Neck surgery & another delay for TTC :(

lindaeverly

After 8 months of neck pain, numbing & tingling down both arms & hands, two cortisone spinal injections, and pain meds, I am finally going to see a surgeon on Friday!  I was diagnosed with a herniated disc a couple of months ago & have been trying the conservative approach, but haven't gotten any relief.  I am hoping to get the surgery done next week so I can start recovering ASAP.  After losing my job last year, building a new house & moving into it, starting a new job, and the neck problems, I think that all of the obstacles will be out of the way & we can get down to really TTC!!!!

solarflare

Yay for forward momentum! I am so sorry that you have to get surgery though. It will hopefully be worth it for the relief you feel afterwards.

Country Girl in the City

I hope that you get relief soon.  Let us know when you are scheduled to have the surgery.

MrsJordanalmond

it will be the best thing you every did.  i swear, i kick myself regularly for waiting so long.  you will be amazed ...

lindaeverly

Thanks ladies!  I will be waiting anxiously for the doctor's office to call & let me know exactly which procedure we're going to go with.  There is an artificial disc that they can use & the recovery time is minimal.  The only problem is that it is still considered experimental & most insurances don't cover it.  The doctor did say that BCBS has been covering some of his patients & that's what I have.  If the artificial disc isn't approved, then I'll have to have a good old fashion fusion which includes donor bone & a steel plate with screws.  The recovery is definitely longer with the second.  Either way, I'm just looking forward to being without the constant pain & some serious BDing after it's over.