Hi Sharon. I understand that many of the participants are not medical professionals however I am seeking someone, anyone, who might have gone through what I went through. Thank you for your time to...
Hi everyone. I had surgery 10/2/17 and since I woke up in recovery I have had severe pain in my lower left rib cage. I have mentioned it to surgeon 3 times and was told the first 2 times it's normal...
Hi Mary, I don't have an answer for you but I UNDERSTAND what you are going through. I pray you get some answers soon and please let me know when you DO get some answers. It is very frustrating....
Good morning. Thank you for checking in on me :) Like you I am amazed, beyond amazed at the amount of shoulder pain. Surgeon told me that I will need PT even though I've been doing the exercises at...
WOW! I'm so sorry you are still having issues after your surgery. I cannot believe this but yesterday my left shoulder (the top of it) starting hurting. Extreme shooting/stabbing pain. I took some...
Thanks so much White Beard!!! Pretty close indeed! However, it feels like there is someone pushing on the outside of the neck.....I don't have that feeling like something is stuck in my throat....
Hi everyone! Sorry this is a little long. Very frustrated. Went to my post-op with 4/25/14. Prior to appt I started having this choking/gagging sensation (seriously felt like someone was pushing...
Hi everyone and thank you for your replies. On discharge the surgeon's PA said I can go back to work within 10 days of the surgery. I've certainly cut back my hours to about 2-4 per day since...
Hi everyone!! I am two weeks post op today from my acdf surgery, C 4/5 & 5/6. I have been back at work for a few days but only seem to be able to work 4-5 hours tops. I have a "desk" job. I know it...
Thank you White Beard! I'll certainly follow up with surgeon's office again....