Reading comments there is not a lot of conversations about there activity level. Having physical movements help with blood circulation and better healing. I found that if i am in pain i better find a way to keep blood circulation. I am on day 6 from c-5 c-6 c-7 fusion. I am back to walking 4 miles a day and found much pain relief in getting that blood movement. If i am going to have pain i might as well be doing something to get my mind of it so im not so tensed up. The pain in my right arm and neuropathy pain has stopped with the surgery so i am going to do what it takes to help heal the damage from the surgery that most likely is temporary. Amazing how much life can be improved from these well educated doctors that are like the healing hands of our maker!!
@@alberthaug-t4p i can say that activity is important after all surgeries…as long as you can do it. I could walk 4 miles before the surgery but six days after I could not have due to the muscular pain in my back and neck. Just washing my hair or putting on clothes with long sleeves was almost unbearable. I could not hold my head up without fatigue. Love to know your age, if you took pain killers, and activity level before the surgery. Each person has a different experience due to so many factors. Best of luck in your recovery.
@TheWellEducatedArtist ya I'm 68 year old man retired. I been over weight most my life. Had lower back surgery February. 2023 with relief to my sciatic nerve. Had bad disk problems with my neck for decades. Went to ortho about my neck Aug. 2023 and was given referral for weight management and I started walking everyday and weighing all foods and fluids with intermittent fasting. I lost 45 lbs before sleeved april 29th. 2024 and lost total 120 lbs. All together. Had mri. Neck in July this year that showed severe stenosis c-5 c-6 c-7. Tylenol was only pain reliever I took but continued the exercises. Had the fusion oct.30th 2024 and came home from hospital with orders for muscle relaxer as needed every 6 hrs. And Norco 5-325 one tablet every 4 hrs as needed. I ice my neck both sides that give me great relief and 2 tylenol 500 mg.if needed. I found to set in my recliner or chair or bed gives me more pain than walking around. I am a retired geriatric nurse so I am well educated seeing people that have severe pain and get out of there comfort zone and shed tears but have a quick recovery getting those muscles and blood moving. The words are easy to say and the pain is real but I am very grateful for the right arm pain being gone and the nerve relief on my right upper extremity. Time for healing is on my side now and I want to keep moving and enjoying the new me even with the healing process pain.
I have just re-watched your ACDF playlist. I’ve finally decided and I had my 2-level ACDF surgery yesterday. I must agree that I have much more pain all over my neck and shoulders than before the surgery. It was a difficult decision and I hope it will turn out well. I’ve also documented my experience on my RUclips channel. I hope to hear your comment. I believe we had quite a bit of similarities in terms of making such a tough decision. I wish you well and I hope I can get through this as soon as possible.
MAm thanks for updating canyou pls make vedio on which exercise and physiotheraphy you are doing because people from different places have different availability of PT so pls make vedio so we come to know which kind of exercise and PT will helpful.
Thanks for sharing an update. I am still struggling with pain (on and off) even after several epidural injections in my neck. Have been on physiotherapy for 2 months now and not much improvement either. Since my symptoms are quite similar to Lupus, my doctor suggested to do a blood test and urine test before my next appointment with my neurosurgeon. I was trying to convince myself that I don’t need surgery, but it looks like there’s no escape at this moment 😢
Your story sounds so familiar. Early on I was tested for Lupus and RA because of my symptoms, as well. I empathize with having to make a decision about this surgery and it’s inevitability. Whatever your decision, I wish you the best and a life free from pain.
Do you have tips about finding the best surgeon? I don’t think I can escape this surgery. What did you do to get in the best shape before having the surgery? Your videos are very helpful.
I would look at what people are saying about the surgeon on the internet and make sure they are Board Certified. Also, I would interview them and ask about their track record, their successes and what has gone wrong with their surgeries. Don’t be afraid of talking to more than one surgeon. It is very important to feel comfortable with both the surgeon, their staff and the hospital. As for getting in shape before surgery, I didn’t do a lot other than walk and do some PT because I was in rough shape and barely 100 pounds at the time I needed surgery. Eating right and exercising and doing things like Qigong and yoga would definitely help.
The failure of fusion is very real and thank you for bringing that up. I am so sorry that happened to you. It must be very frustrating. Failure in hardware is often the problem. Was that true in your case?
My surgeon would never directly talk with me over the phone i had to make an appointment and drive 1 hr each way to talk with him. After id say the 4 5 month mark they didn't want to hear anymore complaining from me and said all we can do for you at this point is put a stimulator in your back🤔
@@johnmitchell8925 That is horrible. I hear the stimulator in the last resort on problematic surgeries. Sometimes I think the surgeons need to go through the surgeries so they can understand.
Sounds painful. Hope you feel better soon!
Sounds tough! How you start feeling better in a bit!
Reading comments there is not a lot of conversations about there activity level. Having physical movements help with blood circulation and better healing. I found that if i am in pain i better find a way to keep blood circulation. I am on day 6 from c-5 c-6 c-7 fusion. I am back to walking 4 miles a day and found much pain relief in getting that blood movement. If i am going to have pain i might as well be doing something to get my mind of it so im not so tensed up. The pain in my right arm and neuropathy pain has stopped with the surgery so i am going to do what it takes to help heal the damage from the surgery that most likely is temporary. Amazing how much life can be improved from these well educated doctors that are like the healing hands of our maker!!
