@peeps69 - Thank you, but I got almost all my info from this group. I learned about the walking from my surgeon when I had to have neck surgery and he stressed to me about the walking. They had me out of bed and walking within a few hours of waking up from that one. It circulates blood through your entire body which speeds the healing. I did forget to mention the nerve pain and numbness you will probably have afterward. After 3 years mine has finally calmed and returned to just about normal. Every one is different though. The more you twist and turn your torso, you will aggravate it, so take that slow. Certain bras aggravate mine still so I’ve just had to find the right ones that don't squeeze and bind around my chest.