Looking for experiences from the AKB on a pending surgical procedure I'm a candidate for, better said, I require quickly. My surgeon proposed, better said,, told me he was pursuing asap due to the necessit. ACDF cervical surgery. Two areas, C-5 & 6 and C-6 & 7. Large bone spur that fused vertebrae together must be removed to reduce/end the nerve pain down my shoulder and arm. Enough about me. Who has experienced this and how long and painful was your recovery? How long till you you could drive, work, do things as normal? This has been needed for a long time but now is imperative so I'm forging ahead no matter the consequences as I can't continue as it is. I know it is daunting but away we go, please tell me how easy it was.......
Had the surgery last Friday, took the surgeon 3.5 hrs. but 6 hrs in recovery. Was discharged the next day, feeling OK, pain wasn't bad. On Sunday I began to cough, more and more all day by evening it became constant. Visited emergency room and they discovered pneumonia. Was admitted and treated, came home yesterday. I'm doing well and resting. I showered for the first time since the surgery, feels good but tiring. The pain is reduced in several spots while other haven't changed appreciably. I hope the nerves will recovery to normal but the jury it out on that and will be for several months. Thanks for all the advice from the AKB on this surgery.
Had the surgery last Friday, took the surgeon 3.5 hrs. but 6 hrs in recovery. Was discharged the next day, feeling OK, pain wasn't bad. On Sunday I began to cough, more and more all day by evening it became constant. Visited emergency room and they discovered pneumonia. Was admitted and treated, came home yesterday. I'm doing well and resting. I showered for the first time since the surgery, feels good but tiring. The pain is reduced in several spots while other haven't changed appreciably. I hope the nerves will recovery to normal but the jury it out on that and will be for several months. Thanks for all the advice from the AKB on this surgery.
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