I am so sorry you had to go through all that by yourself. I can't imagin that. I had failed C6-7 followed by C3-7. Only with two surgeries not three. I am sickened that your doctor didn't follow up well with you. That doesn't seems right. Do you have pain management doc? After a year, how are you doing regarding movement in your neck? I am three years post Op. Not perfect by any means but OK for now. I wish you had more support at home while you go through all this. Do the PT. If it is done right it doesn't hurt, just a bit of ache. It helped me alot, and I got some good massage as well. Let me know how you are. ginnie

Hi mamafiore--- 3 surgerys. The first I assume was acdf (front of neck) 2nd was [posterior in the back of neck) super hard to recover from they had to cut thru all that muscle. Was the 3rd re-done is the front? What was the reason for the the 3rd surgery?? was it non -fusion from the 2nd? Do you mean your wearing a bone growth stimulator?? --not a nerve stimulator?? does it look like a horse collar your wear for 4 hrs a day? If so that's to help assist in getting a soild fusion. I had that 2. ...it worked to get me a achieve a soild fusion. I think its truly horrible to be left in the dark on what your going thru ---I would call the office and make a list of questions you have for the DR. You have every right to know what happening to you & to have your pain controlled to where you feel comfortable. Im sorry your going thru this ----it make it harder to do it single-- I know. Let me know if I can help answer any ?? We have alot of neck patients on this forum that will jump into help as well. Sometimes you may want to re-post your ?'s on a new thread that way more people will read and help you. Im here if I can help in anyway--Please let me know!!

Hi Tenderfoot,

Its been a min or two just checking in to see how your doing?

Hi mg neck problem,

to be honest, I'm a bit browned off at the moment. The ice & snow have gone but we're getting battered with blustery winds and rain so getting out & about continues to be almost impossible. Barely been out of the house for 6 weeks now

I want to try & drive a bit too but was given conflicting advice regarding when I can do this.

Got my follow-up on 20th March but that's way off. Sorry for the grumble, I suppose that's to be expected too

Tender x

Wish I could bring you here for some sunshine. I did move to florida, because of that same reason. I was sick of the snow, wind, rain and ice. We do get cold, but nothing I can complain of except hurricanes. Guess there is a price for this move. Hope you keep getting better. Being house bound isn't fun. ginnie

Hey ---I dont blame you remember I told u boredom will become a big issue!!.
It drove me nuts!! If im not working-- im working on projects around the house --just the past 2 weekends I hung molding in kitchen and family room --well then after I did that--- i was like I want to paint the room a brighter color ---then-- why Im at store buying the paint (smile) I see a new product of molding --that comes in as one sheet (cool looking)-- that goes half way up the wall-- so I buy that ---for the half bathroom its looks so good--- I decided to change that bathroom ---then a new vanity then a new light fixture ----then im like i need to paint celings again to make the moding pop (lol)-I have a bit ocd --its hard for me to sit still. (LOL) I didint drive for almost 3 months. I have a long drive to work and to be honest when I first drove --I almost hit someone at grocery store backing up ---even though i used mirrors and turn my whole body --I end up buying a new vechile with a back up camerea. It very important for at least 2 months aside from walking not to do to much ,no bending lifting esp.

Pain wise you feeling better?

I did back up and hit someone.... I didn't turn all the way around out of a parking space. Yep the neck was still healing, and PT was not over. Even now, I have to turn all the way around to back up. I am glad you like to do stuff in your house. I do too. Today I painted a bookshelf that I have had since I was born. Have a good day to all. ginnie

You did --that had to scare the poop out of ya.See I did almost actually-- it was a lady and a kid in one of those kids carts that look like a toy car--she pounded on my trunk and cursed me out-- and I thought I was being so careful --I said I was so sorry-- but it didint matter I understood almost hit her kid --that was it for me!! Plus i need suv anyways because I have 1 hr drive to work in ohio with snow --really need suv. I do love to work on my house and always onto next project. Now i wont lie--- the celings was not a good idea-- as it caused another flare up but I was trying to be frugal ---sometimes I need to remember Im not the same person physcially but im a bit bullheaded. (lol)

I've plenty to do in the house, some I can't do, other stuff I just want a change from doing and basically, go out!

Pain wise, still swallowing issues & the lump in my throat feeling. I know when my mst is due as my shoulders & between my blades ache, as does my lumbar region too actualy.

The odd neck twinge, crick, sort of slight crunch / crack/ grate, I can't put my finger on the word I'm looking for tbh. The odd zapping, stabbing sensation, especially around my wound - nerves repairing I suppose.

Tingling, numbness in my fingers has changed sensation to being a cold tingling, numb sensation. Where my scar is felt cold & wet this pm, but it wasn't tho'

Tender x