you've had similar experience, please call me at 559-224-0544 Pacific time.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Toni