01/01/2026
One of the biggest questions patients have is: What is recovery really like?
In this clip from The Spine Pod, Andrew, a police officer from San Diego, compares recovery from a microdiscectomy and a 3-level lumbar disc replacement. He shares something most people don’t talk about: recovery isn’t always a gradual process. For him, it was hard until suddenly, it wasn’t.
The difference? With disc replacement, he finally felt like he was going to be okay, not just better, but whole again.
🎧 Hear Andrew’s full story on The Spine Pod. Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. 3-level lumbar disc replacement is considered an off-label procedure and device usage. Individual results vary. Discuss all treatment options with a qualified spine surgeon.