Becky, my past surgeries I have received nothing, ever. The acdf 3 fusion was by far the worst. I’ve had many and everything they have tried gives me rapid heart rate, vomiting sometimes a rash. At pre-op we will have a discussion and see for this surgery are their options. I had a bunion removed and a plate put in my foot about 5 years ago. I thought recovery was just terrible. I needed my other foot done but declined.
Then last year my neck. Three months of a hard brace 24/7 and no pain med. it was tough. I don’t ever seem to get offered options other than I’ve pump or an injection. I always ask. I have no idea the what discomfort I will have. I had my gallbladder removed years ago and I felt the gas pain was awful but the more I walked the better I felt. I’m thinking walking right away if allowed is key.do you know of anything I can suggest. Thanks for keeping up with me. I’m hanging in…Joanne