A quick hi and happy new year 3.5years post ACDF surgery C4-C7
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- 3 1/2 years post cervical spine surgery.
I’m doing well and wanted to say hello and thank you so much to everyone’s questions comments, concerns and feedback.
I would love to get more into the nitty-gritty, but my technical difficulties seem to be hindering that. I just want you to know that you are seen and heard And I very much am grateful for all of your interactions. I honestly wish you all a happy new year and hope that there are some peace and pain-free days in the next days and weeks and years ahead for you I will try to do better at getting more specific videos going. I just had a bit of a journey recently, but hopefully my light will come back and I’ll interact a little bit more.
Thank you so much for being a part of my world
Hi Kim, I'm three weeks into my recovery (c5-t1) and I'm incredibly thankful for all of your videos. I dealt with the nerve and muscular pain for a few months leading up to my procedure and now that I've had the surgery, I'm much better but still deal with the numbness/tingliness/blahblahblah as you described before, in my left hand. Thank you so much for your honesty and constant reminders to do the little things. I've been horrible about bending over, picking stuff up, twisting, etc., but your videos have put me back in the right headspace. I'm also drinking the heck out of protein shakes thanks to you. My heart breaks to hear how you're still dealing with the nerve pain but prayers that you'll continue to find relief from the pain. Maybe also another physician that will further help you :/ Hang in there! Thanks again for your channel :)
Ohhh so glad to hear from you! So sorry on the loss of your mommy. My mom taught me everything, except how to live without her. The year of me! Go Kim💕
Thank you !
Hi. Fellow congenital spinal stenosis pt. here (cervical and lumbar). Great to hear you are doing well. What ever you do, keep you neck and core (TVA, rectus) strong. Even if you have no symptoms, keep up your neck strengthening exercises and limit your neck flexion activities, such as looking down at a smartphone. Hold it up high or just avoid scrolling altogether. Pilates is excellent and the stronger your paraspinal muscles are, the better you will do in later life. You don't have to have an accident to have a spinal disk problem; many times it is due to poor posture and weak muscles, but a narrow spinal canal certainly doesn't help. You facets and uncovertebral joints will take a lot of wear and the picture you show of the central cut of the spine (Saggital, showing laminae) will not show this; off to the side is often where the real problems relating to arm pain, occur. Good luck and keep up the good work.
YOU ARE AWESOME ❤ THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS, INFO, OPINIONS, ADVICE, ENCOURAGEMENT,...
You have helped me SO so much! Thank you!
Thank you!
I am 3 month post 4level ACDF , I was complaining about how things hurt and I wasn’t satisfied, but after listening to a lot of people here I realized I came out of it very well and I’m blessed so the community certainly helped me appreciate what I had, and it made me realize it certainly could’ve been worse, update 5/19/24 , still doing PT Next still sore at the end of the day numbness in hand, still gets bad at the end of the day other than that steadily improving, hope this helps someone !
Fingers crossed
Hi Kim....I'll never forget what you said a few yrs ago...."be careful to not trade one pain for
another ". You videos are helpful.
Thank you !
I am 8 weeks post op on my 63rd birthday, same surgery. I have none of these issues from surgery because I watched your videos. Yours is a cautionary tale. For me, those first few weeks were brutally boring. I only removed my vista collar to change the wet pads after an infrequent shower. I cried out of fright the first time. Not going to sugarcoat it, this surgery sucks. But being paralyzed sucks even more. That's where I was headed and could be again. I have AS. Please follow your doctor's orders, it's worth it. I promise. The only prescription meds I am on are muscle relaxers and I have cut back on those because I am able to resume walking. Admittedly, I grow and roll my own, so, ... whatever works and to each their own. If you are getting this surgery, recovering from this surgery, or contemplating it, I am sending some healing vibes your way.
Thank you for your videos
Nice listening to your journey. I had the same thing done six months ago and am very happy that I know now I will not be paralysed . I have had great results up till now . Drink lots of bone broth everyday , in February I will be having back surgery ,just hoping I get same results . Hope you get better x
Thank you. I’m doing well imo. Thank you sunshine! Good luck with the next surgery and yes- I hear such good stuff about the broths!
