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If you're feeling anxious about
your upcoming spine surgery,

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that's understandable. After
all, you don't have surgery

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every day. To help ease your
mind, focus on this: surgery

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will relieve pain and other
symptoms related to your

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condition, so you can get back
to enjoying life. Now, that's

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worth a fist pump. Knowing what
to expect with a surgery can

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also help you feel less anxious
and better prepared. Here are

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the facts behind some common
concerns about spinal fusion.

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How will I feel after surgery?
You'll likely have some pain

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after surgery. How much is hard
to predict. Everyone is

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different. The good news, any
discomfort will get better over

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time and your care team is well
equipped to help you manage it.

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Pain control options have come a
long way over the years. Talk

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with your healthcare provider
beforehand about the best ways

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to ease your pain. How long will
recovery take? No doubt about

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it, your body will need time to
heal. How long depends on many

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things including your overall
health and fitness level before

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surgery. Over the next several
months, you'll likely have to

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limit some activities and you'll
need to keep your spine in good

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alignment as you go about your
day. Your care team will show

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you how. To help speed things
up, stick with your recovery

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plan including the physical
therapy. What about the risks of

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surgery? All surgeries have some
risks like the chance for an

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infection, a blood clot or
problems with anesthesia. Added

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risks with spinal fusion include
nerve damage and problems using

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the bathroom. These can
certainly way on your mind, but

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remember, your care team has
done lots of these surgeries and

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knows exactly how to keep you
safe and healthy. You can do

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your part too by following all
pre and post surgery

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instructions and if you have any
questions, ask away. The bottom

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line? Spinal fusion has helped
many people live better, more

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active lives with less pain.
This is your opportunity to join

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them. Still have questions or
concerns? Your care team is here

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to help. Get in touch to learn
more about what you can do to

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make your surgery a success.