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Lumbar Fusion – Proud Grandmother and Gardener

“Before surgery, I was unable to stand long enough to watch my grandbabies play football and baseball. My life has improved significantly since my surgery. I wish I would have done it years ago.”

I was missing out on pretty much everything that I enjoyed in life. I could no longer work in my garden or attend my grandchildren’s sporting events, like football and baseball games. It hurt too much to sit or stand for too long.

It’s been 4 months since my surgery and now I can work in the yard and care for my flowers, walk my dogs, and mgo to games with all 11 of my grandbabies.

After surgery, my legs were instantly free of pain, and now I am free of my back pain. I have not had to take any pain medications.

I value the compassion and understanding that was given to me by Dr. Francis, the Spine Associates staff, and the staff at the hospital where I had my surgery.