BDW2
04-01-2003, 10:18 PM
Well I am pretty comftorable, have alot to be thankful for. Throat still feels swollen but not sore. Chest pains are better,I can burp easier. Big worry is I can't talk, sound very hoarse, and some of my pre-op pain on that old left arm/shoulder blade is still zinging me. I have faith in my Lord and my Doc, gotta let them handle it. And I know, REST. Taking my muscle relaxers. That was oxycodone I am taking and am scared of. Trying to take only one at night. Don't need to get hooked on top all this. Thanks for the support. Been Praying hard for you Sandra, hope you are more comftorable.
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winged phantom
04-01-2003, 10:38 PM
BDW, it's to be expected that you might still be hoarse at this stage, I think. I hope you find some real improvement with your voice in the next two to three days. I don't think you should be woo worried about becoming addicted to pain meds right now. The most recent things I have heard are that patients in pain do not heal as fast. But I will not be the one pushing pain meds on you; you definitely must be the decision maker, as you know yourself best.
It's good to hear there are some improvements... Hopefully they will keep adding up immeasurably.
wr
It's good to hear there are some improvements... Hopefully they will keep adding up immeasurably.
wr
Catherine with a C
04-01-2003, 10:55 PM
BDW2,
I am sorry to hear about the voice strain. I am however grateful that you are able to post. this is a good sign; & comforting to know!!
I know some people who would be grateful if I lost my voice for a while!!! Have pen, will smile!
I am sure that you will hear improvements every day.
Don't rush things. Please remember that you have just experienced a trauma to your entire being. Smile, be grateful!! Thanks for being here.
Until tomorrow, I remain, in pain.
Catherine
I am sorry to hear about the voice strain. I am however grateful that you are able to post. this is a good sign; & comforting to know!!
I know some people who would be grateful if I lost my voice for a while!!! Have pen, will smile!
I am sure that you will hear improvements every day.
Don't rush things. Please remember that you have just experienced a trauma to your entire being. Smile, be grateful!! Thanks for being here.
Until tomorrow, I remain, in pain.
Catherine
Nanner
04-01-2003, 11:26 PM
BDW, don't worry about the voice. It'll come back, but may take some weeks rather than a few days. I've noticed that even at this point if I do much loud talking (like leading my 4-H group of 38 kids) I kind of get hoarse afterwards. Ah well, it's a good excuse to be quiet for a few days.
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Nancy D-ACDF C6-7 on 6/7/02. Donor bone with no hardware
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Nancy D-ACDF C6-7 on 6/7/02. Donor bone with no hardware
lori1851
04-02-2003, 11:13 AM
BDW,
Hello!! Hope today is alil better for you!! ;) Rest rest and rest!!!!! I go for pre op today!!! Hope to goose Dr into movin my date up lol!!!
Well I hope you have a good day today!!
Lori Indiana
Hello!! Hope today is alil better for you!! ;) Rest rest and rest!!!!! I go for pre op today!!! Hope to goose Dr into movin my date up lol!!!
Well I hope you have a good day today!!
Lori Indiana
philly collar
04-02-2003, 11:23 AM
hey BDW2
REST is BEST Take it easy and dont worry you will be yelling soon :D I thought I was the only one with "burp" issues. It took about 2 1/2 weeks till I could burp without really having to think about it.Now I can compete on par with my kids http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wow.gif
We sure have some strange topics on this board. HEHE
:round: Morgan
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ACDF C6/C7 donner bone and no screws or plate.
03/03/03
REST is BEST Take it easy and dont worry you will be yelling soon :D I thought I was the only one with "burp" issues. It took about 2 1/2 weeks till I could burp without really having to think about it.Now I can compete on par with my kids http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wow.gif
We sure have some strange topics on this board. HEHE
:round: Morgan
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ACDF C6/C7 donner bone and no screws or plate.
03/03/03
SherryElaine
04-02-2003, 11:24 AM
BDW
I am about 4 weeks post op and I was hoarse for about 3 weeks. I also still have some pre op old pain in my arm and thumb but my doctor says he believes it will go away with time and a little PT. The front of my neck is still a little tight and swallowing is not back to normal yet. Good Luck and I hope you keep improving daily...
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Sher
I am about 4 weeks post op and I was hoarse for about 3 weeks. I also still have some pre op old pain in my arm and thumb but my doctor says he believes it will go away with time and a little PT. The front of my neck is still a little tight and swallowing is not back to normal yet. Good Luck and I hope you keep improving daily...
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Sher
Niki47
04-03-2003, 12:19 AM
Hi there!
I am 5 months post-op (multi-level cervical corpectomy) and have a ROTTEN voice. I went from a Robot, to Elmer Fudd, to Rain Man, to a Russian... and I am now somewhere between Forrest Gump and my old self. I have some vocal chord paralysis, and may not get it all back.
If you continue to have problems other than "voice fatigue and mild hoarseness" beyond 3 weeks, and this includes either your voice or swallowing, you need tests. You could easily have some nerve damage.
If additonal muscle relaxers, breathing cold air or take a relaxing hot bath make a differance in how you speak, it could be directly related to spasms in the muscles of your neck, chest or shoulder area. Either way... bring it to the attention of your Dr., no point in waiting when relief can be available.
Niki47
I am 5 months post-op (multi-level cervical corpectomy) and have a ROTTEN voice. I went from a Robot, to Elmer Fudd, to Rain Man, to a Russian... and I am now somewhere between Forrest Gump and my old self. I have some vocal chord paralysis, and may not get it all back.
If you continue to have problems other than "voice fatigue and mild hoarseness" beyond 3 weeks, and this includes either your voice or swallowing, you need tests. You could easily have some nerve damage.
If additonal muscle relaxers, breathing cold air or take a relaxing hot bath make a differance in how you speak, it could be directly related to spasms in the muscles of your neck, chest or shoulder area. Either way... bring it to the attention of your Dr., no point in waiting when relief can be available.
Niki47
BWL
04-03-2003, 05:21 PM
Hi BDW,
How's that voice doing today? How are you doing today?
Bruce :)
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ACDF with plating and donor bone C6-7 (1/29/03)
How's that voice doing today? How are you doing today?
Bruce :)
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ACDF with plating and donor bone C6-7 (1/29/03)
joprud
04-03-2003, 05:38 PM
Hi BDW,
Hope you're feeling better today. :)
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take Care, :wave:
Joanne
Hope you're feeling better today. :)
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take Care, :wave:
Joanne
BDW2
04-04-2003, 05:30 PM
Thanks for the responses, trying to hang tough.