4.28.23 update : Hey everyone Thank you so much for giving some feedback and saying hello Unfortunately, I don’t have the best news. I have to go for another MRI as I’ve recently had some changes and an increase in pain and some other symptoms. I just saw the Neurosurgeon yesterday and we need to get some updated images done to see what’s going on and what potential next steps are I’m going to make a video tomorrow or whenever I’m able to get the results of my new images. It really sucks and I’m trying to be hopeful And not get in my head. But the chronic pain is disheartening as I’m sure those of you who know what I’m going through can relate to. I wish I had better news. I’ll follow up with you all shortly. Kim
I am glad you were on today! You look great! I am almost at 8 weeks. I have tried to walk, but funny, I have a bunion and a torn meniscus and a tight hip, that make it not so fun. I prefer to ride my Peloton. I have been depressed, but trying to hide it. I do virtual fitness training, and 78 year olds can do more than I can right now. You got it...Keep on keeping on. Happy Spring!!
So nice to see you again. I’m 1 year post c4 disc replacement and 5-6 fusion. Like you, I have a wide range of symptoms, changes day by day. I’m just trying to learn to live with it and balance what I want/need to do with how bad I want to feel the next day. It’s frustrating. I appreciate your videos very much. Thank you!
Thank you for your video. I had c4-c7 acdf five years ago. My life has been hell ever since the initial c4-c-7 surgery. I would love to talk to other people who have had the surgery
Hi Kim, Thanks for the check in, you look good. I am almost done with Physical Therapy it’s been 3 months since the surgery and I’m hanging in there. Best wishes always.
3 months!! Yes! Keep going. Don’t quit on yourself. I know how easy it is to give into the fear and pain- but keep your supports around and keep moving
Kim its great to see your progress..had c5/6 fusion 2016...c7 foraminotomy 2018 then c6/7 disc replacement 2019 c4/5 fusion 2020 and 3 weeks ago had disc replacement removed and fusion c6/7...its like a domino effect..lol...your spot on you get to know your body limits ...Im still in recovery and walking every day.
@@KimWright Kim like you and many others I think we are probably in for pain and discomfort for life.Its how you go psychologically as well not to run your life.Im still in soft collar for 3 more weeks and sticking to my strict restrictions for the best outcome. My neuro was talking about before latest surgery was 6/7 instability and may need a posterior fusion as well at that level. Keep up the great work you do keeping everyone informed on your progress
I had my surgery done at USC and my third level may have not healed. My insurance is Kaiser and they referred me out to USC. I am 18 months and was supposed to have an appointment with my surgeon to check my third level. Kaiser decided not for allow me to see my surgeon and now I have to start all over with a horrible insurance company, that will no doubt try to drug me instead of taking care of the situation. I get numb fingers on both sides depending on which side I sleep on. And yes the ringing in the ears is way louder than before and the vertigo sucks. I also have liquified strands in my cord because Kaiser told me all my symptoms were because I was fat and old so I had a lot of cord damage before my surgery. I’m angry that my insurance has basically screwed me over so they can save a buck.
Hello :). So typically no I don't have issues swallowing, But yes, if I'm looking up or stretching my neck, then yes.. its weird. Sometimes it catches me but luckily no constant issues.
Well, I got a really good shower the morning of my surgery and then I think it was towards the end of the week or the following week-I was able to wash my hair, but I have a hose connected to my showerhead. But I had my friend help me. Talk about humbling The shower was scary because I actually slipped and had a catch myself and then I ended up getting all freaked out afterwards that I did something. It’s so weird how fear and pain changes your every day stuff. So I definitely had to learn to relax a little bit and not be so stiff.
I had it done and only 9 months after. It's been 2yrs since my first one and just over a year after the second. Still hurts and stuff. Can't turn my head to the left very well but hoping for the best still. Hope you don't have to have it done. Keep the posts going😊
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4.28.23 update :
Hey everyone
Thank you so much for giving some feedback and saying hello
Unfortunately, I don’t have the best news. I have to go for another MRI as I’ve recently had some changes and an increase in pain and some other symptoms. I just saw the Neurosurgeon yesterday and we need to get some updated images done to see what’s going on and what potential next steps are
I’m going to make a video tomorrow or whenever I’m able to get the results of my new images.
It really sucks and I’m trying to be hopeful And not get in my head. But the chronic pain is disheartening as I’m sure those of you who know what I’m going through can relate to. I wish I had better news.
I’ll follow up with you all shortly.
Kim
I am glad you were on today! You look great! I am almost at 8 weeks. I have tried to walk, but funny, I have a bunion and a torn meniscus and a tight hip, that make it not so fun. I prefer to ride my Peloton. I have been depressed, but trying to hide it. I do virtual fitness training, and 78 year olds can do more than I can right now. You got it...Keep on keeping on. Happy Spring!!
