Cathie,

Just went back to this site. Hope that you continue to do well. Yes the first 2 months can be difficult especially having to wear the hard collar. I hope that you have seen some bone growth at this point. Not sure how many months along you are. I am going for my 9 month check nest week. I can't believe that it has been that long. Let me know how you are doing.
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12/9/2010 ACDF C5-6 C6-7 with plate, screws,
BMP & bone fragment filled cages
2/14/2011 trying to go back to work as a teacher
2/17/2011 starting PT
wearing bone stimulator 4 hours a day
DDD, arthritis, herniated disks, pinched nerves
3 months saw a little bit of bone growth (YEAH)
4/15/2011 Home Tens Unit
6/2011 end plate growth no more bone stimulator
pretty good ROM
still working on the strength
some issues with knots and spasms