Thank you for your response. I guess sometimes I feel sorry for myself. I know that I am lucky that this is a treatable situation and in time (even if it is longer and more painful and distressing at times) will feel better. My OSS and the PA have been pretty good anytime I call or ask for something. Even the PT have said that I seem to be healing a bit slower than others, but I waited a long time to have the surgery and it will take time to heal. It took me 5 years to have the surgery and it will take a while to regain all that I have lost. I am not a spring chicken although I am not that old either. I guess I just need to be more patient. Thanks again. :0
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12/9/2010 ACDF C5-6 C6-7 with plate, screws,
BMP & bone fragment filled cages
2/14/2011 trying to go back to work as a teacher
2/17/2011 starting PT
wearing bone stimulator 4 hours a day
DDD, arthritis, herniated disks, pinched nerves
3 months saw a little bit of bone growth (YEAH)
4/15/2011 Home Tens Unit

Dealt with the pain and issues for more than 5 years
tried PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, cervical epidural shots and selective nerve root blocks prior to surgery