Well a 5 hour procedure went well. I made it to my hospital room at 11PM and the pain was pretty bad. After getting settled in it went away and I got lots of sleep. Today has been pretty good…..some pain….the shot of morpheme in my spine has worn off. But I have an IV delivery of Dilaudid that I can actuate with a button. I am taking it easy on doses…..not too bad pain except when I cough or try to breath deeply. I got out of bed and walked the hall twice…..not painful walking, just getting back in bed. It will be a long week, but I am glad to have the operation behind me.