I am scheduled for a disc replacement on August 19th but I am not having a lot of chest pain. I have read that this is common with cervical herniations but I was just wondering if I should call my doctor and let him know of this new symptom, go to the er, or just wait for surgery? my hernation is at C6-C7 and is large according to my MRI. Please advise.
Knee Replacement Surgery – High Risk Candidate
Risk Factors: COPD/Emphysema (Oxygen 24/7′s), Sleep Apnea (Bi-Pap Mach.), Atrial Fibrillation, Age 70 & Over Weight 50+ lbs. Had previous back surgery of ruptured disk but no fusion’s. Anesthesiologist is suggesting a Spinal w/Mild Sedation, Nerve Block in groin area … w/scare tissue in the lower back which could create problems for a Spinal. Have met with the Orthopedic Surgeon and Anesthesiologist & want to schedule surgery in October.
Appreciate advice/opinion of someone in the know.
Anyone Had a Spinal Disc Replacement? What was the worst part? How long did recovery take?
Hubby is having spinal disc replacement with an artificial disc. We have been waiting two years for the surgery and still going thru red tape to get their? I am interested in hearing anyones person experience such as how long you were in the hospital? How soon did they have you up and walking? What were your risk?
Thank you in advance
I am a 23 year male who is stuck with a delima of haveing disk replacement surgery or not on my NECK. I lead a very active life style and i plan to continue to do so. If you have had the surgery i would love to hear about it. How old you were, how long have you had it, is your life style very active, how long were you out of commision before you could do the things you love again, where was your doctor located. The surgen i am seeing now has never done this procedure and i really really want to see a surgen that has done one before. Any thing will help with my decision. Please and Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a 23 year male who is stuck with a delima of haveing disk replacement surgery or not on my NECK. I lead a very active life style and i plan to continue to do so. If you have had the surgery i would love to hear about it. How old you were, how long have you had it, is your life style very active, how long were you out of commision before you could do the things you love again, where was your doctor located. The surgen i am seeing now has never done this procedure and i really really want to see a surgen that has done one before. Any thing will help with my decision. Please and Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i had slip disc since 2002 at l4 l5 region. CANT run or swim . i have acidity prob so cant diet. how sucsessful is disc replacement surgery. i ve 10 kg extra weight. how to get back in shape and over with slip disc
which is better spinal fusion or disc replcement. n why
i had slip disc since 02. visited 4-5 doctors till now but the pain HAS ALWAYS been there and doc never recommen surgery. done hrdro and physio. Cant run, swim etc . Is there any way to be as fit as before. Is disc replacement surgery a success and is it safe . only pple with knowledge or experience on the subject reply .
Understand I am jumping the gun here and I am in no way impaired, I only suspect I have some level of cervical herniation. I haven’t gone for any films yet, an xray was recommended by my doctor but only to put my fearful thoughts to rest. The doctor doubted I even had any kind of herniation, but as we all know they are very far from being consistently accurate.
GOD FORBID I find myself impaired because of this injury (which may or may not exist at this point) I would only go for surgery if that was my only hope of recovery. It seems that surgery is usually the last resort anyway, and even then I would have to seriously consider every possible outcome. It would be tough for me to make the call, but if it were my only option I guess I’d go for the surgery.
I found plenty of information online, as for the procedure…but if anyone has any firsthand experience with this type of procedure I would really appreciate any type of feedback…maybe a friend, or a member of the family had this procedure or something like it, anything at all, I’d like to hear about it.
Thank you.
I have a bulging disk that causes a lot of back and leg pain, leg cramps, etc…. I have done therapy, steroid shots, chiropractors, etc…….
I think my only option that i have left is disc replacement.Can someone that has had disk replacement surgery share their experience and tell me a bit of what i can expect?
disabled combat veteran w/significant disc degeneration disease needs disc replacement surgery.Vets hospital doesn’t do such surgery. lookin 4 surgeon in ks,ok,mo,co,tx,ar states but will consider other states age38 female lives in kscall me 620-988-0177 or email PLEASE!!!
