Hello All,
I am 36m about 18months ago I had a microdisectomy of a ruptured disc L4-L5. I hiked the wonderland trail around mt rainier appx 100 miles about 2 months prior to the injury really flaring up, therefore it could have been partially caused by it of course. Anyway now that I am getting back to normal or as close to as I will be, and back into good shape I am looking at a section hike this fall on the AT. Much less intense than the wonderland trail for sure. Just curious if anyone else has done any lengthy hikes following a similar surgery and if they have had any issues, and how they conditioned themselves. I keep in really good shape myself, but things happen regardless of course. I really would hate to have to give up backpacking, I just want to do it safely so that I do not suffer an injury again of course. thanks ahead of time for any input.