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c5,c6,c7 spine surgery

Dr.Stoll, my husband had 3 weeks ago discectomy with fusion; Dr. used cadaver to replace disks between 5/6 and 6/7
Recovery is good so far.
My husband is getting ready to go work on 4/7..yeah..in my opinion too early.
He is a computer programmer.
I would like to ask you for some sugestion on excersises to help his recovery.
I know his profession will not help his recovery very much.
Driving is not a friend either.
I tried to find some info in the archives of your page but no success.
Web is not a big help either.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Regards,

Izabela Matej.

Follow Ups:

• Re: c5,c6,c7 spine surgery (PT essential!) Archive Walt Stoll 06:57:50 4/05/03 (0)
• Re: c5,c6,c7 spine surgery XX 22:26:36 4/04/03 (0)
• Re: c5,c6,c7 spine surgery Cathy 10:50:34 4/04/03 (0)

In Reply to: c5,c6,c7 spine surgery posted by izabela on April 04, 2003 at 09:30:21:

I think they are sending people to work too early after spinal surgery. A fella I know, had some disks removed and rods put in (lower back)...he was sent home the NEXT DAY! He was driving his pickup two days later. After 2 weeks he was back to work...maintenance man.
Still can't believe it.

In Reply to: c5,c6,c7 spine surgery posted by izabela on April 04, 2003 at 09:30:21:

There's got to be something here.

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In Reply to: c5,c6,c7 spine surgery posted by izabela on April 04, 2003 at 09:30:21:

Hi, Izabella.

The post operative physical therapy, recommended by the surgeon, is essential and is meant to only be teaching sessions. It is meant to be practiced at home at least twice a day!

The surgery is just the first step in the process. Without the PT, the results will be less than desired.

Hope this helps.

Walt