My surgery went excellent! I'm going to be in this neck brace for about 4 weeks. That's not bad, considering the type of surgery I had. I don't have much pain. Mostly from swollowing, b/c of the tubes down my throat. I'm pretty mobile too. I have to limit my activity though. I can't lift over 5 lbs. My arm feels better too. It's still weak, but I can raise it highter than before. So, thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.