Hi!i m sorry for your loss....i m 36 ..in 2019 i had discectomy in my O5 and its ok!but in 2021 i had disc replacement..at c4-c5 and c6-c7...every day i am in pain...my nerves are killing me..i doing physical therapy for soooo long but the pain is still there..trapezius,thomboid, scapula ...i am trying to seem normal and for my family...i wish you the best ❤
I really wish you well 😢
Thanks so much! Have loved following your story. Sorry to hear your mom passed around Christmas. Damn.
thank you
Hi Kim! I suffer from stenosis myself I'm 36 a mother, I ended up in a surgery like yours but instead it was posterior C3-C6 which failed a year after, and it put me in severe kyphosis with screws out the bone... I had to find a new doctor to help me.... I had a revision surgery, I now sit posterior C2-C7 and anterior C3-C7 total of 27 pieces of titanium in my neck, my T1 was saved it was supposed to go in to T1, I'm almost two years out of that surgery, I suffer with so much swelling to my thoracic and standing up for periods of time, my heart goes out to you and everyone going threw something of this!!!!
oh wow! i hope your new normal works for you without much pain
Hi Kim how are you? My most felt condolences for the loss of your dear mum
thank you
Thanks for your vulnerability and sharing. Glad you’re moving forward. ❤
You are doing the right thing
That’s the right approach
Hugs for you
I've been watching your videos today and feel no one should continue to suffer after this kind of surgery in 2024. There's a doctor in NY who only deals with cervical surgeries. Dr. Riew and I will be consulting with him if this last cortisone shot I'm getting on Tuesday doesn't work.
Keep me posted
I don't know whats going on in the world but so many people are going through so much😢 From dealing with anxiety, pain, depression, loss. I am 3 weeks almost post surgery c4-c6. My only issue has been swallowing and thungs feeling stuck and will start p/t. I'm just trying to get my life back and closer to God. I've been experiencing anxiety and it sucks. I don't want to start any meds because in the past meds didn't work for anxiety and maybe I haven't found the right one yet. Life has been a but much the last 3-4 years for me. Praying for everyone experiencing something.
No matter what time of day anxiety starts ; for myself its 3 am or when waking... I take Lemon Balm and Ashwagandha in an 8 ounce of water. I buy mine from Sprouts but you can find on the internet. It eases my mind and helps me feel calm and focused. I also was told that i might have swallowing issues after surgery. I was at St. Jude and they brought in a specialist for swallowing. Just to be sure, they kept me on a soft food diet the 7 days in hospital. Please give yourself time and patience for your body to heal.
Its crazy too see so many of these surgeries that havent had a good outcome.
Hi Kim and friends, I had a CDF in January 2023 and then when I went for my six month check up my doctor said it didn’t fuse so I had posterior laminectomy infusion done in November 2023 and now I am like 2 1/2 months of healing from that and I feel good. My neck doesn’t bother me at all. It’s just still my hands and my right hand is worse than my left and I can’t bend my fingers all the way and I have very little sensitivity feeling in my fingertips and up to my palm, anyway, I appreciate you guys. Thanks for sharing.
How are you doing? What levels did you get done? Lately IDK if its hardware or what- but I have popping and stuff happening.. I want to get moving images bc all I think is that maybe a screw is stripped ? or idk .. this is def a frustrating experience and Im almost 4 years post op!
Sorry for your loss.
thank you
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Forgot to say that. You are beautiful and an inspiration to all.
thank you
We are waiting for you new video Kim!!! ❤️🙂
maybe tomorrow
Good to hear your doing ok I know it’s an everyday struggle. Mindset is key like you mentioned. I’m a 1 1/2 years post 4 level with 4 corpectomies. I’m not doing so well. I’m mentally strong but I have a young kiddo that depends on me and that’s the hardest part. All praises to the MOST HIGH. I hope and pray things continue to come your way and help you stay strong. DAY BY DAY.. Take Care!!!
I hope you get some relief and pain free days.. thank you for your kind thoughts
Hi Kim, been following your journey and I am so sorry for your loss. I had the surgery probably about 1 year after yours and overall its been good. Having said that I have recently started to get the tingling back in my hand prior to surgery, also getting headaches. I’m glad overall as it did spare my the dire outcomes. I hear you saying accepting and I fully embrace that thought, I’m at the same point and keep focusing on the positive and the new reality. Stay positive sending you positive energy and vibes.
thank you and glad you are healing !
Thanks for the post. Positive attitude, acceptance, and front sight focus to always move forward. Surgeries always suck, PT always sucks, but life is a challenge. Challenging oneself and achieving your bestself is motivational and satisfying. Hang in there,you have support and appreciation!☺️👍
Ups and Downs... thank you for your energy!
Hello Ms. Wright. Please allow me to approach your situation from a fresh observation point. This is the 2nd video of yours that I've watched (I'm less than 1 minute into this one). My condolences on the loss of your Mom. Sincerely. I feel that you are so personable online that you should broaden your scope of interest or video themes to a lot of other subjects. You could EASILY develop a huge following if your videos reached a broader audience.
