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Old 04-14-2009, 11:54 AM #41
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I think the recliner would probably work pretty well for sleeping, as long as you were reclined.
My post op instructions stated "minimal sitting", so I would try to 'recline' as much as possible.
I did find that lying down was most comfortable in the first couple of days at home.
Hope you both find something that is comfortable for you!

Jim. my MAFO is the same as yours. The plastic stops just before my toes, kind of at the end of the ball of my foot. I can't believe the difference it has made in helping me walk. I know what you mean about dogs, I have two bassets who are always underfoot!


FIVE [5] DAYS until I lose the HARD C-collar!! But who's counting???
Thanks for the information about sleeping! I have trouble sleeping in any position right now! I used to be able to sleep anywhere, any time!

Five days!!! Woohoo!!
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Old 04-15-2009, 06:59 AM #42
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Default Four days & counting
Four days until I lose the hard C-collar.

I got a real treat last evening. We had to take a replacement cell phone to DS who is away at school only about 45 minutes away.

He needed to take the phone to a verizon store to have all his contacts transferred over.

While the phone people were doing that he took his Dad & I out to dinner and I removed the collar and thoroughly and completely enjoyed by plate of Fettucine Alfredo with chicken!! I have been craving fettucine since before I had the surgery!!

I did pass on dessert, since I have had just a little bit of ice cream since surgery.
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Congrats!

And I'll bet it was the best Fettucine Alfredo you've ever tasted!

The end is in sight.

Hang in there.

Jim

PS: I tried sending a private message the other day. Hope it worked,
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Woohoo! Congrats on the "solid food!" I hope you continue to get better every day!
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Happy Hard Collar Removal Eve!

Be thinking about you tomorrow.

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Saw the orthopedic surgeon yesterday and I am FREE of the dreaded hard cervical collar!!!

I can drive again and my only restriction is no lifting over 10 lbs.
I do have a soft collar to use if my neck gets sore.

It has been a long month with the hard collar, but in hindsight I am so glad I had the surgery.
It is so nice to have the use of my left hand again!!

Loads of Good Luck and Get Well Wishes go out to JustJim who is having his surgery on the 22nd.
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CONGRATS, RISBY!!!

Can't tell you how happy I am for you. As I'm getting ready for my pre-op meeting later today, it was great to read your news.

Enjoy yourself!

And thanks for the good wishes.

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That is happy news Risby!!! Congrats!!

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You've been through a lot. So glad you are doing well. I had lower lumbar fusion 3 weeks ago. Still wearing brace for a few more weeks. But I think your collar would have been much more uncomfortable. Glad you are done with that!
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Hi.

Went into surgery at Duke Hospital yesterday at 4:20. Was in the car coming home today at 11 AM.

Surgeon said I had good bone in the vertebrae so the plate is in strongly enough that he saw no need for hard collar - or even a soft collar! He's had much experience discharging single level ACDF patients without a collar so he - and I - aren't concerned.

Some throat soreness from being intubated but said I should be able to handle regular diet in a few days. Also a bit of manageable discomfort in the back of my neck. He explained this as being due to the fact that my spine was actually lengthened a bit when bone was inserted.

Thanks for all your good wishes and support.

More later. Now, to bed
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