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Originally Posted by frenchfri1003
I just had a ACDF C5-6 C6-7. I realize that everyone is different, but can you share your recovery as far as lifting, driving, rotation of your neck and going back to work. I am a teacher and 4 weeks out of surgery. Had excessive swelling in my neck and was on a 5 day pack of steroids, using cervical stim for 4 hours a day. Thanks for your insight.
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I just had the exact same surgery in January (2013). I spent 3 months in a neck brace...first 2-3 weeks out of surgery were very painful, but over time it improved and here I type 6 months later in great health! I am back in the gym, working out....playing with my kids pain free....etc.
I do get sensations down my arm from time to time and my mobility isn't 100%, but MUCH better than where I was earlier this year and late last year. So far, my experience has been positive.