Thanks all, Voice and swallowing issues persist, but I am learning to deal with it. Not doing the cheek and gum solution yet, but taking meds when I feel best and swallowing is good, typically late...
Had a two week post-op follow-up with surgeon yesterday. Being I had such a large operating area (c3,4-c7,t1), he is not alarmed with voice and swallowing issues. I still can't swallow anything...
Thanks for the replies. This recovery to date is proving difficult. The past three days, I have not been able to swallow anything until about noon. Wednesday AM, I took some water at about 1am that...
Had surgery on sept. 7 and released from hospital next day. Had to fudge pain level, but I was off the pain pump, so figured I can take oral med's at home just as well as hospital. Doctor indicated...
Greetings all, It's been a while since I last checked in, but another surgery is scheduled. You guys were so helpful and supportive the first go-round, I am returning for round 2. As a recap, had 3...
Taller, Glad to hear you are making progress. Besides the hard collar, I also had a waterproof collar for showering. It's called a Philadelphia J collar. Soft rubber that provided good support. Good...
Anice1, I used the stimulator 4hrs a day for nearly 6 months after 3-level ACDF. Surgeon wanted to use all methods available to promote the bone fusion. I was fortunate that insurance covered it. I...
We'll I had the ulna nerve transposition and release on the left elbow and wrist last Thursday. Still in a fair amount of pain, but pain meds are helping. I should have known when the surgeon...
Hello Whip and welcome I had 3-level ACDF in January, C4,5-C6,7. I cannot image being back to work so soon. I am 57 and probably a slow healer. At 4 month I was feeling better, but then started PT...
Taller Now Great idea to get a recliner. I lived in mine for 8 weeks after my ACDF surgery. Not only sleep, but it provided shoulder and neck relief after walking or too much activity. Using heating...
Well, It's been nearly six months since 3 level ACDF surgery. PT the past six weeks has been extremely helpful. Shoulders and neck are feeling much better. The exercises are difficult and painful at...
Hi thundercloud, Been on Gabapentin for about 4 years. I take 1200mg at night to sleep. Calms nerves and induces sleep for me. I get a solid 5-6 hrs sleep. I tried 300mg twice daily, but had a hard...
Hello taller now and welcome. WOW...we are nearly carbon copies. I am 57 and had the same 3 level ACDF in January. I too am nearly and inch taller from surgery. Your post brought back memories. I was...
Greeting all and happy Monday. I am 4 months post 3 level ACDF and still experiencing arm and hand pain, weakness, and numbness. Prior to ACDF, I had left arm decompression and corpal tunnel surgery....
Hello turtle girl and welcome. Sorry about your troubles. I had 3 level ACDF in January. The neck pain is not surprising, I had difficulties standing or walking for a while after surgery. Muscle...
Greetings all Last week, had 4 month post-op follow up to 3 level ACDF. Unfortunately, I have fallen outside the normal healing curve. Still have arm/hand pain, burning, weakness, and numbness. Also,...
Hi michelle and welcome. Sorry about your pain, but it will get better with rest. I had 3 level ACDF (C4,5.-C6,7) in January. I was in a collar (7x24) for 6 weeks and part time 1 week after. Shoulder...
Hi tough lady and welcome. I had 3 level (c4,5-c 6,7) acdf back in January. Although each heals differently, pending on severity of condition, I will chime in on my experience. I too had some...
Yea, swallowing solid food is a challenge. I am three months post-op and still can't handle solids without a jug of water close by. I have come to really appreciate soup, mashed potatoes and...
Cinfullangel Glad to hear your surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery. Rest will be your best medicine. Good luck with the collar for 6 weeks. Hopefully you are in a cool climate. Did...
Christina, WOW, returning to work so soon? I had 3 level ACDF in January. I understand the shoulder and neck pain. I took short walks after surgery and had tears in my eyes returning home. I cut...
Cinfullangel, I was in a neck brace for 6 weeks. Surprisingly, walking was difficult for 2 weeks after surgery. I was encouraged to walk, but the neck and shoulder pain was severe. I was talking...
Cinfullangel, sorry about your situation. I had 3 level ACDF back in January. It was C6,7 that was my biggest enemy with the arm, hand pain and numbness. I had injections into the nerve from both the...
Hey white beard, Swallowing liquids in not a problem. Anything solid needs to be washed down. I am staying with pastas and soup for now. Next week it will be three months since surgery. I still feel...
Thanks for the replies. It gets lonely sitting on the "disability island" post-op. Good to learn of real life experiences after ACDF. Doctors office seems to think all ailments are part of the...
Hi specialagent I had 3 level ACDF (C4,5-C6,7) in January. Getting to the actual surgery date was a journey. My symptoms ranged from migraine headache, shoulder and neck pain, and arm and hand pain....
Had three level acdf, C4,5-C6,7, on 1/22. Still having severe neck and shoulder pain and sore arms. Seems any movement, typing, putting dishes away etc.... initiates the pain. Anyone in similar...