I hope you’re doing ok. It’s so easy to get in your head. Stay neutral/positive and small steps ❤
So nice to see you again. I’m 1 year post c4 disc replacement and 5-6 fusion. Like you, I have a wide range of symptoms, changes day by day. I’m just trying to learn to live with it and balance what I want/need to do with how bad I want to feel the next day. It’s frustrating. I appreciate your videos very much. Thank you!
Completely understand the frustration!! But yes- day by day! I hope your days get better each day
Thank you for your video. I had c4-c7 acdf five years ago. My life has been hell ever since the initial c4-c-7 surgery. I would love to talk to other people who have had the surgery
There’s a great community here!!! So many ppl have had the same thing and more!
Hi Kim,
Thanks for the check in, you look good. I am almost done with Physical Therapy it’s been 3 months since the surgery and I’m hanging in there. Best wishes always.
3 months!! Yes! Keep going. Don’t quit on yourself. I know how easy it is to give into the fear and pain- but keep your supports around and keep moving
Kim its great to see your progress..had c5/6 fusion 2016...c7 foraminotomy 2018 then c6/7 disc replacement 2019 c4/5 fusion 2020 and 3 weeks ago had disc replacement removed and fusion c6/7...its like a domino effect..lol...your spot on you get to know your body limits ...Im still in recovery and walking every day.
Wow. You’ve had a journey. Are you doing ok now?
@@KimWright Kim like you and many others I think we are probably in for pain and discomfort for life.Its how you go psychologically as well not to run your life.Im still in soft collar for 3 more weeks and sticking to my strict restrictions for the best outcome. My neuro was talking about before latest surgery was 6/7 instability and may need a posterior fusion as well at that level.
Keep up the great work you do keeping everyone informed on your progress
@@brucedodds5481 ugh. I feel like once you go in it’s never ending
I had my surgery done at USC and my third level may have not healed. My insurance is Kaiser and they referred me out to USC. I am 18 months and was supposed to have an appointment with my surgeon to check my third level. Kaiser decided not for allow me to see my surgeon and now I have to start all over with a horrible insurance company, that will no doubt try to drug me instead of taking care of the situation. I get numb fingers on both sides depending on which side I sleep on. And yes the ringing in the ears is way louder than before and the vertigo sucks. I also have liquified strands in my cord because Kaiser told me all my symptoms were because I was fat and old so I had a lot of cord damage before my surgery. I’m angry that my insurance has basically screwed me over so they can save a buck.
Omg. I’m so sorry
God bless you. Don't give up on having surgery again. Please let a neurologist do the surgery.
Thank you. Not giving up. Just not mentally there yet. And yes on the neurosurgeon!
Great to hear from you again :)
wishing you a happy life and thanks for the update
❤❤❤. And I wish you a happy life. And if not always happy, at least manageable ❤❤
Do you have swallowing problems? I started having swallowing issues when I moved my neck the wrong way.
Hello :). So typically no I don't have issues swallowing, But yes, if I'm looking up or stretching my neck, then yes.. its weird. Sometimes it catches me but luckily no constant issues.
HOW DID YOU WASH YOUR HAIR THE FIRST WEEK AFTER SURGERY ?
Well, I got a really good shower the morning of my surgery and then I think it was towards the end of the week or the following week-I was able to wash my hair, but I have a hose connected to my showerhead. But I had my friend help me. Talk about humbling
The shower was scary because I actually slipped and had a catch myself and then I ended up getting all freaked out afterwards that I did something. It’s so weird how fear and pain changes your every day stuff. So I definitely had to learn to relax a little bit and not be so stiff.
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I wish you a happy life.
my friend Jess is recovering from a spinal fusion surgery and now is sporting a neck brace for at least 6 months the doctor said
Wow. Why so long?
Did you have a 2nd surgery but from the back of your neck? Can't remember the name of it and if so do you feel it helped
Not yet. Holding off as long as I can.
I had it done and only 9 months after.
It's been 2yrs since my first one and just over a year after the second. Still hurts and stuff. Can't turn my head to the left very well but hoping for the best still. Hope you don't have to have it done. Keep the posts going😊
Wish you a happy and pain free life
Oh my gosh! Me too! One day 😆
Thank you so much ❤
I am planning for c5 c6 due to disc extrusion..
Fusion or replacement? When do you go in?
@@KimWright fusion... Just planning.. Don't know yet
Chiropractors are dangerous
It’s so interesting how there’s two sides to help people view. Chiropractic care.
I’ll stick to massage and stretching ❤
I was just thinking about you
🥰 all good thoughts hopefully :)
Yeah about your update :)
Have a great day