Thank you for the 6 year update. And now, 5 years after that, I am scheduled for ACDF in about 6 weeks. I'm glad you posted all those years ago - thank you again!
Thank you so much for this follow-up. I just watched your other vid from ~6 years ago. My surgery will be scheduled in the next few wks. I’ve never had surgery. I’m a nervous wreck but you answered several of my questions regarding post op recovery. You look wonderful as well. Thank you.
Hi Cassie, I watched your first day from hospital video and this video, Its great to see your recovery. How are you doing now? Even I was recently diagnosed with herniated disc about a month back, and was wondering if I should take the surgery route. Wanted to ask what made you decide on the surgery, and during the 3 months before your diagnosis to surgery, did your symptoms of numbness and weakness in your hands get progressively worse during these 3 months or was it nearly the same? Also how bad were these weakness and numbness compared to your current, was trying to understand whats the % of reduction in numbness/weakness post surgery, if at all you could put a number like that based on your experience? I have spinal compression but one episode of acute pain (thats when the diagnosis happened) and since then just slight pain on my right arm and upper back but no numbness/weakness yet. Have been wondering whether to wait and see and how long. Would love to know how you are doing now. :-)
Looks like 6 more years later on this video. So from today should be 12 years. How are you feeling today 11/9/24. Just curious I’m getting 3 levels done in December Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
This was very helpful! May I ask how long it was from the time you had symptoms until you had the surgery? My biggest discomfort is numbness and weakness in my left arm and hand, and loss of dexterity. At this point for me it has been about 4 months - have tried quite a few things with no change. My biggest concern is permanent damage if I leave it too long. Dr doesn’t seem to think this is too big a deal, but I can’t imagine letting it go is a good thing. Thank you again for the informative videos!
9 months of symptoms for me. Pain left side of neck, upper back (rhomboid area) and pain radiates from left shoulder to whole arm to pinky finger and ring finger. Took long because my doctor did neck xray and said it was osteo arthritis not satisfied went to an orthopedic doctor says severe rhomboid strain and asked if i want steroid shot. I change primary doctor and once he found out it was going on for 9 months now he told me to get an MRI. Referred to a Ortho Spine Center and diagnosed with cervical Radiculopathy and some bone spurs on 4 levels. I had to have ACDF surgery on 4 levels (c3-T1) stayed in hospital for 3 nights and on hard collar for 3 weeks then switch to soft collar for 2 weeks. All pain gone and on the road to recovery, light PT and OT for mobility and strengthen muscles (light rehab since i'm not fully fused yet). It's a gradual recovery, takes time once fully fused (9 months for me) my ortho surgeon lifted restrictions and i workout more to strengthen muscle on my back and left arm. 3 years later i'm 80% better! I have slight numbness on my left finger and thumb due to compressed nerve damage i am used to it now. Got my life back, glad i had the surgery wish it was sooner. I joined StrecthLab to improve my mobility and improve muscle stiffness.
Thanks for your continuous updates. It's awesome to hear everything is going fine. I recently did the same surgery and now a month in. I still wear the C collar but have nt started therapy. How soon after surgery did u start therapy?
I had actually used up almost all of my PT benefits on my insurance before my surgery in an effort to avoid surgery. I did very minimal PT after surgery. I think it was about a month post op that I did some minor therapy. I mostly did deep tissue massage and ART chiropractic therapies. My PT gave me some exercises to do on my own after surgery and I waited about a month for those too.
@@fiercekitten13 The surgeon told me I should just wait on body to heal before doing any PT. The car accident I was in, occurred in October and he's recommending PT in January. As for the scar, I took off the bandage yesterday and I'm quite happy with what the scar looks like at the moment, 6wks after surgery. I will be using Mederma scar healing cream on it. Did you do MRI scans post surgery with the titanium plate and screws? Can you describe the PT exercises u did at home if you remember them? Or make a vid? ;) I'm living in the Caribbean islands and since you're completely healed I really appreciate getting any info from you as care is much better in the larger countries. Thanks!
@@kevinkelly6694 I am so sorry but I really don't remember what PT exercises I did after the surgery. It was over 6 years ago now. I never had another MRI after the surgery but I believe I had an X-Ray just to be sure everything was in the right place. Sorry I can't be more help!
Hi, Hope everything is going great, may i ask ?, how many levels, or at what level did you have fusion at ? Honestly i read so many other testimonials it bothers me to go ahead with the ACDF surgery.
Hi i see you uploaded this video years ago. Hopefully you see my msg.. how long did you wait after this initial herniation to have the surgery? Its been just under 3 months for me. I have surgery scheduled for the 21st of this month. Left pointer finger very numb and weakness left arm. Im healing some so wondering if I should still get it done.. thank you!!😊
I did not wait long to do the surgery because I have numbness and weakness as well. I was told that wasn’t going to resolve on its own so there was probably about a three months gap. It’s now been 10 years since surgery and I still have a very slight amount of numbness in the finger but I have gotten used to it.
