Both Terry and I have Prestige cervical disks. My surgeon told me that I could drive 2 weeks after surgery--which I did with no problem, using my soft collar just for my own sense of security. However, I did not drive long distances, as you are proposing. I have gathered from others who have received Pro-Disc C that the advice about driving is more conservative, so there may be a design difference here affecting what you can do post-surgery. The best advice would be to talk with your surgeon about this.
I too have been using the tempurpedic pillows--both the cervical and side sleeper pillows. Prior to surgery, the cervical pillow was actually uncomfortable but now it really does feel good to lie down on it.
Good luck in your surgery!
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2001 MVA; C5-C6 disk extruded
ongoing physical therapy, exercise and massage
ESI's, oral prednisone, trigger point injections
foraminal and central stenosis C5/C6 and c6/C7
2007 EMG/nerve conduction shows pattern of chronic radiculopathy
January, 2008: Prestige ST Artificial Disk Replacement, C5/6
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