Artificial Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (ACDA)

[TAFKALVS]

mooseknuckles is gonna show all us young pups up on the ski slope this winter with his bionic spine.

[skiJ]

Like yeti/IAS & SVS, tall. I magically grew 6mm taller this morning and with that comes “growing pains.” The disc at 6/7 was totally collapsed and in far worse condition then they had suspected especially on the left side(where the pain originated 10+ years ago). On the road to recovery now. Eating, drinking and roaming the halls with my assless gown. The discomfort of said growing pains is the greatest ailment currently. Anesthesia has worn off and erl has kicked in.

+++vibes+++

[PB]

erl???? End range loading?

[ill-advised strategy]

Keep us in the loop mang!

[mooseknuckles]

Artificial Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (ACDA)

Update for all you kick ass fuckers who were kind enough to keep me in your thoughts and send along all the positive vibes.



tagged & ready to roll


I was the first case of the day this morning. Show time 5:15am. I was checked in and swept right to the bullpen. More wash, IV in, more prep then hurry up and wait for the anesthesia team. Anesthesia team in place, doc visits goes over it all and asks any questions. Anesthesia unleashed the versed later chased with propofol. OR start time 7:35am. Family consult 8:30am. Two level ACDA open to close under an hour. I came to in the PACU and then rolled to my room for recovery.


Lunch: Korean steak and shrimp stir fry


And THaiChicken soup



As I mentioned earlier the only pain is a sore neck and back. At this point the throbbing, peeling and stabbing pains are gone. The only pain I feel is when grabbing for items on the tops of my forearms. Numbness & tingling remain in the fingers but only near the tips. No longer radiating up the hand to the elbow like last night and the past 2 weeks.

Stood up to take a piss around noon. No assistance required while the 2 MA’s and the RN stood by awaiting my fall even though I insisted I was fine. 4pm rolled around and it was time for an X-ray. The dynamic duo MA team showed up with a wheel chair. I told them I wasn’t getting in. They said it had to go with us so I told one of them to push it empty. Long walk completed. Doc shows up at 4:30 and offers me the option to go home vs staying the night.


Dinner showed up


Mediocre filet and huckleberry ice cream


Easy choice. Home now. Robaxin for the back spasms after being stretched out to fit the artificial discs. Tylenol and herbal elixirs for the pain. No opioids.




Tomorrow is a new day!

[Norseman]

Fuck yeah, J. Look forward to rippin around with you again soon. Do your PT

[yeahman]

Wow man, intense. Hope recovery/rehab goes well. Take it easy, don't rush it. Time heals. Good luck.

[The Tortoise]

We've never met, but you are one tough motherfucker.

Best of luck with the recovery and a much improved quality of life.

[buttahflake]

Is that what hospital food looks like these days? Damn, I worked at a hospital in high school. Food was disgusting. Best of luck in your recovery.

[ill-advised strategy]

Yeah man...

You got a timekill plan for recovery-vegging?

[PB]

Holy crap! First class service! You seem to handle the anesthesia better than most if your eating big heavy meals and standing/walking so soon - bodes well for the recovery. Still, no rush, sit back and enjoy the new life as it unfolds.

[splat]

Glad to see a smile on your face, Mooseknuckles. You now become bionic!

[Gepeto]

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[mooseknuckles]

Fuck yeah, J. Look forward to rippin around with you again soon. Do your PT

Ditto!

Wow man, intense. Hope recovery/rehab goes well. Take it easy, don't rush it. Time heals. Good luck.

Thanks!

We've never met, but you are one tough motherfucker.

Best of luck with the recovery and a much improved quality of life.

Much Appreciated!

Is that what hospital food looks like these days? Damn, I worked at a hospital in high school. Food was disgusting. Best of luck in your recovery.

The most expensive filet I have ever crushed.

Yeah man...

You got a timekill plan for recovery-vegging?

timekilling....that is the hardest part. I do not do well with sitting still...must stay calm to heal!

Holy crap! First class service! You seem to handle the anesthesia better than most if your eating big heavy meals and standing/walking so soon - bodes well for the recovery. Still, no rush, sit back and enjoy the new life as it unfolds.

The steaks were manageable via small bites. Taking it easy and enjoying the ride is on the agenda.

Glad to see a smile on your face, Mooseknuckles. You now become bionic!

Thanks P. Plenty to smile about for sure!

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Basically!



Day 1 - at home was tough on the body. After being sliced in the neck and having everything ripped out of the way to get to the back of my spine my body felt like a wet noodle. I was truly expecting an increase in pain however it did not occur. The soreness/tenderness/discomfort is far less then the pain I was in prior to surgery. Maintained the methocarbamol and tylenol regiment.

Day 2 - Finally able to stabilize/activate my core I was able to manage the days movements much better. I am horrible at sitting still so I find myself walking often. I need to be extremely conscious as to no overdue things when reaching/lifting. 5lb lifting restriction is the real deal. Dropped the methocarbomal and tylenol after the early am doses.

Day 3 - Staying safe




Numbness/tingling remain in right hand fingers. Forearm/wrist/bicep/shoulder weakness is prevalent. No longer painful to hold phone/remote/grip anything. Bicep/Tricep/Pec and elbow pain is gone. Sleeping 6+ hours at a stretch. General discomfort due to overall soreness. Pain managed via thc/cbd regimen. No opioids.

[Gepeto]

The most expensive filet I have ever crushed.

Was wondering who the caterer was

timekilling....that is the hardest part. I do not do well with sitting still...must stay calm to heal!

mainline sativa only?

Pain managed via thc/cbd regimen. No opioids.

Try and keep some of the pain in play. It will make you more cognisant of limiting range of motion

stating the obvious:

water water water

lots of nerve feed back - old and new - and will last a while. Things are adapting to their new home

go gadget go - err maybe down the line a little

"professional patient"