I had a cervical fusion several years ago. Here's what I learned:
Don't wait until it hurts to take your pain meds. You want to "stay ahead" of the pain. Being relaxed also helps healing.
Lots of good books, dvd's etc. +1 on the fiber, miralax, etc. Pain meds can be quite constipating. I made sure I had some really nice indulgences, like scented hand cream.
Be good to yourself. Know that healing takes a lot of energy from your body. So, it's OK to sleep & veg out. I watched old Rosanne reruns every day at 2PM. Really looked forward to them too. Life became blissfully simple for awhile.
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11-07-2009, 05:24 PM #11
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