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When back pain turned into a herniated disc, rehab nurse Mary feared her nursing career was over. After months of pain and tough decisions, she chose to undergo a microdiscectomy — and it changed everything.
In this video, Mary shares her personal recovery journey, the fears she faced, and the steps that helped her heal physically and mentally. If you’re struggling with a herniated disc or considering back surgery, this story offers hope, insight, and real recovery tips from someone who’s been there.
Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond
Have a positive story of recovery to tell? Head over to https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.
Chapters
1. Ingenious Door-Closing Hack (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Show Mission (00:00:42)
3. Listener Mail And Support (00:01:10)
4. Meet Mary: Rehab Nurse Background (00:02:16)
5. Early Back Strains And Triggers (00:03:07)
6. Marathon Car Rides And Sharp Pain (00:05:11)
7. Missteps With Care And Escalating Symptoms (00:07:56)
8. Chiro Setback And Decompression Attempts (00:10:44)
9. Meds, Sleepless Nights, And Hitting Bottom (00:13:08)
10. Self-Advocacy And Referrals (00:16:36)
11. MRI Ordeal And Nerve Root Crush (00:18:39)
12. Surgical Options And Swift Approval (00:21:05)
13. Thanksgiving Eve Surgery And Relief (00:23:12)
14. Home Prep And No BLT Rules (00:25:00)
15. Recovery Tools That Actually Help (00:27:06)
16. Post-Op Flares And Fear Management (00:31:40)
17. Work, Restrictions, And Returning To Lifting (00:34:35)
18. Tech, Procedures, And Long-Term Outlook (00:37:05)
19. When To Choose Surgery And How To Push (00:40:10)
20. Gratitude And Closing Invitation (00:43:05)
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