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I had the exact same surgery on 2/13/07 and the doctor went thru the back. I was 3 months in an Aspen collar. They don't keep you as long in the collar now. They have found that it is important to move and excercise those neck muscles. My rotation is not bad, but I would have less discomfort and more flexibility if they had gotten me out of that damn collar sooner!! Best advice I can give is to excercise those muscles when they say you are ready. Also, don't rush things. You need time to heal. I thought my life was over because I had to give up some activities and once my grandbaby got over 10 pounds I wasn't allowed to lift her anymore. I now pick her up and she is 3 years old!!! You will learn a new normal. My prayers go out to you for a speedy and painless recovery. If you want to talk, email me and I will send you my number.
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