11 days post-c4-7 fusion

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Hi all, I am just 10 days post posterior cervical fusion (C4-7) and my

experience was one of pain, and still pain, but the weakness in my

arms is gone- according to the PA that was in surgery the weakness was

gone immediately after surgery, as i apparently was fighting them with

all the IV's, etc) before I came to. I am feeling more tingling in my

hands (both side now -it was just left before the surgery but because

of surgical swelling both now) and pain in my shoulders and refering

to my arms (because they are trying to keep my head in place when the

shoulder muscles are torn/cut/weak from the surgery, and are

constantly tightening up)also apparently with larger muscled men (in

particular) there is more pain following this type of procedure. But

as of the last couple of days I am feeling more human and each day the

pain is less - following the restrictions is tough, but I do not want

to mess this up and have to go through it again because i am being

stupid. Well, i am just glad to be able to get online for a short

time.

Thanks. More later when i have more time and strength.

Mark