I just erased my whole reply and it's hard for me to type.

I agree with everyone. The hardest thing for me was feeling so good and remembering not to bend and stretch!

Mine worked so well I'm hoping for a trial for my hands. Going to the dr. Wednesday.

Hope this helps!

TK

Doncha just Hate it when the well written reply blasts into never never land? I have had that happen because I am a klutz on the keyboard.

Hey, if this can be a benefit for your hand issues, then go for a Trial! You never know without trying!

Prayin,
Merry Christmas!
Mark56

to all who have the COURAGE
as i am tapped out
the two failed excruciating
pain unlike anything
giving birth to 4 children
a piece of cake
remember my surgery
began with problems before
going under
2 level cervical 5/6 and 6/7
do not go on my story
keep you Faith all will be
well
i guess i want to say how proud i am
to those who have the strength to
do it
keep up the great job

someone who cares

Thinkin of you as your one week date approaches.
The others here have said it so well. Each person's experience is unique, yet it's pretty unanimous that the first few days are gonna be a bit rough. Try not to let fear set in. Rather, face it boldly and remain confident that this procedure is something that will allow for you to have a quality of life again. Your surgeon has done many of these and your Rep will be right there with you.

I recall feeling a bit 'overwhelmed' at first when I came out of OR and the Rep was trying to explain the unit and controller to me. I was still kind of 'out of it' from the twilight daze and wasn't comprehending very well. I was very grateful for my husband to be right there to help explain what the Rep was saying.
You will have support from your loved ones who are there with you. Let them do things for you as you recoup. The surgical pain lets up a bit more every day and the excitement of having this unit really starts to set in.

You are in my prayers, my friend.
Caring Always,
Rae

Rae hit many of the highlights of this experience.
I was alone and it was not a good thing..
My thought sand prayers are all around you
Johanna