ahh relaxed - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

philly collar · 03-31-2003, 08:38 AM

Hi all
Hope everyone had a great weekend! My family and I finally made it to the cabin,I was putting it off as I was worried about the drive(1hr30min)My wife put up with all my slow downs and look out for that pothole for the whole way.Sure was nice to be out of the city for awhile.Went for way more walks than at home,cause our dog always wants to be outside when at the lake.Even sat on the deck and had a few beers.Spring is on its way.+5c sure seems warm.
The drive to and from was far enough for me.Still get kinda tense being a passenger.
One last thing in the form of a question: Im at 4weeks post op and still wear my collar all day do any of you "cheat" or take it off walking around the house?? If so was it at docs orders?Sorry for the rambling post.

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ACDF C6/C7 donner bone and no screws or plate.
03/03/03

SherryElaine · 03-31-2003, 09:37 AM

I only wore my Aspen collar 2 weeks but I have a plate and screws. Since you don't have hardware maybe you should not take the collar off unless maybe your sitting still in a chair that suports your head.

Sher
C-5/6 fusion with hardware 03-06-03

bdb · 03-31-2003, 11:12 AM

I did not have hardware and I did not take my collar off until the doctor had taken xrays and told me I could. Why take a chance injuring the fusion for only a couple of more weeks of wearing it.
bdb

Debbie2 · 03-31-2003, 12:17 PM

Glad you got to take your trip and had a nice time. I think once you have surgery, you will never be the same in the car, passenger or driver. Or sleep like you did before, so carefree. That's me anyway! Can we say paranoia?
Bet it felt to go though!
Debbie

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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.

philly collar · 03-31-2003, 01:26 PM

Well I called my NS office and the receptionist said that the doc said to leave it on only 2weeks to go.She said that the doc is going to have to re-do someone as they didnt wear the collar properly

So I cinched it up abit tighter and will wait till Im told to take it off.

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ACDF C6/C7 donner bone and no screws or plate.
03/03/03