The other thing to keep in mind is your ability to swallow after the surgery. I had the same levels as what you are having. I could not swallow anything but small bites of food for 9-10 weeks after the surgery. Since they go in through the front it leaves the throat pretty swollen afterwards. I almost choked to death on a Motrin 600 a week after the surgery. It got lodged in my throat and I almost had to self-Heimlich afterwards. Luckily I had enough air in my airway that shot it across the room. Funny now but wasn't at the time. Just remember to take small bites of food and swallow pills one at a time chased with lots of water.
I am 12 weeks post-op today and the neck feels great. I no longer have Fibromyalgia in my back due to the successful spinal surgery. What a miracle to be near pain free after so many years. My only concern is still the distraction pain in my feet and legs.
Good-luck on your journey.
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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