I just had 3 level ACDF surgery 3 weeks ago. Doing great! Totally agree with the feeling of security wearing the Aspen collar. I must wear it all the time with the exception of eating and taking a shower. I have to sleep in it. It is a really good collar; very supportive and secure. I’m with you on who cares what others think. It’s none of their business anyway. Agree with being in a car; it’s tiring and nerve-wracking.
I hate mine. Honestly took it off after 4 weeks. My ortho doesnt k ow. Its been in the 80s. I has 4 leveles done n my spinal cord somehow got caught between 2 vertebraes. Lost part of the use of mt r arm smh
I’m having c3 to c7 lam with fusion posterior. Question.. with aspen collar, which I will be wearing, are you able to keep back straight, butt stuck out, bend over without bending neck of course with collar on? I can’t find any info, and I want to practice my movements with my collar on which I have. Surgery is next week.
I just had acdf surgery yesterday with the same collar. I can't sleep with it now that I'm home. It's very annoying I'll be happy to switch over to a soft collar.
I am recovering from neck surgery and now is sporting a Aspen Vista Collar. I find it is very uncomfortable and annoying to wear. how much longer do you have to wear yours.
Yes. He said I didn’t have to sleep in it at all ever. He did say that all surgeons have different views on this though. I tried to sleep on my back only. I woke up a couple of times early on with my head sort of turned to the side and it freaked me out. But for the most part I was able to sleep in a very still position on my back.
Great info. Really appreciate your perspective. Thank you!
I'm in one 24/7 since February 16th and, still have until March 24th. It's making me crazy ,I'm so uncomfortable ALL THE TIME 😢
I just had 3 level ACDF surgery 3 weeks ago. Doing great! Totally agree with the feeling of security wearing the Aspen collar. I must wear it all the time with the exception of eating and taking a shower. I have to sleep in it. It is a really good collar; very supportive and secure. I’m with you on who cares what others think. It’s none of their business anyway. Agree with being in a car; it’s tiring and nerve-wracking.
😊you’ve made me less concerned about the surgery thank you
I hate mine. Honestly took it off after 4 weeks. My ortho doesnt k ow. Its been in the 80s. I has 4 leveles done n my spinal cord somehow got caught between 2 vertebraes. Lost part of the use of mt r arm smh
I’m having c3 to c7 lam with fusion posterior. Question.. with aspen collar, which I will be wearing, are you able to keep back straight, butt stuck out, bend over without bending neck of course with collar on? I can’t find any info, and I want to practice my movements with my collar on which I have. Surgery is next week.
I just had acdf surgery yesterday with the same collar. I can't sleep with it now that I'm home. It's very annoying I'll be happy to switch over to a soft collar.
I have the same brace, it is very uncomfortable to sleep with
I’m so sorry to hear that! I’m thankful my surgeon did not make me sleep in it.
The first couple days it tore into my chin .And it hurt my shoulders. It actually made my chin bleed.
The tongue position is vvvvv important
I am recovering from neck surgery and now is sporting a Aspen Vista Collar. I find it is very uncomfortable and annoying to wear. how much longer do you have to wear yours.
Awww I’m so sorry to hear! It took me a week or two to get used to it. Now it’s like part of me. I have to wear it for 3 months.
Did your Doc say you didn't have to sleep in it? I am not getting any sleep in mine, but I would be scared to try sleeping without it.
Yes. He said I didn’t have to sleep in it at all ever. He did say that all surgeons have different views on this though. I tried to sleep on my back only. I woke up a couple of times early on with my head sort of turned to the side and it freaked me out. But for the most part I was able to sleep in a very still position on my back.
How did you wash your hair?
I too would like to know this please?
Like normal. Nothing different. I just pretended my giant incision wasn’t there. Lol
You take it off in shower@@adelewilliams4515
i like the soft brace