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Suggest Precautions Need To Be Taken Post Surgery In L1 To L3

I am a 20 year old active male that recently had a compression fracture of the Lumbar 2 vertebra and had surgery placing 2 rods screwed into L1 to L3 to stabilize the area. I'm already off pain meds and just went back to work this past week. I am in a back brace for the next 4-8 weeks. My doctors restrictions are nothing more than no significant bending or twisting of the back. I plan to see my girlfriend this weekend and was wondering about how to approach having sex safely for myself. Thanks
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion there is nothing to worry about, the concern in such cases is that too much bending movement can cause loosening of your metal implant, as far as your approaching your girlfriend goes, do not try to be too experimental, and take it easy.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Precautions Need To Be Taken Post Surgery In L1 To L3

Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion there is nothing to worry about, the concern in such cases is that too much bending movement can cause loosening of your metal implant, as far as your approaching your girlfriend goes, do not try to be too experimental, and take it easy. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.