Day of ACDF Surgery | 2nd and 3rd days post ACDF Surgery | Dealing with Dysphagia

Short clips from right before my 2-level ACDF, and clips right after. Explanation of first 3 day's post ACDF.

[DipperDownUnder]

Cheers for Shari this mate. I just had ACDF as well, so it was good to watch someone else’s experience 👍👍👍

[milanpintar]

thank you so much for sharing your journey and including updated in the comments below.

[angelapeppers]

Having the surgery. Thanks for posting.

[anthonymisell]

I had an ACDF surgery in 202I and I was in hospital for a week and a week in rehab, I had to wear a ridgid neck brace while up and a soft collar in bed fo 6 weeks I had all the swallowing problem as well, my second ACDF and lamanectomy opp in 2021 I had to wear a ridgid neck brace and soft neck brace for 6 weeks and this time I was in hospital and rehab for a month, the problem with ACDF operations are that they only last 10 years before all the parts that are placed and screwed into ones neck move and get out of their original alinement, and have be replaced

[randiratliff]

Did anyone of you that got this surgery apply for SSDI to get help?, and if so did you get approved?

[fadedillusions]

Have yet to watch your video; but, going in for my three level in less rhan a week... Off to watch your video...

[cementmason]

Thanks for sharing going to have mine done in two weeks March 11 of 24 like you said people say oh you shouldn’t do that well my first question to them is have you ever had it done and if you’ve tried every conservative option as I have, you ain’t left with much of a choice

[alfredgaitan]

Appreciate the input. I'm day 5 c4-7. My spinal chord was being dented too so I understand your position. Thanks bud

[Dominus_Maximus]

Does that feeling of having a quarter in the center of your throat go away? I feel like I have so many questions. I commented on another video of yours, but I have the surgery on 13 February and watching your videos help but at the same time, leave me with so many questions. I had no idea about the blood clot that could form or what would feel like a foreign object in the center of your throat. Thank you for all these bits of information. It’s good to know and have something to go off of if I’m feeling the same symptoms.

[gsmith]

I had c5, 6, 7 done in2019 it was very well worth the pain.

[survivor_speaks]

Thank you for sharing. This procedure has been recommended and i am terrified. I am 53, 2 extrusions/termination. The swallowing issue sounds kind of concerning...did they use a bone graft? Thank you.

[christineburns]

Oh god i have this coming up, ive just had my pte op. Im bricking it!!?

[dennisbrun]

Does anyone have symptoms of muscle tension inflammation and migraines with This problem in neck?? Im told i need this surgery c5-c6, just curious if others have these symptoms as well thx

[BlueNeptune]

Thanks for sharing, I'm having my procedure done on 9/11

[hbnxqvr]

How long did you have numbness before your surgery and was it your whole body that was number or just your arms

[nadeenpowell]

Had c3/4 fused on 4/30/24. Trouble swallowing afterwards and it felt like I was going to choke off the phlegm that was coming up. I have severe pain in my neck/shoulder area and the pain meds and muscle relaxers are not working. It feels like something is stuck in the middle of my chest when food goes down and it feels like I need to burp but can’t. I can’t sleep as it is very uncomfortable due to the pain. I have no pain at the incision site just in me neck/shoulder area. No numbness or tingling feeling though.

[luzvargas]

The after surgery even is it was successful is the slight sensation of difficulty swallowing, you cannot lift nothing if you can help it. The scar tissue formation will bother you months after surgery. Be aware the levels above and below where they fix will go bad, and even the stenosis surgically removed can go
Back to the same levels operated.😢

[Sherralyn]

I just had ACDF yesterday C3-4 with spacer and titanium plate. The pain, for me, is huge. Mostly muscles in neck and shoulders. My throat is horrible, and i can't swallow. Mild incisional pain. I'm really hoping it will get greater later😊

[roytsusui]

Thanks for posting, I'm having four levels done on November 30th 2023. I watched a video earlier and the individual had this procedure, after he had been told that he was dehydrated! The guy presented with all of the symptoms, my hands are numb and my right arm, also I have almost no balance! This all started with minor creeping numbness in my right hand and after three years of physical therapy, fortunately I was referred to a doctor that has helped figure this out, if your instincts tell you otherwise, do get a second opinion. They cannot guarantee that I will regain feeling in my hands and right arm, I DID NOT LISTEN TO MY INSTINCTS FOR 3.5 YEAR'S! I made a terrible decision believing my primary care physician, thanks a lot for NOTHING because I TRUSTED YOU Dr. Brown? 🙄🤬😡😠😤

[pricklypear]

I just had my ACDF C4-6 5/31/24 and the pain in the back of my head and shoulder blades was pretty painful. I’m 4 days post op and still sleeping in lounge chair due to swallowing issues which is much better.