Brian gay pga tour

By six weeks post-op, he was cleared to return to all activities.

Now, Brian has no limitations and competes professionally at a high level. Additionally, the numbness in his arm and hand disappeared, except for a small part on the tip of his thumb.

“I feel like my activity level is now a 10 out of 10!

Immediately, he was already walking and was amazed that he didn’t need to wear a neck brace—just a small bandage over the incision site.

it's kind of hard to put the schedule together right now.

 

“It’s great to see a lot of old, familiar faces (on the Champions Tour), which is neat. In 2011, however, Brian was rear-ended in a car accident, which exacerbated his symptoms. I really hadn't got that far. According to Brian, “At this time, the pain became debilitating and I lost strength in my left arm.

He consulted with multiple spine surgeons and ultimately opted for a total disc replacement procedure that his surgeon had mentioned years ago—as it offered the opportunity to maintain neck mobility and flexibility post-operatively.

 

Life After prodisc:

Brian underwent a total disc replacement procedure with prodisc C in October 2014 and was discharged from the hospital on the same day.

It is important that you discuss the possible risks and potential benefits of various procedures with your doctor prior to receiving treatment, and that you rely on your physician’s best judgment. Same thing as anywhere, though – you’ve got to play good golf, period. Despite this, Brian was able to manage his normal activities and continue to play golf.

By 2014, the neck and arm discomfort had become severe—with pain and numbness radiating from his neck through his shoulder, bicep, and down his arm through his hands.

I couldn’t sleep or remain active.” To his dismay, Brian was forced to stop playing golf, and his family became increasingly concerned about Brian’s inability to work and compete. He started out on fire, making birdies at four of his first five holes, but soon cooled and slipped back into the pack.

 

Gay still has his card on the regular PGA TOUR, and said for now, that appears where he will be doing most of his playing.

Only your doctor can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for a specific surgical procedure.