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Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill: Fat Loss, Hormones & Health for Women Over 40

474: Why I Chose Disc Replacement Over Spinal Fusion + 5 Weeks Post-Surgery Reality Check with Dr. Jared Ament

Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill: Fat Loss, Hormones & Health for Women Over 40

Natalie Jill

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 635 Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

Five weeks ago, I could barely sit without pain. Bending over to brush my teeth required a strategic plan involving core activation and glute squeezing. Sneezing meant grabbing onto furniture for dear life. Today? I'm sitting comfortably having this conversation with my neurosurgeon about why disc replacement surgery changed everything. 

In this episode, join me and Dr. Jared Ament as we dive deep into the world of motion-preserving spine surgery. You'll discover why spinal fusion became the "standard of care" (hint: it wasn't because it was the best option), how disc replacement technology has evolved to achieve 96% success rates, and why insurance companies still call a procedure with 20+ years of data "experimental."

Dr. Ament reveals the shocking truth about why most surgeons don't offer disc replacement, the real recovery differences between fusion and motion preservation, and what actually happens when you go "through the stomach" for spine surgery. We also tackle the controversial emotional vs. mechanical pain debate, discuss when stem cells actually help (and when they don't), and explore why chronic NSAID use might be sabotaging your healing.

Whether you or a loved one suffer from degenerative disc disease, bulging or ruptured discs, this episode is packed with valuable insights from both a patient's and a surgeon's perspective. Also, discover the benefits of nootropics in surgical recovery and daily cognitive function. 

 

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0:00.0

And I've had scary situations where a patient wanted to avoid surgery at all cost went to,

0:05.9

I don't know what country got stem cells illegally.

0:09.0

I'm not even sure how they were harvested where they came from.

0:11.4

And the whole spine was basically eaten.

0:14.5

And we had to go, whatever was in there just degraded the entire spine, the bone.

0:20.4

We had to go in with kids.

0:21.2

That is so scary.

0:22.2

It's very scary.

0:24.2

Hey, Midlife Conversation, listeners.

0:25.9

Let's have a real chat about energy for a minute.

0:28.2

Or should I say the mysterious case of disappearing energy?

0:32.0

I know that in our 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond especially, our days can start feeling like

0:37.3

we are basically

0:38.5

swimming in maple syrup while wearing a weighted blanket, if you know what I mean, or we're

0:42.2

experiencing that 3 p.m. slump and drop off. Well, that's why you're going to do a happy dance

0:47.2

when you hear about mitopure, which is an amazing supplement that works on your cellular level.

0:53.7

Think of it as a tiny cleanup crew for

0:55.4

your body's batteries. It contains something called urolithin A, which is a clinically proven

1:00.9

postbiotic that is kind of like a personal assistant for yourselves. It clears out the old

1:05.9

and tired bits and makes room for fresh new peppy ones. The results, better energy, stronger workouts, faster recovery,

1:12.9

and even increase muscle strength and endurance,

1:15.3

all without changing your routine.

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