Episode 6: “Stage 2 Surgery – The Next Step in Rebuilding My Spine”

This week on The ZacBow Insight: Beyond the Rep, I return to the topic I originally planned to cover before shingles unexpectedly changed the schedule.In Episode 6, I take a deeper look at the second stage of my spinal surgery and explain exactly why it is needed.Following the anterior L5/S1 interbody fusion performed from the front, the next stage involves a posterior approach to further stabilise the spine using instrumentation and fixation.I discuss:• What Stage 2 surgery involves• Why stabilisation is such an important part of recovery• The realities of living with L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and nerve compression• My thoughts going into surgery• The mental side of preparing for a major operation• Why training smarter becomes essential when your body is no longer working the way it once didThis episode isn’t just about surgery. It’s about adapting, rebuilding, and understanding that long-term health sometimes requires difficult decisions today.If you’re dealing with injury, chronic pain, or facing a medical procedure of your own, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone.🎙️ Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.