Yes, Abilene. Came home Saturday. Felt pretty good. Stayed up and about, but took it easy. Was feeling it later though. Both upper arms are really sore but I have no more "pins and needle"pains in my...
Hello ALL ! The thoughts and prayers worked well. Surgery was only 2 1/5 hours, only did the C-3 through C-6. Have no idea how they connected the C-5,6 to my former repair. I am home today and no...
WB, If I wasn't getting it done on the 19th, I'd have you grill a great steak and puree it and mush in some cookie dough for heck of it. All, Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and the rest. Hope your day is...
Just got done reading all of the weekly posts from TallerNow and I'm even more nervous. I don't think I'll feel better breaking dishes, and I hate to say it, being a 55 Y.O. guy, don't think I'll...
Thanks, I did find Abeline's journey and reviewed it. I realize I may be in for more of a battle than I was hoping for. I actually believed th Doc, when he told me if I felt up to it, i could go back...
Abilene, Glad I went back and read your history/story. I guess I'll need to change some of my expectations. I thought I'd be up and about FAST ! Maybe not. You posted that all your screws are good. I...
Thanks for the prayers. I'm sure they'll help me out. Need all I can get. No PFO fix yet. The cardio doc put in a cardiac loop in my chest to monitor for A-Fib. They are really cautious about closing...
Hello Abilene and straydog, I am scheduled for my ACDF C3-6 on the 19th. The numbness had gotten alot worse. Driving and even shaving, my right arm goes quick numb. Still ultra scared to do it, since...
He juat let me off the Plavix so it'll be abit before the 3-6 ACDF. They delayed the PFO closure as I previously has an A-Fib in the cath lab and they had to jolt me back to rhythm so I get a cardio...
I see my Cardio Doc Tuesday to see if and or when they'll let me off the Plavix long enough to have this done. The neuro-surgeon said I needed 7 day before surgery and 10 days after surgery in order...
I guess so with the Northern European. True, like Scandinavian, Irish and German. Close enough?? I'll try the Mayo approach before I jump....
I probably can get a referral for a 2nd opinion. Mayo right down the street from work. I'll try and advise. Why heavy metal poisoning test? Have something to do with C spine issues? jr...
So MY friends, can I put this off for while or... the doctor notes for surgery say C3-6 ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy & fusion) with exploation of fusion C6-7. I was told but it doesn't say that...
Degenerative endplate change is noted throughout the cervical spine. Marrow signal is other wise within normal limits There is disk desiccation at all cervical levels with loss of disc height at...
I am having an umbrella to repair a hole in the heart. It will go both on the left and right atrium and closed together. He stated I will be able to go back to work if I feel like it within a few...
Will submit the findings in abit....
Impressions: 1. Diffuse Degenerative disc changes. 2. Small posterior annular tear at C2-3. 3. Grade 2 retrolisthesis of C3 on C4 and C4 on C5. There is moderATE CIRCUMFERENTIAL DISC BULGING WITH...
Thanks, The Doc said the incision will be directly above my first one (which is barely noticeable). I am 56 years old but in excellent shape.I work hard in the yard. I have 6 acres to groom, mow and...
I can move 75% or so side to side but find my whole body moving (I'm sure to minimize pain) I can't really look over my shoulder and the crunching every-time i move my head is aggravating. No MAJOR...
Cspine: C1-T2 fusion (yes, that's right - but not all at once) . What am I to expect on limitations? C3-6 and C6-7 already bone and metal w/screws. I already have to tilt back to drink. This will...
Thanks all for the info. Yes, I have checked at work for the STD and LTD, but it does ask specifically if within the last 5 years have I seen a doctor or had information on Heart issues, neck or back...
New here. I have had CAD since 2000. I always test negative on the thallium stress test, yet my 1st stent I have 95% blockage in the LCA, then a stent RCA and 1 in my circumflex. Feb 2014 had a...
and how do you all survive if out of work for so long with no short term disability? Is there some place that you get temporary help from?...
Hi. I'm Joe. Just a brief: I was having pains in my right shoulder, down my arm and fingers. My primary referred me to an Ortho Guy that did an EMG a Nerve conductive study. Both showed massive loss...
sorry for "hijacking the thread"My apologizes to the originator. If the moderator could delete my entries I will try to get to the intros. not used to a forum so was unaware. Just thought i should...
Texas, continue to get another ortho opinion. I had a rotator cuff surgery (didn't fix my problem, the right carpal tunnel and an Ulnar nerve surgery... All because of my EMG and NC study. THEN my PA...