SLEDGE Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Finally, Yesterday morning the surgeon removed 3 bulging discs outa my neck. Now my arms and legs are working better and improving all the time. I'll be down for about 6 weeks and completely healed in about a year. Time for a nap. sledge Those that need help the most are the ones least likely to receive help from the VA. It's up to us to help each other. sledge twkelly@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allanopie Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 That's good news Sledge! It's encourging to hear it's actually helped. Most of my spine feels like the disc is missing. Try to give yourself time to rest & heal. I've forgottin what it's like to have days without arm & leg pain, numbness, etc. God be with you Tom.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jstacy Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Sledge, did they put you into a collar? Be careful the next 8 weeks and dont jar your neck in any way. I am glad you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEDGE Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm in a plastic collar that has pads. It covers my entire neck, chin, back of the head and stops just below both ears. A big pad sits on my chest. Slept 14 hours. sledge Those that need help the most are the ones least likely to receive help from the VA. It's up to us to help each other. sledge twkelly@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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