Hi, I am 23 yr old female and have had issues with my discs in my neck C5 & C6 Since 2011.  In 2011 they gave me a steroid injection in my spine and did PT for a few weeksthreat worked until about 3 weeks ago.  Went back for a MRI and it has gotten worse and surgery is the only option.  After the doctor telling me it will take 2 weeks off of work and then coming back the 3rd week only a few hours a day.  I am a little worried.  I work in the school system but this is only my second year so I will be taking a lot of days without pay.  So after looking online I see some people were out of work for a lot longer.  I'm only having one disc done.

 

has anyone had a longer time before going back to work?

what physical excercise were you allowed to do after?  Or how long did you have to wait?  I play volleyball and was wondering how long it will be to get back to that or even yoga?

 

this is my first surgery and I'm super nervous so any information will help!  My surgery is October 8.