ACDF surgery soon. What should I expect, am so scared

Bones, joints and muscles
21

Try to remain calm, I know it's very hard to do with this surgery. But remember, you will wake up with some discomfort but no pain! I would do this all over again if I had to, the difference it made immediately after waking up from surgery was amazing! Stay strong 

22

I hope all goes well for you Marie, our hearts are with you.

23

Hey Marie,

How did the surgery go ?

24

Hi. How kind of you to remember me. It went fine. Recovery was slower than i thought but that was my impatience i think. I am 18 months on ans now getting nerve pain again so fear another disc may be herniating. Its manageable at the moment but am gettong the same symptoms after a lovely period of none. I dont know how many times you can have this op but am hoping to stave it off for as long as possible.

25

Hi Marie,  how many discs did you have replaced  in your neck? Did you have any headaches before the surgery, and if so, did the headaches go away after the surgery and  not come back?   I am considering having ACDF surgery for bulging discs in my neck.  Thanks!

26

Hi Marie,  how many discs did you have replaced  in your neck? Did you have any headaches before the surgery, and if so, did the headaches go away after the surgery and  not come back?   I am considering having ACDF surgery for bulging discs in my neck.  Thanks!

27

Ihad L3-S1 spinal rods removed and new rods put n almost my whole back from T3-S1 n Jan..also did laminectomy at L2 and scoliosis repair.Surgery was a very extensive surgerybut..doing well after almost 9 hrs surgery. Just having a tough time sleeping. Dont know if Im fussing or not yet as I havent had another mri. Doing water therapy which is excellent.

28

Thanks Susan, your surgery is different than mine.  I will have 3 discs in my neck replaced, C-4-5-6.