How long will recovery take for back surgery?

Question by Hello T: How long will recovery take for back surgery?
I soon will be going into surgery because I have fat tissue in my back. This is my second time doing it, because the first time I did it, I was little and it has grown since then. I wanna know how long the recovery process will take. Does this count as liposuction? Please answer !

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Answer by Lisa Cuddy
Recovery from surgery occurs in stages. With most modern surgical techniques patients are able to ambulate on the day of surgery. This allows for discharge within 24 hrs for an uncomplicated disc excision. When a fusion is performed the recovery takes longer. The fusion takes months to consolidate, however functional recovery can progress much more quickly depending on the surgical approach and use of instrumentation. The use of minimally invasive approaches such as the laparoscopic technique can allow for discharge from the hospital within 24 – 48 hrs. Return of function requires tissue healing as well as physical reconditioning.

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