I had similar c5/c6 disc put in, it failed, its crap...…fusion is the gold standard. It does not get rid of facet joint pain at the same level and mine made my spine hypermobile at that level. Also, the pinching of nerves is back and bone spurs have developed around the disc which is very close to the spinal cord. I now am trying to get this revised but the surgeon who did this treatment to me who told me to have a fake disc has done a runner.
I believe it was the second day after surgery where I had pad thai as my first solid food post-op. My throat was sore for only a couple days after surgery
Hi bro Im going to do this surgery probably next week and I'm scared to death (cutting my neck).. pls tell me how was it after you woke up from the surgery and how long did it take to fully heal up? Is it painful?🥺
After I woke up, I had immediate relief from nerve pain. Essentially the nerve pain went away, only very sore. I was cleared to return to my normal activity levels 6 weeks after surgery. Check out my other videos for the progression! I would do it 100/100 times again as the surgery gave me my life back. Good luck!
@wojciechg792 thank you so much .. i have done the acdf 2 levels on 8th june. No pain on the cut side but until now the muscles are sore around the neck and shoulders. But as you said..the releif of arm pain and numbness is worth it .. god bless us 🙏
@@wojciechg792 What sort of restrictions have you had for activities. The doc kind of told me I should try to avoid anything that makes me flex my neck, which sounded a bit exaggerated.
@@wojciechg792 Thats good to hear, have you. had any problems after the 6 weeks, or now at your current state. DO you have your previous range of motion or are you somewhat limited?
Hello! My symptoms are exactly the same as yours. Arm weakness and pain, finger tip numbness, and serious neck pain. My life is laying on the floor all day. I will have surgery soon for C5-C6. Can you advise how your feeling now many years later? I would really appreciate your response, many thanks, Grace
I feel so much better! It's not perfect, I do have some neck discomfort that I "deal with" with some stretching but it does not affect my day to day or active lifestyle, and still no more nerve pain. I would do it 10/10 times again. Good luck!
I have cervical spondlysis from last 4 years it effects my eye vision as well doctor said i have problem with c4 and c6 and i am still in pain should i go with opertaion or what help me i am scared bro
@@allendouglas1783 If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer! In general after surgery - rest, heating pad for muscle soreness, good physical therapist for muscle strength exercises once healed.
HI, Im 58 years old and I was diagnoised with narrowing disk C4-C5. Degenerative and osteoarthritis. I don't have pain in my arm or numbness in my fingers. However, I do have discomfort from movement daily. I'm considering a possible disk replacement down the line.
Thanks for the comment. My understanding is that his surgery is best to relieve impingement on the nerve in order to stop numbness/nerve pain. Have you tried physical therapy? I wonder if some muscle strengthening for your neck would help. Good luck!
Buongiorno io dovrei operarmi ad un ernia c6 c7 ma ho tanta paura ho dei forti dolori,ho i dischi c5 c4 pure rovinati e gli artrosi fa male dopo l'intervento?
I'm glad your surgery went well, and thank you for this video. I just met with a surgeon a few days ago, and he recommended a double disc replacement at c5-c6 and c6- c7. I did have neck and arm pain and numbness in my hand and thumb, and my left arm is getting weak. My pain is now gone, but the weakness and numbness are still there. I'm still trying to decide if i want to go thru with it. Did your feeling come back in your thumb and strength come back?
From the research I found before surgery, it should be at least 10 years but hopefully longer. The issue is that there aren't long-term results because it's a relatively new surgery. I'm hoping for at least 20 years personally but everyone is different
I am so glad I found this. I’m having C-5 and C-6 spacers inserted in 2 days. This reassured me. Thank you.
I’m getting mine in a couple days . Hope you are doing great! Thank you for making these videos. Very helpful
Thanks for watching. Best of luck with the surgery!!
I just had 2 level c5-6 c6-7 replaced with this system. Medtronics says 40 years on device life. Im 66 now so im set.
I'm hoping for that as well! Best of luck!
Im scheduled to do 4 cervicals disc replacement quite soon.
Regards to your surgery, how do you feels today ?any tip to share?
I am 6 days post op 2 level prestige. C4/5 c5/6 no pain meds
That's great to hear! Best of luck with your continued progress!
Nice video. May I ask how you are doing now? I’ve done a forminotmy that didn’t seem to solve the arm pain, and am looking at doing this.
Hi. I'm about to have the same surgery next week. Did your numbness/tingling in your hands and body go away completely after 4 days?
This is amazing!
I had similar c5/c6 disc put in, it failed, its crap...…fusion is the gold standard. It does not get rid of facet joint pain at the same level and mine made my spine hypermobile at that level. Also, the pinching of nerves is back and bone spurs have developed around the disc which is very close to the spinal cord. I now am trying to get this revised but the surgeon who did this treatment to me who told me to have a fake disc has done a runner.
You’re the only one I’ve heard this from. I has a 2 level fusion in 2007. My son is having disc replacements and I’ve heard nothing but positivity.
