Hi Ginnie, it really helps to talk to people who have been there n done that !!! My surgery is Jan 11th. We have to be at the hospital at 6am, my surgery is at 9am. It's going to be a LONG day. I recover form anesthesia BADLY !!! I have to be premedicated or I am sick for days !!! My doctor allready know's this, I will be given oral and injectable anti neasusea medications !!! I don't want to get sick at a time when I can't bend over into a bucket !!!

I put you down for the 11th. I too had to be medicaded with zanax. And like you I get sick to my stomach after I wake up. I got a few injections for my stomach. Also during my recovery with the pain injections, my stomach acted up a bit then too. Just tell them right away, and I know they will get you what you need. It is good you talked to your doctor first, so they know ahead of time what trouble you have.
I have a tooth out next week, I will be put out for the same reason. My nerves just don't do that good. I will also have pre-surgery zanax. The whole thing can be nerve racking. It will be OK. I sure hope that you heal fast. Keep coming back here until your surgery date, and get all the comfort you can. I sure did, including the morning I went to the hospital. I also jumped on line briefly to tell everyone I was OK, maybe 4 days after recovery at home. Take care, and sleep well. ginnie

My surgery is tomorrow morning. I have to be at the hospital at 6am, surgery is at 9am. I am not sure when I will be able to repost. I kind of hunt n peck at the keys...lol. Take care, Karen

My surgery is at 9am tomorrow. We have to be at the hospital at 6am. Take care and god bless, Karen

Although you're at the hospital by now, many well wishes coming your way! Please be patient and take it easy when you get home......

We are all thinking about your for your surgery. We will be right here when you come back. I hope that this surgery works, and gives you the relief you need. Prayers are going out to you. ginnie

I had my ACDF C6 and C7 surgery yesterday. So far so good. I am in a soft cervical collar, my doc wants me in it 24/7 for 4 weeks. I am very stiff and sore today. The muscles in my upper back and neck/shoulders HURT !! I also have a wicked headache. I have been speeling in my recliner, I tried the bed, but I was too uncomfortable. I have some arm pain and the 3 fingers that were very numb,are doing better too, but everything is better than before. I am on lortabs every 6 hours and clclobenzaprine 3 times daily. Thanks for all the help, Karen

Tigerbear - GLAD you're back home, the scary part is over with, and you're now on the greener side of the fence! Rock on!

Just get well now, the worst is over. Every day you will feel just a bit better than the day before. I know it hurts. Be very kind to yourself, and I hope you have someone around to pamper you a bit. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. So glad you are home now, the hospital is no place to get well in! Too much noise, too many needles to get any rest at all. ginnie

The headache is likely a hangover from the anesthetic.

Hang in there - we're all rootin' for ya.

You will need quality sleep/rest to recover. If you're not getting it, be sure to call & tell your doctor asap.

Doc