Getting better: Hi all, had my neck surgery 2 weeks ago! Starting to feel some of the effects now, my balance seems to have returned and lower back much better. Still hoping for return...

patman1 Loc: Pataskala, Ohio

Hi all, had my neck surgery 2 weeks ago! Starting to feel some of the effects now, my balance seems to have returned and lower back much better. Still hoping for return of feelings in hands and perhaps my legs will improve some. Another 4 weeks with this dam collar and maybe I can get out and do some shooying.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Here's hoping for a speedy and complete recovery.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I wish you a complete recovery. Oh, and your physical therapist is going to be your best friend.
--Bob

patman1 wrote:

Hi all, had my neck surgery 2 weeks ago! Starting to feel some of the effects now, my balance seems to have returned and lower back much better. Still hoping for return of feelings in hands and perhaps my legs will improve some. Another 4 weeks with this dam collar and maybe I can get out and do some shooying.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

kpmac wrote:

Here's hoping for a speedy and complete recovery.

Don't rush it, you will get better in time.

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

Bob is correct, your physical therapist is going to become your best friend - following their instructions can make all the difference in the world!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

patman1 wrote:

Hi all, had my neck surgery 2 weeks ago! Starting to feel some of the effects now, my balance seems to have returned and lower back much better. Still hoping for return of feelings in hands and perhaps my legs will improve some. Another 4 weeks with this dam collar and maybe I can get out and do some shooying.

Best Wishes for a complete recovery.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

When I had back surgery several years ago I was running low on pain meds. I got down to 5 pills and called to have it refilled. She said I had to be seen in person for them to be refilled. So I decided I would wait until I had 2 left. So happens the pain pills ran out as soon as the pain did. They know this stuff.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I'm not sure what you had, but I had surgery for a pinched nerve and fusion of 5&6 in 2007. I was told I'd have to wear the collar for 3 mos. Can't tell you how happy I was when the doc told me after 6 week x-rays that I could take it off. Best wishes!!

patman1 Loc: Pataskala, Ohio

I fractured my vertebrae in a fall and had to have C3 to C6 fused due to compession taking place. Thanks all for encouragement, feeling better with each day.

patman1 Loc: Pataskala, Ohio

Hi all, just a quick update. My collar came off, which was a relief, but to date no improvement in any area except now I have a stiff neck to boot. Maybe time will help, I hope so. I was so excited to think I might be able to get out and do some foliage photography, but that never happened. I am now preparing for lower back surgery with the hope of some relief in that area, wish me luck.