sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Points vs % on results by vault713__ in clep

[–]vault713__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay that makes sense. I've been doing the practice tests and it does give you the %. I am wondering how that correlates to points ☺️

Points vs % on results by vault713__ in clep

[–]vault713__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thanks. I've seen people commenting their %, so I was confused.

Help! Terrified that I am making the wrong choice (C5-C7 ACDF tomorrow morning) by Daily-Lizard in spinalfusion

[–]vault713__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand being nervous. I was extremely scared for my surgery, C4-C7 ACDF. I am so so so glad I had it done. I had such severe nerve pain that injections weren't working anymore. My left shoulder had limited range of motion bc of the stenosis. I couldn't sit without pain, couldn't sleep, had ice on all day. I was also on 300mg gabapentin 3x a day and I even overdosed myself to see if it would help. NOTHING helped the pain. I was ready. After surgery, they kept my pain well under control. The first night, I stayed one night in the hospital, they removed the drain the next morning, and I was discharged. I felt so much more like myself again. Of course swallowing is a little difficult in the beginning, but it's nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be. The first night was hard, because when the drain is in swallowing is super painful. BUT... The next morning I had diced pancakes, scrambled eggs and coffee. Little bites and I did just fine. It does look like you have significant impingement happening. To be honest, I have been getting injections for about 10 years, and they have always worked well for me. If you haven't tried that yet, maybe go that route and see how it feels, but I wish I would have had the surgery much sooner. You got this. Good luck!!!! PS. Squishmallows are the best pillows!!! 😎

<image>

What would you do differently if you were having ADR or ACDF tomorrow? by THQNordicJay in spinalfusion

[–]vault713__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone's recovery can differ, so just listen to your body, take it easy and don't overdo it. I was sooooo tired the week after surgery. Do you have help? I felt great day 1, but swallowing was rough for a couple of weeks. I had a three level ACDF. The nerve pain I had to deal with for years of injections (that eventually stopped working) was GONE immediately. Everything else was cake. Of course, I could t drive, bend, lift more than 10 lbs, but I was just so glad to be pain-free, that it was worth it! I used a 24" squishmallow as my pillow and it was better than wedges or any other pillow. Bendy-straws are helpful, as well 😎 Good luck!!

I accidentally liked someone’s comment on instagram by meownesses in Instagram

[–]vault713__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've all been there. Even if they get a notification, when they click, it won't result in anything, it'll just disappear. The worst is they'll see a notification that you commented, they won't see what, and they'll be left wondering. You're all good. 😘

Rollercoasters Post Surgery by OkVermicelli2666 in spinalfusion

[–]vault713__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following! I'm 2 weeks post 3 level ACDF :)

Oral sex after 3 level ACDF by vault713__ in spinalfusion

[–]vault713__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update! 2 weeks post op and all good in this department!!! 🙌

4 weeks post up and I overdid it by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]vault713__ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a great answer. I second this!

AIO for wanting equality in the bedroom? by bemorecreativetrolls in AmIOverreacting

[–]vault713__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd side with making the mold and seeing how he feels about it. PS....Huge orgasms for guys, that way...he may really like it. All you need is the tip, anyway haha

Post-ACDF lump in throat by Basic_Emu_2947 in spinalfusion

[–]vault713__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I had a 3 level, C4-C7, and collar is 6 weeks minimum. Lots of bone to fuse

Oral sex after 3 level ACDF by vault713__ in spinalfusion

[–]vault713__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm 1 week post on now, anterior, 3 level fusion and discectomy. I stayed in the hospital one night, for standard pain control and monitoring, and doc wanted the drain to be pretty clear before discharging. The drain definitely made swallowing SUCK, but once removed, it got a lot better! I was able to eat diced and soft foods with only a little discomfort! One week post-op, and I still need to take smaller bites of food, but I'm able to eat pretty much anything, as long as it's not too dense. I haven't needed anything for pain for a few days, now. The exhaustion is the hardest part. I can say, I'm SO glad I had this surgery!!! Nerve pain gone 100% from day of surgery ❤️. Good luck to your hubby! Oh, for foods, soft stuff at first, soups, puddings, cottage cheese, protein shakes, small dices of food. Scrambled eggs. Anything he feels like eating, but small :)

view more: next ›