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Jimmy2016 · 61-69, M
what for???
Jimmy2016 · 61-69, M
they will go through the front part of your neck, making the incision along the fold of your neck so it would be as noticeable. They will move your trachea to the side not to damage it. 2 hr surgery. I think they will give you Fentanyl. Lifting restrictions will be 5 or 10 pounds. My wife had her C5 & C6 fused. Sounds worse than it actual is. One night stay in the Hospital.
Jimmy2016 · 61-69, M
You'll be fine!! My wife needed it.
Jimmy2016 · 61-69, M
@Vgore0304 Sorry, I need to clarify the lifting restriction is like 3 months during the recovery time. Ask you Neurosurgeon about the surgery, recovery time, long-term. Write things down you need to ask them? Everything will very depending on the person and severity of the injury.