Originally Posted by mg neck prob

Hi---hi had acdf in 7-2010 c5 thru c7 --prior to surgery was in severe pain and went paralyzed on right side ---after sugery i awoke to my right arm and hand moving again it was like someone plugged me back in. I was happy had minor sore throat pain wise was not bad at all pain prior to surgery was horrible. Pain was easily handled and I was very happy. I also have other disc with problems but since there not pressing spinal cord for now we will leave it alone. 18 months after surgery Im having a little neck and shoulder pain and Im now in process of finding out why think it may a pinched nerve but im still way better having the surgery and have no regrets. I wish you best of luck and dont be afraid. Without this surgery my life would have been a nightmare. Suggestions for home I slept recliner first week and had neck brace soft for 6 weeks. Oh....buy alot of straws really helps when drinking .Please try not to fear...it I wasted so much time in fear and it was all for nothing recovery was a breese compared to pre-surgery pain!!