Peggy
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I had a diskectomy on July 3, 2001. It was done through the front (anterior). A bone graft was used from my own hip bone. Fusion was done with the bone graft and a metal plate was added for extra support. I had the surgery at 7:30 AM and was released the following day at 2:00 PM. Pain was only really bad the first 24 hours. My hip is uncomfortable and I am moving slowly, but the pain is very much under control with the use of Advil only. I have a cervical collar on and will wear it 24 hours a day for 2 weeks.The neck cannot move, so there isn't much pain involved. The pain in my shoulder and arm is gone. I had it for years. This has been a very successful surgery.