Hello TN, We have been through so much together. I'm very sorry you are not much better by now. I am doing well, very glad I had the surgery on my neck. I was not in such bad shape as many but I was...
I never had that. Sorry you have another issue in a new place. Hope it is soon resolved and your recovery can continue....
I am amazed that a C1-C6 fusion healed in 6-8 weeks. Most take much longer than that. Mine did. I did not feel healed for several months. You did not have rods put in during the first surgery, right?...
You could probably have written most of the advice you will read on that CP101 post but a refresher course may be helpful. When you find it what we are talking about is dated 9/15/2014. A long post...
What I remember is wondering why my dr or someone didn't tell me this is a LONG recovery-I was not on this site yet, my loss. I had been through other surgeries and did seem to get a little better...
Hi there! I'm so glad you are home, have the surgery behind you, and are ready for recovery! Sounds like we need to be sure to include Karen's swallowing advice for others. It's great that she was...
Darla, lots of good thoughts and prayers for you. Let us know how you are doing whenever you can. We care!...
I am very glad I had the surgery. No doubt about that! I have far less pain and am not as limited now as I was before surgery. I'm sorry you have had to wait this long. Have you read posts from...
You are so prepared! I didn't find this site until a few months after my surgery, so I didn't have the knowledge that you do. It worked ok for me, but I really prefer to be prepared. Have you read or...
Darla, that all sounds very good. I'm so glad you feel confident in your surgeon and your concerns were addressed. That makes a huge difference. Sounds great so far. Has a date been set? What levels...
I've had 2 knee replacements. How did you manage to have 3? Did one fail?...
Darla, my dr said he had too much to do in my neck to get to all of it from the front. He said he was sorry for that. Since I've never had an anterior surgery I really can't compare, but White Beard...
Welcome Darla, What levels do you expect to have worked on? What symptoms are you having now? Did you have an injury that caused this? My own story is here using the same title just like it is in my...
Just wanted you to know you are being thought of. If all is going as planned your surgery was yesterday on the 29th, a week in the hospital, then to your son's home. Prayers for healing, peace and...
Zebraplus, I really hope you will come back and let us know how your recovery is going--hope it's still good. I agree this was much more involved so you should be off work longer. We have someone...
Hello! Be sure to have bendable straws. I could not tilt my head back to drink for quite some time. Bendable ones just made it easier. I bought a huge package but finally used all of them. As Susie...
We will be thinking of you in the morning. I wonder what conditions your doctor was thinking of when he said be prepared for an overnight stay. I have not read of others who went home the same day....
Wow! Zebraplus, what a lot you have been through! I'm interested to hear more about how you are doing now. How long do you expect to be in the hard neck brace? From my own experience I agree it's a...
BUY the chair! You will need it much longer and enjoy it forever! Just keep that phone nearby...you can hold it up high to see. Also learn to use any voice features it has-much easier. I'm so glad it...
The knee is doing well. It's amazing how quickly that can be done now. I have a friend who is trying to decide between surgery and stem cell injections. I'm glad I had the surgery and it's finished,...
Follow up with the cardiologist 6 weeks after the Event was yesterday. An echo cardiogram showed no damage, everything is back to normal with no evidence that anything ever happened! Just like we...
Follow up with the cardiologist 6 weeks after the event was yesterday. An echo cardiogram showed no damage, everything is back to normal with no evidence that anything ever happened! Just like we...
Well Howdy to another Texan! I'm in Arlington. I don't quilt but have a bunch of friends who do. I love seeing their amazing work....
Oh my! I certainly also hope you are able to wait until your preferred surgeon returns. IF you can't wait, do you know which doctor you would use? That cruise sounds wonderful. What a great goal to...
Have you Googled this? I just did and found several different bits of information. The one I just read did not have a red light but the orange light also indicated time for batteries to be changed,...
Alcie, thanks for that information. I didn't know any of that was possible. It seems to be something you have to be constantly aware of, which makes me all the more thankful for my episode not being...
Welcome to the Forum and I'm sorry you have joined our small group of people who have had Broken Heart Syndrome, Stress Induced Cardiomyopathy, Takotsubo Syndrome or The Event. That's how I refer to...
That is quite a doctor to take so long explaining everything to you. He is worth waiting for! Was physical therapy mentioned for part of your recovery? I started that a few months, I think,...
Wow! You do have quite a history there, yet you keep on going. Bless your heart and the rest of you, too! I agree on avoiding more surgeries as long as possible. My 2nd knee replacement was last June...
This has been posted in the Heart Forum, just wanted to also put it here where I spend more time, even though it does not qualify as Chronic Pain-thankfully!! Does anyone have experience with this?...
My experience with Takotsubo Syndrome happened March 13, 2018. For three days prior to this I was thinking about a little speech I had been asked to give about my personal life. My memories were...
Thanks for sharing your 'how you got here' story. It helps to understand. Are you able to turn your neck at all now? Is this surgeon the same one who did your previous surgery? I'm just wondering if...
Welcome! and I'm so sorry! I've had a 4 level posterior fusion which was no fun and a long recovery but am glad I did it even though I still get asked when will my stiff neck get better. It won't get...
Congratulations on the decreased need for the pain pump. I certainly hope that continues! And another congrats on being patient. That seems to be so very necessary, but I do hope you get some foot...
It sounds like you are doing well. Just don't Overdo it...too much, too soon. Use your pain as a guide to know when you have been up enough or walked enough. Did your dr give you any idea how long...
Hello! I've had some of what you are talking about but very different situations-no falls, just age probably. My own story is on this site with a title just like in my signature. We've had many from...
So sorry to just be entering this conversation so late but from the title I did not realize what it was AND just didn't read it. DO READ CHRONIC PAIN 101. Skip down to about 9/14 to find notes made...
Figuregirl, I'm sure you are right about the reason you are recovering so well. Congratulations and keep on working on it. It feels so good to get back to normal, doesn't it? My normal now is quite...
rulerjking1, Welcome, thank you for your service! What a bunch of issues you have. I'm very sorry and wish I had suggestions for you, but I really don't, other than to let you know I care. I hope you...
WELCOME! Very near the top of the posts is Chronic Pain 101. In it go down to Sept 2014 and read many thoughts written by and for those of us who have had cervical surgery. You are already past some...
Welcome GMAMA! I had a similar surgery 4 years ago and do not remember balance being a specific problem. I want to invite you to read in the top of our list Chronic Pain 101 for lots of good...
After knee surgery I was offered a cane to use but it made no sense to me how that could help and not be dangerous for me. I'm glad to know you more experienced people agree about issues with canes....
Sounds very good! Enjoy your new Wheels and your new mobility!...
I agree with Susie-ice and my recliner were my best friends during that recovery. Also I was out of the neck collar after 2 weeks. That probably is causing some discomfort. What is the plan for...
I'm very sorry to hear about your surgery results, rather your lack of results. I just wanted to add to this conversation for others who might read it that knee specialists for the most part, no...
Hello GFM, I just wanted to tell you I admire the patience you have shown in waiting so long to get results and plan your treatment. If you had to "recoiled into yourself while trying to re-evaluate...
I've never owned a pick up or other taller vehicle but I've been wanting something that would make me higher. This conversation will certainly be used in deciding what we get next. I never knew it...
We got a new car that has the back up camera. It's wonderful!! We would have gotten one sooner if I had known how helpful that was. I think that would be worth adding to your car. White Beard's added...
Karen, I have great respect for the personal decisions you are making. Thank you for being a part of this group with such helpful responses. If you are not able to continue, you will be greatly...
Well, sorry for the mix up but the care is still there...prayers, too....