Hi dear pls tell me are you still doing neck and hand sholdure n all exercise? Which exercise you r doing pls show that and even pillow show me which kind of pillow you are using from last few years . In google many kind of pillow s r given for used but daily night while sleeping at that time one fear full question daily coming in mind whether the pillow is right or not ? Sleeping position is correct or wht and then not able to sleep with thoughts pls share your experience about that and show us which kind of pillow you are using because you have spend this much years after surgery. Pls dear waiting for your positive reply
Thanks dear for reply . You don’t know you are really a hope for every person who went in deep sadness N many more thing which they felt after getting sudden situation of this kind . N when you are replying and giving updates then they also have positive hope for their life n thinking about getting another chance to live . Many people who got this problem in young age some of them are mom having small kids some of them are mom of middle age kids n some of them are father who have their pending responsibility for their family n so on ..blessing to you And pls keep giving updation and information through this channel . Your smile giving strength to all . Thanks a lot again
I know this is old, but how are you doing now? Did you have one level or two fused? I need two. I am 37 and also want to have one more baby in the near future. Can you tell me how long you waited to start trying to get pregnant after surgery? Thank you so much for your help!
Hi Ashley. It’s been just over nine years since this surgery and I am doing great. I have no issues with it anymore. About four years after that surgery I got pregnant with twins and had a very comfortable and normal pregnancy and birth. I actually started trying to get pregnant about a year later but it took us a few years to be successful. I wish you the very best for a speedy recovery.
I had sharp, severe pain in my right arm and then everything went numb and weak. I went for an x-ray right away and the hernia was detected. Surgery was within a few weeks.
Thank you for the 6 year update. And now, 5 years after that, I am scheduled for ACDF in about 6 weeks. I'm glad you posted all those years ago - thank you again!
Thank you for sharing your story! It has given me some much hope!!! You have been a blessing. God is Good! 🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽
Wow, you’ve been blessed and lucky with this surgery! All the best!
Thank you so much for this follow-up. I just watched your other vid from ~6 years ago. My surgery will be scheduled in the next few wks. I’ve never had surgery. I’m a nervous wreck but you answered several of my questions regarding post op recovery. You look wonderful as well. Thank you.
Thank you! I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and a very speedy recovery.
Saw your first video and was hoping you recovered well then saw this one. Good to hear you recovered!! God bless!
Thank you, my friend. I recovered really well.
Cassie. Thank u so much for this video u gave me so much hope 💗
Thank you so much for saying so. I am glad you found my video helpful.
Inspiring. Thanks for the updates. Take care!
Hi Cassie, I watched your first day from hospital video and this video, Its great to see your recovery. How are you doing now? Even I was recently diagnosed with herniated disc about a month back, and was wondering if I should take the surgery route. Wanted to ask what made you decide on the surgery, and during the 3 months before your diagnosis to surgery, did your symptoms of numbness and weakness in your hands get progressively worse during these 3 months or was it nearly the same? Also how bad were these weakness and numbness compared to your current, was trying to understand whats the % of reduction in numbness/weakness post surgery, if at all you could put a number like that based on your experience? I have spinal compression but one episode of acute pain (thats when the diagnosis happened) and since then just slight pain on my right arm and upper back but no numbness/weakness yet. Have been wondering whether to wait and see and how long. Would love to know how you are doing now. :-)
Congratulations and thank you for your guidance it was truly appreciated.
You look great. Thanks for your updates!
Thanks so much your videos are very helpful …
What levels did you have done?
Thats great news . So happy for you.. praise God
Looks like 6 more years later on this video. So from today should be 12 years. How are you feeling today 11/9/24. Just curious I’m getting 3 levels done in December Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
This was very helpful! May I ask how long it was from the time you had symptoms until you had the surgery? My biggest discomfort is numbness and weakness in my left arm and hand, and loss of dexterity. At this point for me it has been about 4 months - have tried quite a few things with no change. My biggest concern is permanent damage if I leave it too long. Dr doesn’t seem to think this is too big a deal, but I can’t imagine letting it go is a good thing. Thank you again for the informative videos!
9 months of symptoms for me. Pain left side of neck, upper back (rhomboid area) and pain radiates from left shoulder to whole arm to pinky finger and ring finger. Took long because my doctor did neck xray and said it was osteo arthritis not satisfied went to an orthopedic doctor says severe rhomboid strain and asked if i want steroid shot. I change primary doctor and once he found out it was going on for 9 months now he told me to get an MRI. Referred to a Ortho Spine Center and diagnosed with cervical Radiculopathy and some bone spurs on 4 levels. I had to have ACDF surgery on 4 levels (c3-T1) stayed in hospital for 3 nights and on hard collar for 3 weeks then switch to soft collar for 2 weeks. All pain gone and on the road to recovery, light PT and OT for mobility and strengthen muscles (light rehab since i'm not fully fused yet). It's a gradual recovery, takes time once fully fused (9 months for me) my ortho surgeon lifted restrictions and i workout more to strengthen muscle on my back and left arm. 3 years later i'm 80% better! I have slight numbness on my left finger and thumb due to compressed nerve damage i am used to it now. Got my life back, glad i had the surgery wish it was sooner. I joined StrecthLab to improve my mobility and improve muscle stiffness.
