Episode 4 “Spinal Surgery Part 1: The Front Approach – Removing The Disc & Starting The Fusion”

In this episode, I break down the first stage of my spinal surgery at L5-S1.This wasn’t just “back pain” anymore — this was nerve compression, structural damage, and a decision that led to major surgery.I go deep into:* Why the anterior approach was chosen* What an interbody fusion actually is* How the damaged disc is removed* What happens when surgeons access the spine from the front* The mental battle between procedures* Waiting to see whether the leg pain improvesNo hype. No scare tactics. Just the real process of what happens during stage one of spinal fusion surgery.If you’re dealing with chronic back issues, nerve pain, or facing surgery yourself, this episode gives you a clear understanding of what this procedure really involves.