recovering ADR progress - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

mel333 · 07-31-2003, 08:51 AM

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to say that after being a bit emotional and sore for a week(post op) I am feeling a bit better and ready to get on with it! I am still having the pain fronm the incision and the headaches but I am excited as my NS said I can do prity much anything as I feel up to it. I recommend this ADR to anyone considering surgery although I know it's difficult with the trial in the U.S for you guys. I feel it's amazing I can turn my neck normally and move about. I am still nervous about swinging from the rafters yet feeling like I may get there sooner than I thought. The only problem is that my posture is still not good so I have to concentrate on standing tall. If anyone else has this reverse lordosis let me know of any ideas. Hope everyone is doing well.
Mel

KeithEugeneW · 07-31-2003, 09:10 AM

Mel,

This is awesome, I suspected you'd be recovering quickly based on the research I've done on ADR, and was hoping it would bear out. I'm so happy for you. I'll bet all those pre-surgery jitters seem kind of funny to you now, don't they? Of course, it's always easy to say once on you're on the other side of a big event like that. Congratulations on your success!

Keith

mel333 · 07-31-2003, 09:15 AM

Hi,
AJ,
Thanks for the prayers and there were many being said before the surgery which I beleive has helped me heal fairly quickly. I also gave up smoking which also helped.
Keith,
Your research is spot on. Your right also, I did feel like a worried lunatic before and after one day I could walk around fine in hospital which surprised everyone. I am still a bit weak and have some headaches but I went to the shops today with my mum and felt quite good wandering around. I would definetly recommend this ADR to anyone if they thought surgery was a good option at some point. Hope your well,
Mel

firefighter_101 · 07-31-2003, 09:45 AM

Hello Mel,

It great to hear your doing so well after your surgery. Your news gives us hope that this is the surgery of the future. I know it sure beats what I had.

I do have one request from you Mel, may I please have a picture of you swinging from the rafters when you do it?

Great to know you better,

Harvey

AngelicMoon · 07-31-2003, 10:41 AM

Mel~
How wonderful to hear! Please do take it easy though ok? Get the rest you need and STOP if pain starts.
(you can tell I'm a mom *LOL*)

I hope you continue on your road to recovery quickly.