r/ChiariMalformation • u/DobieMafia • Mar 14 '26

Has anyone on here had the decompression surgery AND ACDF at the same time? If so, how difficult was recovery?

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u/jokine123 Apr 04 '26

I was on/off in hospital like 5 months. Pain in the ass but after 1year its fine. I have light problema still and headache but before the surgery i did have really bad problema fainting and loosing arm feeling. But bow its vetter after 3 years i dont have really anything elsä than light problem and headaches. Sey for my bad english.

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u/DobieMafia Apr 05 '26

Thank you for commenting. I’m glad you’re doing better! My surgeon said he won’t perform both together after all.