Originally Posted by StacieC

Hi
I was rear ended on the hwy in March and suffered knee and neck injuries. I have had PT epidural injection pain Meds muscle relaxers etc. to no avail. So my dr and I decided it was time for acdf of c3/4 c4/5 and c5/6 which are collapsed. I also have some canal stenosis causing pain. I trust my dr and he assures me that I will do well with relieve of the constant 100 lb like pressure on my neck and shoulders. He told me I would not be wearing hard collar 24/7 like they used to do. But I want some protection some of the time.

But I am really scared and have all sorts of questions. What to expect? What are limitations in first few weeks? How to feed my cats? Shower? Wash hair? When can I move around the kitchen and prepare meals? Drive? Ride my stationary bike? Because after I have this surgery I am scheduled for knee replacement surgery next prob in late August.

Thanks for any support advice help. I am scared about the whole thing. And I am no novice to surgery!!