@@Bistroboyshave you ever had chronic headaches? Or any neurological deficits?
@@ashishjadhavpatil9149 no headacheat or neurological deficits
Thanks for your continuous updates. It's awesome to hear everything is going fine. I recently did the same surgery and now a month in. I still wear the C collar but have nt started therapy. How soon after surgery did u start therapy?
I had actually used up almost all of my PT benefits on my insurance before my surgery in an effort to avoid surgery. I did very minimal PT after surgery. I think it was about a month post op that I did some minor therapy. I mostly did deep tissue massage and ART chiropractic therapies. My PT gave me some exercises to do on my own after surgery and I waited about a month for those too.
@@fiercekitten13
The surgeon told me I should just wait on body to heal before doing any PT. The car accident I was in, occurred in October and he's recommending PT in January.
As for the scar, I took off the bandage yesterday and I'm quite happy with what the scar looks like at the moment, 6wks after surgery. I will be using Mederma scar healing cream on it.
Did you do MRI scans post surgery with the titanium plate and screws?
Can you describe the PT exercises u did at home if you remember them? Or make a vid? ;)
I'm living in the Caribbean islands and since you're completely healed I really appreciate getting any info from you as care is much better in the larger countries. Thanks!
@@kevinkelly6694 I am so sorry but I really don't remember what PT exercises I did after the surgery. It was over 6 years ago now. I never had another MRI after the surgery but I believe I had an X-Ray just to be sure everything was in the right place. Sorry I can't be more help!
@@fiercekitten13 you have been alot of help ... thanks so much!
Hi, Hope everything is going great, may i ask ?, how many levels, or at what level did you have fusion at ? Honestly i read so many other testimonials it bothers me to go ahead with the ACDF surgery.
I did one level: C6/C7.
Hi Cassie
Thank you for the follow up. Seems like surgery will be on the cards for me. Can I ask at which level you had the surgery?
Mine was C6/C7
Hi i see you uploaded this video years ago. Hopefully you see my msg.. how long did you wait after this initial herniation to have the surgery? Its been just under 3 months for me. I have surgery scheduled for the 21st of this month. Left pointer finger very numb and weakness left arm. Im healing some so wondering if I should still get it done.. thank you!!😊
I did not wait long to do the surgery because I have numbness and weakness as well. I was told that wasn’t going to resolve on its own so there was probably about a three months gap. It’s now been 10 years since surgery and I still have a very slight amount of numbness in the finger but I have gotten used to it.
You look awesome thank you for contributing to putting peoples mind at ease.64
Thank you so much! What a sweet message. x
Hi dear pls tell me are you still doing neck and hand sholdure n all exercise? Which exercise you r doing pls show that and even pillow show me which kind of pillow you are using from last few years . In google many kind of pillow s r given for used but daily night while sleeping at that time one fear full question daily coming in mind whether the pillow is right or not ? Sleeping position is correct or wht and then not able to sleep with thoughts pls share your experience about that and show us which kind of pillow you are using because you have spend this much years after surgery. Pls dear waiting for your positive reply
Hi dear how r u ? Pls give updates
I am great now. I don't have any remaining issues after my surgery more than 10 years ago.
Thanks dear for reply . You don’t know you are really a hope for every person who went in deep sadness N many more thing which they felt after getting sudden situation of this kind . N when you are replying and giving updates then they also have positive hope for their life n thinking about getting another chance to live . Many people who got this problem in young age some of them are mom having small kids some of them are mom of middle age kids n some of them are father who have their pending responsibility for their family n so on ..blessing to you And pls keep giving updation and information through this channel . Your smile giving strength to all . Thanks a lot again
I know this is old, but how are you doing now? Did you have one level or two fused? I need two. I am 37 and also want to have one more baby in the near future. Can you tell me how long you waited to start trying to get pregnant after surgery? Thank you so much for your help!
Hi Ashley. It’s been just over nine years since this surgery and I am doing great. I have no issues with it anymore. About four years after that surgery I got pregnant with twins and had a very comfortable and normal pregnancy and birth. I actually started trying to get pregnant about a year later but it took us a few years to be successful. I wish you the very best for a speedy recovery.
Can you run and ride bycycle..
@@fiercekitten13 wonderful! How are your levels above and below doing?
@@fiercekitten13 also what were your symptoms beforehand? Did you have neck pain? Headaches?
You look great.
How sweet of you to say! Thank you. x
Hi i am from India I have c6c7 fusion surgery 4 months ago everything is fine I want know this surgery lifelong any risk in future in your view...
Not that I was told about. All has been fine for me over the years.
🌹接受C6/C7 一節ACDF
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Were you getting pain between your shoulder blades before surgery?
No, that wasn't an issue for me.
Can you run and riding bycycle after 1year surgery...
Yes, I can do everything I could do before. More actually since I am stronger and am in better shape than I was before.
what was your symtoms pre surgery?
I had sharp, severe pain in my right arm and then everything went numb and weak. I went for an x-ray right away and the hernia was detected. Surgery was within a few weeks.
How are you now sweetheart?
12 years on from surgery and still doing great!