Ed1944
10-13-2005, 01:44 PM
I was told that I would be discharged the same day as the surgery. Single level, decompression, fusion of the C6/C7. Sugery is at 9am. Is this rapid discharge new for this type of surgery? Or perhaps they mean I will be out by 8am the next morning. Anyone have this short of a stay?
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Unbearable
10-13-2005, 03:46 PM
I was discharged 24 hours after my first fusion, per my request! I am having 2nd one next Friday and I am also staying overnight. Some surgeons will discharge you the same day, have you asked to stay overnight?
wimpette
10-13-2005, 06:07 PM
I stayed in hospital overnight for a two level anterior fusion although I know it is not unusual to discharge patients the same day provided they are doing well. For my second and more extensive posterior procedure my insurance approved me for three nights and I could have stayed a 4th night had I chosen.
Although same day discharge may be planned you can stay longer if you have any problems such as severe nausea, problems urinating or pain that can't be well controlled on oral meds.
Good luck,
W
Although same day discharge may be planned you can stay longer if you have any problems such as severe nausea, problems urinating or pain that can't be well controlled on oral meds.
Good luck,
W
lee-123
10-14-2005, 07:13 AM
I am having surgery in November 30th. I am having c4-5,c5-6 fused. I was just wondering if any one has done well with this surgery? I have alot of pain from my neck into my scapula, shoulder and down to my thumb and pointer finger, sometimes my middle finger locks. Sometimes when I move my neck it locks. I have swelling from neck down to my hand on rt, and also severe pain. nothing seems to help me, I have tried everything for years. My last resort is surgery and I can't waite. Has anyone had these same problems? Also my muscle keep having spasms. I can't sleep well. My shoulder has so much pain at night, I was told its not my shoulder its from the neck. Has anyone done well with the surgery? Help.
in pain
lee
in pain
lee
notpain
10-20-2005, 08:04 PM
lee-123
It looks like I am going to need the same levels fuse. The Neurosurgeon I consulted with uses "Dynamic Plating" and donor bone (allograft). I know a person who had surgery and one week later was walking around with little or no pain. You do not need the fixed collar I am told. You still need to be careful and have restrictions for 6 weeks if I recall.
Lots of people have done well. While a Stanford University Study shows a 2.9% chance of adjacent disc disease per year and 25% over 10 years which seems scarey - a 1 in 4 chance another disc above or below will herniate you can also look at it the other way and that's 3/4 people will not need further surgery after 10 years. What you find on the boards is people who are suffering and looking for answers. Those who heal move on with their lives. Honestly if you were not in pain and suffering would you be spending your time here?
It looks like I am going to need the same levels fuse. The Neurosurgeon I consulted with uses "Dynamic Plating" and donor bone (allograft). I know a person who had surgery and one week later was walking around with little or no pain. You do not need the fixed collar I am told. You still need to be careful and have restrictions for 6 weeks if I recall.
Lots of people have done well. While a Stanford University Study shows a 2.9% chance of adjacent disc disease per year and 25% over 10 years which seems scarey - a 1 in 4 chance another disc above or below will herniate you can also look at it the other way and that's 3/4 people will not need further surgery after 10 years. What you find on the boards is people who are suffering and looking for answers. Those who heal move on with their lives. Honestly if you were not in pain and suffering would you be spending your time here?
Tomorrow
10-20-2005, 08:22 PM
Hello Everyone :wave:
I had gone into the hospital on a Monday and came home Wednesday. Prior to my surgery I was told that I may have to stay longer as I have diabetes and they needed to keep an eye on my blood sugars. I also developed pneumonia and was still able to come home as the IV antibiotic meds worked great. I did have a one level fusion on C5-6.
:angel: Jeanne :angel:
______________________
B]~LUMBAR~[/B]
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Posterolateral Fusion & Infuse (BMP) with Laminectomy & Discectomy
on L4,L5,S1 June 2003
Instrumentation = 2 Rods, 6 Screws, 2 Disc Spacers
FBSS-Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Re-Herniated Disc's, L4-5, L-5 & S1
~CERVICAL~
Straightening of the Normal Cervical Lordosis.
Mild Congenital Narrowing of the Spinal Canal.
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Disc Osteophyte Complex
Compression Deformity & Spinal Lithiasis
C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 Herniated & Bulging Disc's
C4-5 & C5-6 , Cord Flattening at these levels.
