Had acdf c5 c6 done on November 1, 2008 because MRI showed that discs had completely flattened against spinal cord. Felt better for about 2 weeks until symptoms came back worse than before surgery. Both arms and hands are now totally numb and have lost approx. 80% of motor skills in left hand making it difficult to pick up anything. NS said it could be because nerve path is now opened up and could take months to heal or it could be permanent spinal cord damage due to length of impingement. New MRI done yesterday to find out what is going on. Will see NS next week to see what he says.