After years of suffering from severe lumbar degeneration and instability, I finally had total lumbar fusion and reconstruction surgery. Chronic pain and decreasing mobility had severely limited my daily life, despite trying every conservative treatment available. After careful discussions with my surgeon, Dr. Francis Loevecchio, we concluded that this procedure was the best option moving forward.
Recovery was initially challenging. I spent a week in the hospital managing pain and learning how to move safely. The precautions were strict: no bending or heavy lifting for several weeks. Gradually, as I regained strength, follow-up x-rays at three and six months showed solid fusion and proper alignment of my lumbar spine. My walking distance increased, and the pain that had once dominated my life started to fade away.
A year later, I am back to my regular activities. This surgery didn’t just fix my spine - it gave me my independence back. Continued therapy and regular check-ups helped me maintain my recovery.
I cannot praise Dr. Lovecchio and his team enough. He performed an incredible surgery that not every doctor would have been able to do. He is compassionate, professional, and an exceptional surgeon.
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