How is the postoperative recovery and rehabilitation?
Generally, you would be admitted one day prior to the day of surgery. You would be advised to stay starving after the dinner the previous night. Surgery would generally be carried out the next day morning. After the surgery, on the 2nd day, you would be made to walk with a lumbosacral belt. You would be discharged after 3-4 days. Sutures [stitches] would be removed generally on the 10th day following the surgery. By this time, you would be walking around and essentially be independent in doing activities of daily life. You would be allowed to take bath 48 hours after the suture removal. For 3-4 weeks, you would be allowed restricted mobilization within the house. During this period, you would be encouraged to increase your activities by weekly increments. 1 month later, you would be started on spinal strengthening exercises. 3 months later, you would be started on spinal stretching exercises. For 3 months at least, you would not be allowed to bend forwards, lift up weights, travel on 2
