What a pain in the neck!

[wingnut]

No joke.  I'm headed in tomorrow morning to have c5-c6 and c6-c7 fused in my lower neck.  It's been bothering me for years and finally got so bad that my quality of life was going down hill.

Time to get it fixed.

So the guy in the neck brace looking pitiful at Compton will be me.  LOL

We have been going balls to the wall for a month getting caught up and getting stuff ready for Jason to handle on his own for a couple of weeks while I'm out of the shop.  So I hope we will stay on the current schedule with deliveries.

If anybodies had this surgery and has bad stories please don't share them.  I'm staying positive.

Mike

[Mark Baker]

Good luck and speedy recovery Mike.

[The Vanilla Gorilla]

Mike, I've treated a few patients with vertebral fusions done, and very few regret having them done. I think you'll be happy with your decision!  Good luck and look foreward to seeing you at McAlester!

[rastaman]

And positive thoughts from this part of the country are sent your way sir!

[Zipperhead]

I've got a good story for you.  I had a ruptured disc, and had c6 and c7 fused about 10 years ago.  It had bothered me for years. My neck has been great since the surgery.  It takes a little time to heal, but just be patient and don't do anything you shouldn't be doing.  Listen to your doctor.  The best of luck to you.

[Butkus]

Very happy I did it. 1st week was rough, more painful than I thought it would be. 2nd week some better. Totally out of action for 3 weeks. Your neck brace will be your best friend, no one will have to make you wear it. After 6 months my old neck felt like it did when I was 20. Have not had problems since, 7 years ago.
You will not regret this.

[MercilessMing]

I've got similar problem and definately can feel the same.  Good luck and get back to shoot soon.

[Buckwheaties]

Will be praying for a successful operation and smooth recovery.

[Big Bird]

wish you the best of luck.

[ChuckC]

Mike  the surgery is a . . .  OK  was gonna say a snap, but we are talking about the neck here...  a breeze   and you will be back to normal in a few days.   How is THAT for optimistic !

Good luck
ChuckC

[wapiti792]

Good luck Mike!

[JEJ]

Mike, just keep thinking about how the important things in your life are going to be better ... more accurate bow shots, longer golf drives, quicker at ducking Connie's rolling pin, out running Rusty to the nearest mad-hog climbing tree ... and so on. Here's hoping you have a speedy recovery, good luck! John

[BowZen]

Good Luck!

[smokin joe]

Mike,
I had that surgery 20 years ago (old football injury getting fixed) and after you heal up you will be glad you had it done. It is very important to follow the directions as far as post-surgery rehab is concerned. Rest up after the surgery.
Good luck.
Joe

[wv lungbuster]

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[Bjorn]

Good luck and do the post op!

[ron w]

Get well soon,   :cool:

[rbbhunt]

I had c5 and c6 fused.  Took care of all the problems and I actually had more range of movemnet afterwards and no pain.  Just follow the doctors orders for recovery.  Glad I had it done

[varmint101]

Good luck and hope you have a quick recovery!  God bless.

[NorthernCaliforniaHunter]

Rest, fluids, positive attitude. We'll be thinking about ya, bud! Best of luck!