garion64
05-12-2004, 05:33 PM
i had c4c5 done tuesday i got home today was only in one night i ate a full meal 4 hours after my surgery no prob with throat just a lot of pain in back of neck cant get in a good posistion to sit the thing that amazed me the most was the feeling is back in my hands and the sholder and back pain is gone i have to go try to rest now god bless you all
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CHETNSUE
05-12-2004, 05:46 PM
i had c4c5 done tuesday i got home today was only in one night i ate a full meal 4 hours after my surgery no prob with throat just a lot of pain in back of neck cant get in a good posistion to sit the thing that amazed me the most was the feeling is back in my hands and the sholder and back pain is gone i have to go try to rest now god bless you all
GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL AND THAT THE PAIN AND EVERYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH IT HAS DICIPATED. I HOPE THE SAME HAPPENS FOR ME IN AUGUST....KEEP US INFORMED
GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL AND THAT THE PAIN AND EVERYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH IT HAS DICIPATED. I HOPE THE SAME HAPPENS FOR ME IN AUGUST....KEEP US INFORMED
X-man
05-12-2004, 05:48 PM
Congrats!! You made it through the worst part!! Glad to hear things went well and that you're seeing some positive results right away. It sure helps you feel better...like it was the right thing to do.
Keep up with your pain meds...don't get behind schedule as it tends to be tougher to get it back under manageable levels when you lag. Rest, rest, rest. To get comfortable in a recliner, I bought one of those "U" shaped travel pillows at Target. Don't put them around your neck (like they show in the picture). Instead, lay them flat and nestle your head between the two sides with the open part to the back of the base of your neck. That seemed to keep pressure off my neck, kept me fairly immobile and comfortable at the same time. Experiment with using different pillows in different locations, including your lower back for support too. Eventually you'll find something that works for you.
I suggest a few good comedy DVD's to lift spirits. And don't be afraid to boss around your caregivers...it's your turn to be pampered for awhile!!
GOOD LUCK in your recovery!! :)
Keep up with your pain meds...don't get behind schedule as it tends to be tougher to get it back under manageable levels when you lag. Rest, rest, rest. To get comfortable in a recliner, I bought one of those "U" shaped travel pillows at Target. Don't put them around your neck (like they show in the picture). Instead, lay them flat and nestle your head between the two sides with the open part to the back of the base of your neck. That seemed to keep pressure off my neck, kept me fairly immobile and comfortable at the same time. Experiment with using different pillows in different locations, including your lower back for support too. Eventually you'll find something that works for you.
I suggest a few good comedy DVD's to lift spirits. And don't be afraid to boss around your caregivers...it's your turn to be pampered for awhile!!
GOOD LUCK in your recovery!! :)
secondfiddle
05-13-2004, 02:08 AM
Great news! I hope your recovery continues as well as it has apparently started! Keep us posted.
nero
05-13-2004, 03:03 PM
Hurrah...more survivors with good news... its never perfect and one never knows our future with these things.. but it worked.. you seem to feel better.. so rest and thank your lucky stars you are on the road to moving forward again.
Nearly new again..too. Nero
Nearly new again..too. Nero