Is there a doctor in the house?

Oscar · Post by **Oscar** » 31 Oct 2014 09:50

I have just had a back operation technically called, bilateral l4l5 decompression via slip osteotomy, and I am now anxious to know when I can get back on my bike. At 81 I know age is against me, but one doctor I spoke to said not before 2 weeks and another doctor said not before 2 months. Help. Which one is right?

Tim · Post by **Tim** » 31 Oct 2014 19:58

Impossible for anyone else to give you the advice, even a doctor, without knowing you and exactly how the surgery went etc. You need to follow the advice of the surgeon or physios if you have had any post op (hopefully you have).

Having said that I would have thought it depends on the type of cycling, gentle on a static bike or turbo trainer with a step to aid getting on and off maybe two weeks sounds appropriate, on road gently 6 weeks sounds more correct.

I hope your recovery goes well.

Post by **CakeStop** » 31 Oct 2014 20:01

Can't offer any advice - best wishes for a speedy recovery but take it easy and don't take any risks.

Oscar · Post by **Oscar** » 10 Nov 2014 15:28

Thank you for replying to my question, unfortunately I have had another back operation which appears to be a failure,so I could be off my bike for quite some time.

Post by **CakeStop** » 10 Nov 2014 17:41

Sorry to read that Oscar - I hope it proves to have been successful in due course.

Dave Cox · Post by **Dave Cox** » 10 Nov 2014 22:18

Sorry to hear that Oscar but it seems very soon to know the outcome I hope that you recover in time.

George · Post by **George** » 11 Nov 2014 19:17

All the best, Oscar!

Oscar · Post by **Oscar** » 26 Nov 2014 14:03

What a difference a day makes. Day one, It is better for you to walk rather than cycle .Day two It is better for you to cycle rather than walk.