Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion recovery

[crz4mm2]

I have read a lot about this and actually asked the doc too
Most people have sore throat afterwards due to retraction of the trachea during procedure. I get that. HOW LONG?

Most people have some upper back/shoulder muscle soreness too (positioning is most likely the culprit). HOW LONG?

I have appt on tues for post op so will be able to ask again then.
Just wondered what others have been thru?

 

[badgirlgiz]

Had the same surgery last October the pain in my shoulders lasted about a week the worst being right after surgery. My throat was a different issue that went on for about 6 months not that it hurt but I felt like things were not in the right place and eating was hard for a good month make sure you have soft food to eat applesauce,yougart,soup atart small follower dr. orders and all will be well this is the best I have felt in a long time no more pain.

 

[crz4mm2]

Had the same surgery last October the pain in my shoulders lasted about a week the worst being right after surgery. My throat was a different issue that went on for about 6 months not that it hurt but I felt like things were not in the right place and eating was hard for a good month make sure you have soft food to eat applesauce,yougart,soup atart small follower dr. orders and all will be well this is the best I have felt in a long time no more pain.:cool1:

Good to know. THanks. I know it is "normal" but you really start to doubt it, you know?
I am glad you are in no more pain. That's what I am praying for.

 

[marymouse]

I had mine done on December 19. I was eating normally 3 days post op and managed 2 family Christmas parties with very little pain. I actually went back to work 2 days early.

Obviously nobody heals at the same rate and it is going to be a little different for everyone.

Good luck!! It's the best thing I ever did.

 

[crz4mm2]

I had mine done on December 19. I was eating normally 3 days post op and managed 2 family Christmas parties with very little pain. I actually went back to work 2 days early.

Obviously nobody heals at the same rate and it is going to be a little different for everyone.

Good luck!! It's the best thing I ever did.

Fabulous.
Oh, I am eating normally (not much gets between me and food! ), just a bit surprised at the throat discomfort.
THe shoulder pain bugs me too. I understand that was from positioning during procedure, but thought it would be better by now too I know I am impatient thought.

I have 2 weeks off work. Doc said that should be enough. I am still wearing the collar (soft). How long did you have to wear yours?

 

[2Kds2K9]

Had my surgery April 2013. Throat was sore for about one month and voice raspy for about six months. Had to really chew food or felt like I was choking at times. Only wrote collar home from hospital. Not at all after that.

 

[crz4mm2]

Had my surgery April 2013. Throat was sore for about one month and voice raspy for about six months. Had to really chew food or felt like I was choking at times. Only wrote collar home from hospital. Not at all after that.

That's the way I feel. ALmost like I am choking. It is hard to cough and sneeze as well.
I hate the collar Will be glad to be rid of it.