4 days post-op C 5/6, 6/7 ACDF
 

Hi Guys!

It is day 4 post-op, and am doing fairly well. My neuro used "cages" between vertebrae instead of bone, and a plate. He told me since he used so much metal, I do not need to wear any collar at all. Swallowing is still difficult, but throat isn't sore. Bad spasms and pain between shoulder blades, decreasing daily. Sleeping well, but waking up quite swollen under chin, and around neck. The incision looks good, no redness or seeping, and no fever or any other signs of infection.
Thanks for your support,
Dave :)

Good to see such a positive report at only 4 days! I'll be interested to see how you do with cages vs. my donor bone. My big problem is spasms right now. Take care. take it easy, and keep us posted.

Jeff

Dave,

It is good to see you post....You are doing well to be able to post on day four...but please take it easy....and rest and rest and rest!

Gloria

hi dave glad to see that you are doing good after only four days . i also have the cage and plate. did your neuro tell you the advantage of using the cages over using donor bones. get plenty of resst and don't overdo.

It's so good to hear the positive stories! Good luck in your recovery and please keep your progress coming

Glad to hear you are doing so well
 

Great to hear that you are doing so well. Just remember you had MAJOR surgery and do not do too much. You only have 1 neck and you need to be kind to it.
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12/09/2010
ACDF C5-6 C6-7
cages with BMP, bone fragments, plate and screws
DDD, severe arthritis
went back to teaching 2/14/2011
PT 2/21/2011