GOOD TIMES, just returned from my ortho and at 10 weeks c5-7 fusion is over 60% fused-my doc was amazed to say the least. My strength in left arm is getting better(I can do 5sets of 4-6 pull ups at the end of my regular workout)
The left wrist is still weak but doc said that will come with timek. NO loss of sensation.
Biggest problem are the headaches at night-none during the day- only at night, hopefully they get better with time.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL WITH SIMILIAR SURGERYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Surf...
My story is under "Just found out" Irish34. Wanted to write becasue I saw in a reply to someone that you wrote that you are a Deputy Sheriff. I am as well. Was your injury duty related.
Hope to talk about common grounds.
CJ

Hey Surf...
My story is under "Just found out" Irish34. Wanted to write becasue I saw in a reply to someone that you wrote that you are a Deputy Sheriff. I am as well. Was your injury duty related.
Hope to talk about common grounds.
CJ


Yes, my injury was duty related(assaulted by an I/M while working in-custody. The county is fighting the claim but screw them. I have regained most of my strength and mobility. Returned to surfing and cycling, no more baker to vegas running(our department usually placed in the top 3 teams). No work restrictions and cleared for patrol. I recommend the surgery if the surgeon is competent. Keep me posted and be safe!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Surf...
My story is under "Just found out" Irish34. Wanted to write becasue I saw in a reply to someone that you wrote that you are a Deputy Sheriff. I am as well. Was your injury duty related.
Hope to talk about common grounds.
CJ

Check my reply under acf 5-7.

County is fighting mine as well as Workers Comp. I am going for a Second Opinion this week sometime, hopefully. I'm quite sure surgery is inevitable for me. My disc is actually a bit worse that the herniated disc...plus I also have spinal cord compression. Did you have compression?!?
How long were you out of work after the injury, before surgery? After surgery?
If I may, how did the incident go down? In mine, we had a combative, drunk female who came into the jail. I did a pat-down and blanket escorted from the right. Another Dep was on the left and behind. She began to kick at Dep in the back and he took her down...without my knowledge. In short, I continued to restrain as she was going down and it pulled everything down with it.
Thanks for optimism. This is just really difficult being only 26 years old.
Irish34

I was moving an I/M off the row when he attacked me in the sally port. Male black 190pds and 6' 4. We basically traded blows(no time to spray or put out radio traffic), due to his size I took him to the ground(much better at grappling than boxing) with a leg sweep /arm restraint. He landed on top of me,on my left side. I received a compound fracture of the left elbow and concussion from my head bouncing off the concrete floor. Fun eh!!!!!!!!

The elbow resolved w/o any problems(few screws and wires) neck problem came to light 6 months post and lingered. I took two weeks off before surgery because of severe weakness and pain in left arm/wrist. Due to officer safety concerns I was put on light duty.

Yes, I did have spinal cord compression but no permanent damage. After surgery light duty for 4 weeks then full duty. The pain resolves itself immediately but the weakness takes time. I hit the weights( light ) hard as soon as possible!

W/C wanted me to wait another 3 months and go through hoops, I said **** it because my ortho advised of possible nerve damage. Your health is too important in this line of work. My wife's Uncle had same problem, he waited and has nerve damage in hand( will have to go out on a medical retirement) !!!!!!!