NeuroTalk Support Groups - 3 Days Post Op from ACDF

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Originally Posted by cath1 (Post 885105)

Hi, every time I hear of another person going through this I shudder. I feel bad for you, and understand what you are going through. I've been fighting this battle for 2 years now, and I don't have my job or career anymore either. It just sucks.

I hope you have a quick and speedy recovery without any complications. Don't do too much, you really need to rest to let your body heal. Find yourself some really great books and occupy your mind with that to let your body rest.

Take care....
Cathie

Hi Cathie,

I had the same done in January 2008. Outside of diminishing problems over time of swallowing in particualr, pills, all was pretty uneventfull. It took some time for my neck to feel more normal and while it is not like it was before my car accident, it is eons beyond what it was for the 9 months before the surgery. And the immediate reduction of arm pain, numbness and tingling was blessed!

This ACDF surgery was the best thing that could have happened for me. I cannot say the same for the right shoulder surgery 3 months later which ultimately permanently damaged my brachial plexus and left me with extensive pain, weakness, numbness, tingling and CRPS. I should have stopped with the neck...but who knew?

I am glad to hear you are doing well!