My surgery went well with several fusings and a great amount of bone overgrowth clean out. You must be recovering from your procedure by now. After just a few days home, I am pain free. My shoulders ache a bit in this cervical collar, but I feel great. I am sleeping better than I have in years. We seem like kindred souls with this unusual condition of bone growth. Please write when you have time. Blessings to you in your recovery.