@@alberthaug-t4p i can say that activity is important after all surgeries…as long as you can do it. I could walk 4 miles before the surgery but six days after I could not have due to the muscular pain in my back and neck. Just washing my hair or putting on clothes with long sleeves was almost unbearable. I could not hold my head up without fatigue. Love to know your age, if you took pain killers, and activity level before the surgery. Each person has a different experience due to so many factors. Best of luck in your recovery.
@TheWellEducatedArtist ya I'm 68 year old man retired. I been over weight most my life. Had lower back surgery February. 2023 with relief to my sciatic nerve. Had bad disk problems with my neck for decades. Went to ortho about my neck Aug. 2023 and was given referral for weight management and I started walking everyday and weighing all foods and fluids with intermittent fasting. I lost 45 lbs before sleeved april 29th. 2024 and lost total 120 lbs. All together. Had mri. Neck in July this year that showed severe stenosis c-5 c-6 c-7. Tylenol was only pain reliever I took but continued the exercises. Had the fusion oct.30th 2024 and came home from hospital with orders for muscle relaxer as needed every 6 hrs. And Norco 5-325 one tablet every 4 hrs as needed. I ice my neck both sides that give me great relief and 2 tylenol 500 mg.if needed. I found to set in my recliner or chair or bed gives me more pain than walking around. I am a retired geriatric nurse so I am well educated seeing people that have severe pain and get out of there comfort zone and shed tears but have a quick recovery getting those muscles and blood moving. The words are easy to say and the pain is real but I am very grateful for the right arm pain being gone and the nerve relief on my right upper extremity. Time for healing is on my side now and I want to keep moving and enjoying the new me even with the healing process pain.
I have just re-watched your ACDF playlist.
I’ve finally decided and I had my 2-level ACDF surgery yesterday.
I must agree that I have much more pain all over my neck and shoulders than before the surgery.
It was a difficult decision and I hope it will turn out well. I’ve also documented my experience on my RUclips channel. I hope to hear your comment. I believe we had quite a bit of similarities in terms of making such a tough decision. I wish you well and I hope I can get through this as soon as possible.
MAm thanks for updating canyou pls make vedio on which exercise and physiotheraphy you are doing because people from different places have different availability of PT so pls make vedio so we come to know which kind of exercise and PT will helpful.
Thanks for sharing an update. I am still struggling with pain (on and off) even after several epidural injections in my neck. Have been on physiotherapy for 2 months now and not much improvement either. Since my symptoms are quite similar to Lupus, my doctor suggested to do a blood test and urine test before my next appointment with my neurosurgeon. I was trying to convince myself that I don’t need surgery, but it looks like there’s no escape at this moment 😢
Your story sounds so familiar. Early on I was tested for Lupus and RA because of my symptoms, as well. I empathize with having to make a decision about this surgery and it’s inevitability. Whatever your decision, I wish you the best and a life free from pain.
@@TheWellEducatedArtist Thank you so much! I wish you all the best in your recovery. Please keep us posted.
Consider getting an in home infrared sauna to treat your ongoing neck shoulder pain. Works for me.
Another thing the surgeon wont mention is adjacent disc disease witch usually takes 3 to 4 years if you're lucky😅
Do you have tips about finding the best surgeon? I don’t think I can escape this surgery. What did you do to get in the best shape before having the surgery? Your videos are very helpful.
I would look at what people are saying about the surgeon on the internet and make sure they are Board Certified. Also, I would interview them and ask about their track record, their successes and what has gone wrong with their surgeries. Don’t be afraid of talking to more than one surgeon. It is very important to feel comfortable with both the surgeon, their staff and the hospital. As for getting in shape before surgery, I didn’t do a lot other than walk and do some PT because I was in rough shape and barely 100 pounds at the time I needed surgery. Eating right and exercising and doing things like Qigong and yoga would definitely help.
My fusions c6/7 did not fused my arms and hands are weak and numb. What is your opinion on my failed fusion
The failure of fusion is very real and thank you for bringing that up. I am so sorry that happened to you. It must be very frustrating. Failure in hardware is often the problem. Was that true in your case?
@@TheWellEducatedArtist no the bone graft did not fuse
Did you use any nicotine products at all?
Did you use NSAIDs?
Were you lifting above say 25 pounds?
Ugh - shingles, NOT fun. Thank you for your update. I'm scheduled for surgery in September.
@@MommyDontSeeMe Best of luck with your surgery! ❤️
My surgeon would never directly talk with me over the phone i had to make an appointment and drive 1 hr each way to talk with him. After id say the 4 5 month mark they didn't want to hear anymore complaining from me and said all we can do for you at this point is put a stimulator in your back🤔
@@johnmitchell8925 That is horrible. I hear the stimulator in the last resort on problematic surgeries. Sometimes I think the surgeons need to go through the surgeries so they can understand.
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@@ChantayMarker Good luck with your recovery process!
@@TheWellEducatedArtist Thankyou
I look forward to checking out your artwork as soon as I can use my arms as required to 🎨 paint !