Thank you so much for all these compliments! What topics do you suggest? :)
7 months post op C3-5 here from southwest Colorado. I've been thinking of you as we progress thru out journey. Good on you for your accomplishments. Yeah bike riding. We have snow now but walk the mall. Keep in touch. Protein😘
still haven't gotten back to it-- BUT- have done a few pilates classes!
Great Work Kim! Hello From Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks for the Helpful tip “Until I get new facts I can’t spend time thinking about it”
yes!! stop storytelling ! @@user-jr9qu9ux4j
Good to hear from you. I had ACDF 2021 and I feel okay. I still have tingling in my hand that drives me a little nuts. I.m sorry some of your plan fell through, but you will trying.
Thank you :) Glad to hear you're still on the up and up !!
Kim, I’m very sorry for loss of your mom
thank you
Hi Kim, Today if the first day of spring 💐, sorry about your mom. I’ve been watching your videos and you’ve mention that when you had your surgery you started doing things right away and you lifted a box that was heavy. How heavy was the box? I thank you for sharing your story and keeping us updated. Sending positive vibes your way 😊❤
it was a box of cat litter i think maybe? so maybe 10 ish lbs?
Thanks for posting your update. Sorry about your Mom, and that you still have arm numbness. I had exact same surgery 6 wks ago & just had my followup with my surgeon. I’m very lucky that everything went smoothly for me. I’m much older than you, so I will suggest that you start an exercise program, and please please get off the Oxy!! I understand the pain but (I had pain too) but you have a great future ahead and you don’t want to mess with narcotics. I was also prescribed Oxy but I refused it & relied on Tylenol. Best of luck!
Thank you .. and yes.. I know exercise is the devil.. needed but causes pain but needed to stop the pain after is causes pain haha ... I am happy you're feeling relief! And I've been off the oxy for some time.. At the time of the video I was hardly on any
Awesome!!
My condolences in reference to your mom passing. Sticking with the RFA & ESI + pain meds opposed to ACDF. I cut in 1/2 too instead of whole tablet unless radiculapathy is flared. Bless your heart 💓single here too!
Thank you. RFA & ESI... can you be more specific as to how this has been helping?
Extremely short term unfortunately. Deuk Spine Institute has the laser procedure where we don’t need the hardware installed. The only dr in the world that performs this surgery! No revisions! Let’s check out some testimonials on CZcams.
I had C-3 thru C-7.. In June of 2022 did not work. I did physical therapy which didn't help. I'm in pain everyday. I couldn't hardly set up for more than 10 mine. Then i have to go lay down. So don some of my screws came Loose. So last September they went through the front. Glad your doing a little better..
any updates?
I wish you the best Kim ❤
I had c5 c7 acdf
But now i am struggling with alcohol. My surgery got rid of my pain but know I am punishing my self with alcohol. I change from physical pain to emotional pain mostly depression. I wish you the best. I need help but its hard to ask gor it. Wish you the best
please see a therapist! maybe also pain management ?
I appreciate you sharing your journey. I am 63 and had ACDF C5,C6, C7 surgery on December 15, 2023. First post op is on January 18. Appreciate your honesty about your pain.
Hallo, im writing from Germany. I had an ACDF 5-7 in July 2023. Now i have Problems with my hands. Pain (it feels like burning) and deafness. The cage C6/C7 is slipped in the lower bone. Why do you have another surgery ?
Any news?
Is this for me? @@CaMcl72
any news?
Kim, I don't know if you have heard of the Cantor Spine Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, but might be worth a try on their oppinion of your latest pain.
Glad to hear your doing good acdf surgery isn't fun it looks like I'm going for a pain pump trial if that doesn't work not sure whwhat's next
any news?
10/11/2024 will be the 2 year anniversary since my C5-C7 ACDR surgery. Four days after surgery, I asked my girlfriend to leave since she wasn’t helping. Recovery has been good, BUT I still have muscle weakness / lack of endurance in just my triceps. My surgeon has referred me to the Mayo Clinic for further evaluation.
Hang in there. Look me up in Colorado.
:) Let me know how things progress and what's working best for you
It's been 3 weeks since I had my surgery and still have tingling on my left arm weakness and also my vocal cords got damaged during surgery I'm waiting for a injection that might help release it i guess time will tell if the surgery worked or not God bless ❤
Kim, glad you’re doing well. Did you ever have your second surgery?
