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To retell an old story, a man had his whole C-spine reconstructed a few years back with a mix of ADRs and fusions. He was incredibly fit going into the surgery, far more than was the usual. He was photographed by a long-time medical advocate eating pizza at a restaurant several days after his surgery. The incredibly fast recovery time was attributed to his pre-surgery health. Basically, the healthier you are going in, the faster you'll get back on your feet.

On a side note, I've mentioned that Laura sees a prolotherapist regularly. Each trip includes purchasing a pound of kale salad from the local Whole Foods. I don't know which she looks forward to more, the treatment or the salad.