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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2010, 11:32:55 pm »
Darn I watched the animation and it seems a bit scary, although I am sure it will be fine. I wonder afterward, though: does it means it will be slightly more difficult to turn your head or something, since two bones are merged together? I never heard of that surgery so I'm not sure. In any case, what counts is that you do not suffer anymore, though.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2010, 12:08:50 am »
I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon tomorrow (Moday Oct 12th).

Wish me luck!
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2010, 12:15:53 am »
Good luck Ranman and let's hope your pain goes away afterward for the most part
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2010, 05:35:46 pm »
Well... crap... it is official.

I will have neck surgery this Thursday (Oct 14th). The doctor said that I am already experiencing symptoms of nerve damage -- a noticeable decrease in strength in my left arm and hand. As I suspected, he will remove the entire disc and fuse the two cervical vertebrae together -- it is the only realistic option for me. I'll be off work for 3 to 4 weeks.

I can't believe this is happening to me. :( :( :(
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2010, 05:38:41 pm »
:(

I hope everything works out for you, Ranman.  I hope you have a quick recovery!
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2010, 05:40:26 pm »
Same as apcalc.  Good Luck!
at least you get off work.  :P
btw, will you gain your stregnth back in your arm?  :(
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2010, 05:45:50 pm »
Sorry to hear, hope it all goes well...
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2010, 05:46:09 pm »
Thanks guys... The doc said the pain would go away immediately. The strength and numbness in my arm will return to normal over a longer period of time.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2010, 05:48:44 pm »
AH ok. Can there be side effects after the surgery?
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #24 on: October 12, 2010, 06:26:13 pm »
Okay... so here's my latest update...

Met with my neurosurgeon yesterday. He performed some strength tests and discovered my strength in my left arm and hand have diminished significantly -- possibly implying nerve damage. So, he scheduled me for surgery Thursday Oct 14th (2 days from now). He will be performing the discectomy and fusion of my vertebrae as I thought would be the case due to the size and location of the rupture. I was hoping for something a little bit less invasive. But there was not many options left for me in my condition.

Total cost of the surgery appears to be around $33000 of which I will pay $2500 -- thankful for insurance.

I will be out of work for 3 to 4 weeks with a full recovery requiring 6 weeks.

And... yes... I am a little scared about this surgery (who wouldn't be?). But if it takes my pain away for good then it is worth it.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #25 on: October 12, 2010, 06:28:33 pm »
D:

"a metal plate"

that.. made me shudder

good luck ;.;
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #26 on: October 12, 2010, 06:32:58 pm »
Quote from: qazz42 on October 12, 2010, 06:28:33 pm
"a metal plate"

that.. made me shudder

Yes... a metal plate along with cement and cadaver bone between the two vertebrae.

Dead man walking.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #27 on: October 12, 2010, 08:57:54 pm »
Quote from: Ranman on October 12, 2010, 06:32:58 pm
Quote from: qazz42 on October 12, 2010, 06:28:33 pm
"a metal plate"

that.. made me shudder

Yes... a metal plate along with cement and cadaver bone between the two vertebrae.

Dead man walking.

Nah, just severely-injured-on-verge-of-death man walking :P

But I hope it all goes well and that this will be the last thing.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #28 on: October 12, 2010, 09:23:02 pm »
Ugh, I am kinda happy I live in Quebec/Canada... maybe we have high taxes but at least low revenue people like me can afford insurances and/or health care, since it's cheap and sometimes even free. Anyway I hope it helps you a lot
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #29 on: October 14, 2010, 08:02:10 am »
I'm going under the knife in 2 hours. Wish me luck.

What did I get myself in to?
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