[AtticusCobaine]

Hi all, I hope everyone had a good holiday season.

I am scheduled for an ADR on C5-6 on January 16th, I am not sure what device they are using but I am guessing the Mobi-C.

A little History

In September my neck started hurting out of nowhere, went to the Chiroprator as I thought it was just a typical minor spine issue that could easily solved. Well it got worse. Started physical therapy in Mid September 3 times a week. Still my primary care Dr didn't think it was anything, so I went to an orthopedic surgeon who refered me for an MRI (attached) showed the Herniated Disk with severe Forminal narrowing at that level.

Got my first Cervical Epidural Injection on Oct 31 and that helped, and got another one on November 16th.

Everything was going pretty well until mid December when the pain and arm tingling/numbness came back with a vengeance. Pain Management Dr .who did the CEIs didn't want to give a 3rd and tried and Facet Injection, this was one of the worst pains I have ever experienced. Was removed from PT last week because I could no longer perform the exercises, also went on Short term disability at work.

Met with a Neurosurgeon and have the arthoplasty scheduled for the 16th.

Things I know;
I will be wearing a hard collar for 2 weeks.
I will be on lifting and other restrictions for awhile.
The pain may or may not get better with surgery.
I am scared out of my mind about this surgery.


Things I don't know.
Will I be told to sleep sitting up?
Is there a pillow you would recommend for recovery?
Anything else you would like to add?

Thanks!