@@ChrissyGrace2611 ive had my C5/6 disc replaced and its been a godsend. 1 out of 10 dont work, but Ill take those odds
I’m hoping to eat puréed soft food after operation. When did you have solid food again?
I believe it was the second day after surgery where I had pad thai as my first solid food post-op. My throat was sore for only a couple days after surgery
Do you have headache before
Thnks for info. Please share where your surgery done?
Were you required to get a discogram procedure prior to the surgery
I did not. I only had MRI's and X-rays taken
Hi bro
Im going to do this surgery probably next week and I'm scared to death (cutting my neck).. pls tell me how was it after you woke up from the surgery and how long did it take to fully heal up? Is it painful?🥺
After I woke up, I had immediate relief from nerve pain. Essentially the nerve pain went away, only very sore. I was cleared to return to my normal activity levels 6 weeks after surgery. Check out my other videos for the progression! I would do it 100/100 times again as the surgery gave me my life back. Good luck!
@wojciechg792 thank you so much .. i have done the acdf 2 levels on 8th june. No pain on the cut side but until now the muscles are sore around the neck and shoulders. But as you said..the releif of arm pain and numbness is worth it .. god bless us 🙏
@@wojciechg792 What sort of restrictions have you had for activities. The doc kind of told me I should try to avoid anything that makes me flex my neck, which sounded a bit exaggerated.
@@FranciscoRamos13 Just too not over-extend or flex for a bit while recovering and had weight lifting restrictions for 6 weeks I believe.
@@wojciechg792 Thats good to hear, have you. had any problems after the 6 weeks, or now at your current state. DO you have your previous range of motion or are you somewhat limited?
Hello! My symptoms are exactly the same as yours. Arm weakness and pain, finger tip numbness, and serious neck pain. My life is laying on the floor all day. I will have surgery soon for C5-C6. Can you advise how your feeling now many years later? I would really appreciate your response, many thanks, Grace
I feel so much better! It's not perfect, I do have some neck discomfort that I "deal with" with some stretching but it does not affect my day to day or active lifestyle, and still no more nerve pain. I would do it 10/10 times again. Good luck!
@@wojciechg792 thanks for responding
Have a fusion if u have neck pain, disc replacement does not cure the neck pain, fusion will
I'm on day 4 of my neck surgery. I wasn't thinking and lifted a bottle of detergent and have a bit if numbing down my arm. Will that go away*
That isn’t normal. I would contact your surgeon to do a follow up on the location of the disc and confirm no migration.
I have cervical spondlysis from last 4 years it effects my eye vision as well doctor said i have problem with c4 and c6 and i am still in pain should i go with opertaion or what help me i am scared bro
It seems like surgery is on the table, I would consider it and consult with your doctor. It’s helped me in my life so I hope the same for you!
Did the thumb numbness ever go away?
I do not have numbness anymore!
Where did you have it done
University of Miami hospital
Hi.dos cervical myelopathy c5c6 affect affect chest and discomfort and pain.
I am not sure since I did not have any chest discomfort prior to surgery
How soon are you able to drive?
I believe I started to drive two weeks after surgery if my memory serves
Morning
What kind of pillow did you use behind your neck when you sat up
I believe that pillow was a part of a 4 piece wedge set from Lunix
Good afternoon
Just was looking for some tips moving forward
@@allendouglas1783 If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer! In general after surgery - rest, heating pad for muscle soreness, good physical therapist for muscle strength exercises once healed.
I have surgery in two weeks ACDF , I'm really scared , I hope this will relieve me of pain ...
HI, Im 58 years old and I was diagnoised with narrowing disk C4-C5. Degenerative and osteoarthritis. I don't have pain in my arm or numbness in my fingers. However, I do have discomfort from movement daily. I'm considering a possible disk replacement down the line.
Thanks for the comment. My understanding is that his surgery is best to relieve impingement on the nerve in order to stop numbness/nerve pain. Have you tried physical therapy? I wonder if some muscle strengthening for your neck would help. Good luck!
That could be facet joints. Try injections! Unless you have neurological compression. I just had a two level Replacment.
Buongiorno io dovrei operarmi ad un ernia c6 c7 ma ho tanta paura ho dei forti dolori,ho i dischi c5 c4 pure rovinati e gli artrosi fa male dopo l'intervento?
I'm glad your surgery went well, and thank you for this video. I just met with a surgeon a few days ago, and he recommended a double disc replacement at c5-c6 and c6- c7. I did have neck and arm pain and numbness in my hand and thumb, and my left arm is getting weak. My pain is now gone, but the weakness and numbness are still there. I'm still trying to decide if i want to go thru with it. Did your feeling come back in your thumb and strength come back?
How long is the disc suppose to last?
From the research I found before surgery, it should be at least 10 years but hopefully longer. The issue is that there aren't long-term results because it's a relatively new surgery. I'm hoping for at least 20 years personally but everyone is different
Still no problems?
Still going strong! No nerve issues