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Old 02-03-2009, 02:24 AM
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Default Throat/swallowing changes after ADR?

Hi Everyone,

I had a 3 level Prodisc C ADR about 5 weeks ago. My recovery is coming along wonderfully. I am thrilled with the decrease in chronic neck/arm/shoulder pain and numbness. I had the usual sore throat for several days following the surgery. My throat pain is long gone....but my throat feels entirely different than it did before surgery. It is a little hard to describe....most noticable when I am swallowing...especially something like big vitamins. I used to be able to put a handful of supplements in my mouth and swallow them all at once. Now I can barely do one at a time. It seems like my throat diameter is smaller than before? I have to be a little careful to make sure I chew my food up before swallowing (probably a good thing). I'm curious if other cervy ADR patients have noticed a change like I am describing with swallowing after surgery?
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12/29/08- 3 level ADR Prodisc C in Seattle
12/21/07-Revision surgery, fusion L4/5 L5-S1
1975-scoliosis surgery,Harrington Rods, fused T2 to L4
Felt great in 20's and 30's....late 30's started having chronic neck and lower back pain. By 40 pain worsened enough to begin seeking surgical solutions.

ADR surgery much easier recovery than fusion!
This site has been a great source of information for me! I would be happy to help anyone who has questions.
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:15 AM
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when I had my double fusion it took forever to try to swallow pills. I had to be careful and you will too. I would think the throat is swollen from having all the muscle and parts moved around. It should get better soon.
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Old 02-03-2009, 10:38 PM
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This is normal and will stabilize in time. I also almost choked to death on a Motrin 800 that got lodged in my throat during the first week or so after surgery. I had enough internal air in me that the pill came flying out and shot across the room. I also cut my food in to little bites for the first couple of months after ADR surgery.

I am now back to being a pig and can swallow what I want.

This is just normal swelling from the surgery. Hang in there.

Terry Newton
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