I’m now facing my second Acdf due to adjacent segment disease with severe neck pain. Being locked up sucks for sure.
not yet
i hope you get relief or answers
Thank you! Had my surgery on 4/11. I'm doing well but have some weird intermittent pains. Don't have my follow up until May 29th Did you have glue when you had ACDF? I hope you are doing well - have to search your newer posts and catch up! I grew up in Bucks County, Philadelphia by the way. Worked at Cooper Hospital in Camden for years!❤
Glue.. i dont think so
Lmk how your follow up goes :)
and hi neighbor!
Hey@@KimWright- follow up went well but I am now having numbness in my entire right arm into my fingers - but it's just mostly at night. Did you experience that? How are YOU doing? I'm so afraid of adjacent disk syndrome - but trying to fend off all negative thoughts and only think positive.
I'm 32, you are gorgeous and kind, after my c5c6 fusion heals let's grab some coffee.
Two years since my laminectomy and discectomy and fusion cervical 6-7 ...I hope I'm correct ...3 plates and 12 scews in my neck. I was hopeful and painful the first year. Second year my spirits started to dwindle. I started physical therapy and the fact that they understand this emotional rollercoaster says a lot. Its physical therapy with counceling is how I look at it. They understand the pain and frustration. I look forward to therapy every week. I too feel like I've come to terms with the numbness and imbalance for me. I'm using a walker still after 2 years. What I'm feeling positive about it the encouragement and seeing tiny results everytime I see the physical therapist. Hope this helps
YAY! that is great news! and yes.. I've started pilates and my balance is so shaky!!
Hi Kim, I'm on my 4th week of physical therapy (regardless of the numbness I feel in my arms and legs; the focus is to strengthen slowly and gentle. They are encouraging and give me exercises during the week. It was scary to go back to PT But I'm finally around a team that's supportive. @@KimWright
Have your problems worse since surgury ?
Some things have improved a bit...The sharp pain in my arms and fingers are no longer there but I'm left with slight numbness on the palms of both hands. I still have numbness on the bottom of my feet and inner thighs. Since returning to physical therapy with all their support; we are focusing on balance and strength. Not focusing on numbness or tightness. I've finally found the right team for me. I almost gave up on physical therapy from past experience. Good to feel gaining strength and having support outside of my family. @@peggyivey5828
Hi Kim, I'm getting same surgery March 20th. I so appreciate your videos. I'm in Georgia now but grew up outside of Philadelphia - Bucks County. Would love to friend you on FB - is that okay? So love your posts. ❤
i hope surgery went well!!
Thank you for your story. I’m 80 years old and am trying to decide if I can go thru with this surgery C3-7 I’m scared . The Dr tried to reassure me but I’m not sure. I have a lot of pain, nerve pain in my arms and hands across my shoulders and going into my legs I’m taking lyrics and Codone . I’m so unsure of what to do, live with it?? Any suggestion or info would help
i guess if you can deal w the pain and the meds help maybe hold off- but i guess if things are dangerous maybe look into some options?
I’m 58 and just had C3 through seven fused on February 2 of this year, things are definitely better but far from perfect! I did it because I was experiencing a pinched nerve in the neck and serious pain until that point I just handled it so I guess it depends how bad your pain is. Good luck hope thishelps you.
Hi 👋
Hello
Watching & listening to you Ms. Kim has helped a great deal. I'm getting ready to undergo the C3- C7 surgery...🙃. Thank you for sharing your videos 🤓
Hello kim hope good for you. Do u got new mri ? Segment adjacent are on foraminal stenosis i guess due to ur lef hand numbness ? The first reason for the surgery was foraminal or central stenosis(spinal cord compression)?
ugh.. idk if you look back at the video where im in a green dress i show images lol
but i go back to a neuro at end of may so we shall see
Hi Kim I have a appointment for a neurosurgeon have cervical stenosis c3-c7. Would you recommend surgery?
i cant recommend anything .. I think that has to be your final decision. im sorry and i know the head game it is
hey i watched your videos from the start i had the same surgery 14 months ago it has ruined my life 2 levels done and they said no screws in my plate they used ancors lol does anyone have info on those i havnt found anything i guess i was a ginny pig
Why it ruined ur life ?
oh wow. any corrective surgery?
yeah since the day of the surgy i have not had one minute of any relief .my pain only got worse.my nerve is still decompressed is what they tell me. ive had 8 nerves burnt since then and im in pain management but still hurt so bad, it feels like something is wrong in the back of my kneck inbetween my shoulder blades.i truely feel disabled.
Why did you get the surgery in the first place, was it an accident & a doctor recommended the surgery?
+1 also actuals new mri ? Segment adjacent are on foraminal stenosis i guess due to ur lef hand numbness ? The first reason for the surgery was foraminal or central stenosis(spinal cord compression)?
yes my cord was being compressed
stenosis and disk issues compressing the spine