Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 I had a diskectomy in C5-6...with fusion from my own hip. The operation and recovery itself was horrible for me, 8 weeks in a hard collar and 6 more in a soft one. The results- My neck still hurts alot, but the fusion site is strong and holding 7 years later. I still gte pain in my neck and across my shoulders and my left arm has nerve damnage since it was a compenstion case and they took their sweet time approving the surgery. I don't know what part of your spine you are thinking about having worked on but whicheverit is and whatever you decide to do, I wish You lots of luck, Email me any time...n Lee (Mom E.)wrote: Hi all...sorry I have just been lurking for the last few months. After lots of tests, including out of state, and several doctors later and the time has come for me to decide which procedure to try this fall (as the disc replacement will be available in September here in the US) My husband and I have been weighing the pros and cons of both very carefully. The neurosurgeon says either one...which ever I want he will do...we are at an impass of sorts, and I would appreciate any input from anyone that would care to share what they know or have experienced with either procedure. Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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