Fusion & Discectomy on Level C5-6 - September 2005
Instrumentation = Titanium Plate & Screws
Bilateral Chronic L4 versus L5 Radiculopathy
Bilateral Frozen Shoulder - MUA 2/7/05
Slap Injury's of Bilateral Shoulders
Hyperlipidemia, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthrosis, Bursitis, Tendonitis,
Tendonosis, Type ll Diabetes, Anemia, Asthma, Acid Reflux, IBS,
Migraine's, Sleep Apnea, Urinary Incontinence
Polyneuropathy, Edema of Bilateral Legs & Feet.
I had gone into the hospital on a Monday and came home Wednesday. Prior to my surgery I was told that I may have to stay longer as I have diabetes and they needed to keep an eye on my blood sugars. I also developed pneumonia and was still able to come home as the IV antibiotic meds worked great. I did have a one level fusion on C5-6.
:angel: Jeanne :angel:
______________________
B]~LUMBAR~[/B]
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Posterolateral Fusion & Infuse (BMP) with Laminectomy & Discectomy
on L4,L5,S1 June 2003
Instrumentation = 2 Rods, 6 Screws, 2 Disc Spacers
FBSS-Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Re-Herniated Disc's, L4-5, L-5 & S1
~CERVICAL~
Straightening of the Normal Cervical Lordosis.
Mild Congenital Narrowing of the Spinal Canal.
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Disc Osteophyte Complex
Compression Deformity & Spinal Lithiasis
C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 Herniated & Bulging Disc's
C4-5 & C5-6 , Cord Flattening at these levels.
Fusion & Discectomy on Level C5-6 - September 2005
Instrumentation = Titanium Plate & Screws
Bilateral Chronic L4 versus L5 Radiculopathy
Bilateral Frozen Shoulder - MUA 2/7/05
Slap Injury's of Bilateral Shoulders
Hyperlipidemia, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthrosis, Bursitis, Tendonitis,
Tendonosis, Type ll Diabetes, Anemia, Asthma, Acid Reflux, IBS,
Migraine's, Sleep Apnea, Urinary Incontinence
Polyneuropathy, Edema of Bilateral Legs & Feet.
hugo eve
10-21-2005, 09:30 AM
lee-123 wrote:
"that's 3/4 people will not need further surgery after 10 years"
I needed surgery within months of my first op so if you put me in the odds pool your chances should increase!! <grin>
Hugz :)
"that's 3/4 people will not need further surgery after 10 years"
I needed surgery within months of my first op so if you put me in the odds pool your chances should increase!! <grin>
Hugz :)
Backinthesaddle
10-22-2005, 09:54 AM
Lee,
(A 1 in 4 chance another disc above or below will herniate you can also look at it the other way and that's 3/4 people will not need further surgery after 10 year)
I am that 1 in 4. Due to a rear ender that was very minor in July 04 I have C4/5 issues. Also C1/2 rotate and cause extreme cervical headaches. I had a C6/7 laminectomy in 2003.
I have all the same symptoms you have. My PT first said I shoulder instability and worked my shoulders like crazy doing pushups, ball rolls stuff like that. I told him it was in my neck as I have been there before. I changed PT's.
I will have a C4/5 possible C5/6 or C6/7 fused also. I am waiting to repeat MRI and schedule the surgery. I think that the surgery will alleviate at least the arm and hand pain. And hopefully the scapula and throatic areas. I do not expect the neck pain to ever fully go away.
I think most people go about their lives and have some minor changes but continue on. What else can we do?
(A 1 in 4 chance another disc above or below will herniate you can also look at it the other way and that's 3/4 people will not need further surgery after 10 year)
I am that 1 in 4. Due to a rear ender that was very minor in July 04 I have C4/5 issues. Also C1/2 rotate and cause extreme cervical headaches. I had a C6/7 laminectomy in 2003.
I have all the same symptoms you have. My PT first said I shoulder instability and worked my shoulders like crazy doing pushups, ball rolls stuff like that. I told him it was in my neck as I have been there before. I changed PT's.
I will have a C4/5 possible C5/6 or C6/7 fused also. I am waiting to repeat MRI and schedule the surgery. I think that the surgery will alleviate at least the arm and hand pain. And hopefully the scapula and throatic areas. I do not expect the neck pain to ever fully go away.
I think most people go about their lives and have some minor changes but continue on. What else can we do?