ACDF - Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

More information at my blog:
http://fen-oswin.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html

And photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fenoswin/sets/72157622159587103/detail/

NEW - There is a facebook group we've set up:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/118889388195468/

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• ACD
• ACDF
• Anterior
• Cervical
• Discectomy
• Fusion
• Spinal
• Surgery

[LBEEE11]

Hi - I had this surgery done Oct 28th 2009 for C6/7 disc heniation. I've been really good until a recent bout of severe asthma which has made the buldge at C5/6 flare up. I am so fricken scared - I do not want to go through this pain again. I didn't think I'd have to...until now. I have all the old symptoms - nerve pain, pins and needels, weakness and bad headaches. I hope you'r OK now 2 years down the track after your surbgery. Let me know how you are

[FenOswin]

@LBEEE11 Tried replying earlier, just error messages all the time

[FenOswin]

Seems to be working now! I've had complications with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, but seeing an osteopath who has been able to do amazing things. Helping me cope with the problems and we've planned a series of treatments that seem to be help. Also suffering from Carpel Tunnel, why just have one problem when you can have loads ;)

If you're on Facebook, have a look at the group I've posted details of on the main video post.

[LBEEE11]

@FenOswin thanks I'll look at you FB page. Thanks for replying. Its great to know others have similar pains! And we're not that old (I'm 47 now, was 45 when had the op) Whats you FB group called?

[FenOswin]

@LBEEE11 The name is "Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion" and the link is:

facebook.com/groups/1188893881­95468/

See you there :)

[honesty324]

hello fen this is honesty 324 i just wanted to let you know that i have 3 post/op ct scans since the surgery on 3-11-10. first ct revels 5/6 fused 6/7 did not in 2 areas since then 2 more ct's were ordered the last done 7-19-10 that reveled one of the two areas at 6/7 has finally fused there is still an area that still has not fused. i am wondering if you had incurred any post/op pain that warrants you to take medication. i still suffer  severe pain and remain on drugs NOT GOOD.

hope u r well

[FenOswin]

@honesty324 Sorry for the delay in replying. Been a bit up and down with the neck/life and everything!

I've posted a "One Year On" update on my blog if you want to read it:

fen-oswin.blogspot.com/2010/09­­/acdf-one-year-on.html

[69leaves]

Its refreshing to listen to/see positive results from acdf. Thank you for sharing your experience! Please update when possible. :)

[TheDebymoore]

Thank you for making this video. I have to have this surgery I had a spinal fusion 2 years ago my pain level was at 8 then after surgery it went down to a 2 and now because my neck and shoulders are hurting more and I can't hold my head down to read for more than 20 minutes it's time. I think my neck problems are making my back problems now hurt when I. Was almost pain free from the fusion in my back maybe after neck fusion my lower back will ease up as well. Anyone have any thoughts on this

[LBEEE11]

@FenOswin thanks I'll look at you FB page. Thanks for replying. Its great to know others have similar pains! And we're not that old (I'm 47 now, was 45 when had the op)

[LBEEE11]

sorry for all the stupid spelling errors in my last post - it's the pain killers I think ha ha!

[painndaneck]

@FenOswin check out my you tube blog as to post surgery user ID: painndaneck