Icaaa
07-27-2003, 11:54 PM
9 days post-op from C6-7 ruptured disk retreved 14 fragments bone graph and titanium plate. Staples instead of stiches. I see the NS tomorrow and they come out. I can't imagine how he will get them out with ou ripping me open? Can u tell I am a little nervous?
My husband took our daughter and me to Red Lobster. 1st outing in my beautiful collar. I was so surprised at how I felt in a car. I could not believe how sensitive I was to the motion of the car. I told them it was like I was so aware of keeping my own balance. Any body else experience this?
He is a very good driver but I could sense even the slightest acceleration. Just surprised me at being this senstive. Notice I am refusing to say I am weak. :D
My head must weigh a thousand pounds. :round: I could not wait to get home and take the collar off and sit in my lazy boy chair and rest my head.
Carla
My husband took our daughter and me to Red Lobster. 1st outing in my beautiful collar. I was so surprised at how I felt in a car. I could not believe how sensitive I was to the motion of the car. I told them it was like I was so aware of keeping my own balance. Any body else experience this?
He is a very good driver but I could sense even the slightest acceleration. Just surprised me at being this senstive. Notice I am refusing to say I am weak. :D
My head must weigh a thousand pounds. :round: I could not wait to get home and take the collar off and sit in my lazy boy chair and rest my head.
Carla
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DebbieMc
07-28-2003, 12:00 AM
Hi Carla,
I'm 27 days post-op now and still very leary of car rides (unless I'm driving of course.) I say that because if I'm driving, I can anticipate all the moves, acceleration and I'm a lot more aware of the bumps in the road. I keep a small pillow in my car. You know, like a couch or chair pillow. When someone else is driving, I always wear my collar and keep that pillow behind my head. It cushions any sudden accelerations or bumps in the road and keeps my neck and head stable. Like I said, I'm 27 days post-op but I still use my collar for that. I only had to wear it for 10 days. Definitely keep a pillow in the car for a headrest. You'll be glad you did.
DebbieMc
I'm 27 days post-op now and still very leary of car rides (unless I'm driving of course.) I say that because if I'm driving, I can anticipate all the moves, acceleration and I'm a lot more aware of the bumps in the road. I keep a small pillow in my car. You know, like a couch or chair pillow. When someone else is driving, I always wear my collar and keep that pillow behind my head. It cushions any sudden accelerations or bumps in the road and keeps my neck and head stable. Like I said, I'm 27 days post-op but I still use my collar for that. I only had to wear it for 10 days. Definitely keep a pillow in the car for a headrest. You'll be glad you did.
DebbieMc
Icaaa
07-28-2003, 12:03 AM
Great idea, Debbie http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bang.gif
The NS office is in the next town so I am grabbing the pillow for the car ride tomorrow.
Thankx,
Carla
The NS office is in the next town so I am grabbing the pillow for the car ride tomorrow.
Thankx,
Carla
DebbieMc
07-28-2003, 12:12 AM
I'm telling ya! The first time my husband accelerated on my ride home from the hospital I screamed STOP!!! It doesn't help much to have a supercharged car in a case like this, but luckily, since I live in Colorado, I always keep a coat/jacket in my car. (Rocky Mountain weather is so unpredictable) I made him stop, fold up my jacket and put it behind my head before we even left the parking lot. The next time we went somewhere, I grabbed a small pillow. It helps A LOT. You'll be glad you did it :) I also recline my seat a little more than normal...that keeps me from falling forward if he has to brake suddenly.
Good Luck and be careful on the road.
DebbieMc
Good Luck and be careful on the road.
DebbieMc
magtize
07-28-2003, 12:58 AM
I haven't had surgery yet but have had problems also riding in car. We live 30 35 miles from any shopping mall and by the time we got there was hurting to much to go shopping Wonderful friend bought me this pillow at Wal Mart called the Bone and what a life saver It looks just like a dog bone and was only around 10 dollars. I strongly suggest it.Not sure how it will work for someone with collar on but I do know that where ever I go it goes.
Elaine
Elaine
AngelicMoon
07-28-2003, 01:22 AM
In my 4th week post op. I CAN NOT ride in a car!!!....I hold my breath when I have to go to docs etc. The pain in my neck gets so bad and I feel like my head is going to fall off!!!
tetons
07-28-2003, 07:35 PM
I agree with all, the acceleration is the worst. I don't mind the bumps as much as the acceleration. Will be 5 weeks post-op 7/30/03 from ACDF C6-7. Anyone still having muscles spasms. Mine are so bad, my NS told me to start taking pain medications and put me on stronger muscle relaxers and added Neurontin. I am to call and let them know how I am on Wednesday.
Icaaa
07-28-2003, 08:12 PM
Well, Made it to and from the NS. The ride was alitlle easier with the pillow. GREAT advise http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bang.gif Survived the staples being pulled out. That really was not bad at all. You know what after all the pain I've been in I am just alittle shy of any situation that could cause more pain.
Carla
Carla