Pre-surgery Intro: Cervical Fusion (ACDF) vs Disc Replacement (Arthroplasty) at C5-C6

Hey everyone! I am scheduled for cervical disc replacement surgery tomorrow morning for my disc herniation at C5-C6.
I figured to post a pre-surgery video before I get the procedure done. I am planning on posting follow ups if time allows and if people are interested.
I hope this video can help others who may be dealing with similar symptoms or are going through the process as I am. If I can be of any help or support please don't hesitate to ask!

[@SS-lk1kj]

Thank you for sharing! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@wojciechg792]

Cheers!

[@mataleon1010]

Great info! Thanks for making this video. I will watch them all. I’m in the same boat you were in

[@wojciechg792]

Thanks for watching. Good luck to you!

[@noraflores9395]

Thank you so much, your experience helped a lot.

[@ChrisZupancic]

Hi! I have the same thing happening to me! Thank you for posting these videos. It helps to hear someone else go through it.
Did you say you had weakness anywhere before surgery?

[@johnnypruitt2305]

I had my C3 through C7 fusion in November

[@wojciechg792]

Good luck to you!

[@vanessahuey]

I'm getting the surgery for a d disk really bad to good luck to you

[@wojciechg792]

Good luck with your surgery!

[@ariamkif3027]

Hi, I’m considering this surgery, but I’m allergic to nickel. Did they test for metal sensitivities/allergies beforehand?

[@wojciechg792]

I did not get tested, but I would certainly at minimum do research on the device your surgeon plans on using to make sure it doesn’t have nickel in it!

[@johnthornton2800]

I'm going for the same surgery this Wednesday would love to speak with you further

[@wojciechg792]

Sorry I just saw your comment. I hope the surgery went well!

[@allaroundflat4634]

Isnt that Killing your neck looking down at the phone screen?!?

[@wojciechg792]

Not an ideal position