Hey,
I didnt even know there was a place like this on the web. I just had my C5-C6 fused on Mondat the 27th. So far my right side pain in all gone but I have pain on my left now. I hope this is just a carryover effect from them rooting around in there. I really wont know my range of motion for a couple more days after I take off the bandage on my neck. The most painful part of the procedure is swallowing. I am so hungry but applesauce and Cream of Wheat can only take me so far.
Let me describe why I decided on it for future viewers. I am in the Marines and I can not run due to the vertical punishment of the very nature of running. Well, after about 15 months of sucking it up and one deployment to Iraq, I needed to get this taken care of. My symptoms were extreme pain down my right shoulder through my elbow and sometimes my hand. After I injured it the first time it took about 10 months to plateau at its pre-op level which meant I could play golf (not swing so hard) but couldnt exercise.
I will give an honest update to anyone who cares to hear them. Wish me luck and God bless all of you.