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I’m a month out - C4-7 I thought I’d be so much better than I am Lots of pain still back of neck - arms especially the left I have zero appetite lost 25 pounds Am overwhelmed Feel grateful that my hands work again but otherwise so discouraged Just had a mini temper tantrum and threw my neck brace across the room in a fit of frustration because I can’t sleep Middle of the night Searching UA-cam for videos on ACDF .. strangely crazy Your story helped a bit- I still think I’m coping poorly but maybe some of this is to be expected- no one told me- except you Crazy here Hope you are doing well by now- December 24? Thanks

Did you really just get an ACDF? You shouldn’t need the collar for just that.

I got two level , after four days I went In still wearing the brace and the doc was like, “ what are you doing? Take that brace off!!! You need to move , the brace is only for the car rides!!” Haha. I wonder why the brace or no brace dilema isn’t clear.

You da man! The overthinking sucks!!

Had same surgery 2 weeks ago love to hear what you are saying. Phone volume all the way up. Hope all well year later.

Thanks for mentioning the low back. Mine is actually my main issue for years. Also thanks for the details about walking.

Thank you

Thankyou for making this video.

how is your neck today? mobility? all around? thanks

appreciate the video. I had same surgery. My doctor has me wearing this brace for 12 weeks. Sleep without brace after six weeks. I am five weeks in. Good luck, Mike

I've watched all your ACDF videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. No doubt life is busy, catching up on all you missed with the pain before the surgery, but if you have a moment, I'd love to hear your thoughts looking back on the experience from a year of recovery. Best of health to you and yours...

They told me that they test for MRSA.

Thank you for this - I'm 2 weeks from surgery (c5/6), and 1 week from all my pre-op stuff. I really appreciate that you have documented your journey. It is helping me to put a list of questions together and to prepare for post surgery.

Thanks for video I’m about to enter my third week of recovery for ACDF C3-6 surgery on 7/16/24 . I accidentally tilted my head the wrong way on today. Afterwards I been experiencing spasms at the base of my neck and between my shoulder blade. Along with a headache. I took my pain med’s and have been laying back. I also been drinking more water. As my surgeon stated the drinking more water can help with reducing the muscle spasms.

Thanks for the encouraging comment!! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

I am currently in the recovery period after my C5-C6 ACDF surgery. I still experience pain that starts at the base of my neck and radiates down into my left shoulder, arm, and the pinky, ring, and middle fingers. Additionally, I have days when the pain in the back of my neck becomes unbearable, though it’s not a throbbing pain. God bless brother and recover. 🤦🏽‍♂️

I said it before and I’ll say it again. A drummer can never have too many drum keys. You wouldn’t think it considering how small they are, but those little guys love to grow little feet and run away. And if you only bring 1, no matter what you’re doing whether it’s recording or playing a gig, may God have mercy on your soul.

Interesting. I’m doing C5/6 and C6/7 acdf in a little over a week, and my doc has me in a brace for 2 weeks. Do you know why yours wants 6 weeks???

Michael...I see that you play guitar. My band took a hiatus for my surgery. I an at week four now and finding it diifilt to play with the brace. Staining to drop my chin to look down. I was always a physical player with lots of movement. I nod when I play, move my feet, etc. and How long after the collar was removed did you feel good playing for more than a few minutes?

Thank you! Just watched your week three and week five. I am at week three today and was discouraged the pain seems to be getting worse instead of better but will keep the faith. :-) I had four levels done.

So many more new techniques. Artificial disk replacement is the best

Do not get fusion. Get artificial disk replacement and you are released to full duty in 3 weeks amazing

I had my surgery last week and have problems with the arm and shoulder that was fine. I’m watching your video and it sounds like what is happening with me. Can you give an update on your status please.

Hi, I had ACDF surgery C5/6 3 weeks ago. I have had pain in my shoulder blade, shoulder and neck for the second week. Everything on the right side. is that normal. I also had the pain before the operation. Does the pain last until the cage has fused? Do I still have to be patient? 

Man get a cart…. carrying that stuff is backbreaking!

Got halfway through the video and I realized you're a left-handed drummer! Can you make another video for right-handed drummers cause I can't use this information

What are the exercise when you are the operation of spinal cord

George mphande am Zambian i had cervical c5c6 surgery on Thursday 25 last month now am not feeling like fever dizzy am feeling breathless anywey for can i get better.

Killer chops man!! ❤

This is really helpful, I had the same surgery in the UK, now at week 4 but not collar at all.. Weirdly have indigestion issues and fatigue. It certainly is a roller coaster.

I see you're a guitarist, me too. Did your spine issue affect your playing and did the surgery help that?

How about showering?

How about showering? It seems like one bends when showering and drying

Was it worth it... getting ready for same one as you next week...

I will be 3 months post opp on the 18th.. 3 level ACDF.. still experiencing pretty bad burning in the back of my neck, shoulders and upper back. The nerve pain is pretty much gone but now there is lingering numbness in my thumb/fore finger and muscular discomfort. Still doing PT 3X a week so keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck in your recovery journey.

Great!

First video of yours that I am watching. I go next month for a four level, C3-7, ACDF.

Great video. Thanks!

Excellent!

No driving for 4 weeks. Uber

How is it playing guitar? Is it difficult to look down and left? Can you strap the guitar over your shoulder? In 4 days I'll be having a C5-C7 ACDF. I've been playing guitar for about 35 years and I'm a bit concerned at some level.

Did you get a bone stimulator by chance? Supposedly they help accelerate the healing.

Thanks for sharing! Had mine done Dec 4, 2 Levels. Main issues I’m having. 1. Numbers and tingling in left arm (not an issue prior to surgery) 2. Sleeping in recliner, yet only getting 5-6 hours as I continue to wake up due to soreness. 3. Came off pain meds, may consider going back to muscle relaxer meds 4. Using a Bone Growth Stimulator Any ideas and suggestions appreciated 👍🏽 Coach Tony

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s almost 3 wks since my ACDF surgery. I use the same collar but after 1st week I stopped it at night since I wasn’t sleeping.

if you watched my last one i didnt know how many months or weeks . memory loss and brain fog with the deafness hope it comes back soon

Tinnitus is hurting me

thank you

make another video so we can now how you are doing Today

Hey Micheal. Would love to hear an update 😊

Hi Michael I had c4-c7 acdf cervical fusion surgery on 11-26-23 .I continue to have tightness in my trap,and tingling in my arms, little shooting pIns to back of my neck, my ankles, feet and wrists get cold all the sudden makes me nervous. But listening to your videos makes me feel alittle better thanks for the videos. I have a crazy question but we're not supposed to bend so how are we suppose to wash our lower legs and feet when we're shower?