It amazes me how different the post op instructions are. For me, there was no lifting (greater than a jug of milk/6 pounds) and no bending of the neck (large flexion/extension movements for the first 3 weeks. I was given a soft collar for the ride home after surgery with the option to wear it according to my comfort.
After three weeks, no lifting more than 20 pounds for 3 months. I was also instructed to walk every day. I was given the NSAID Mobic for 30 days.
I'm glad you are doing well! I was off the meds completely at 10 days, it's different for everyone. Keep us posted.
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2004 MRI -cervical bone spur causing pain
2011 MRI -5 bulging discs at C3-7: Recommended C5-6 and C6-7 for a two level fusion, I said no thanks.
2014 MRI -progressive compression C5-7.
MRI 6/5/14- Ruptured L4-5, bulge at L2-3 and L5-S1 Dr recommends discectomy of L4-5 but won't do surgery until cervical is stable
8/2014- 8 months/3 rounds of appeals, Aetna denies 2 level cervical ADR 
2 level ADR w/ mobi-c C5-7 Jan 7, 2015
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