Don't be too nervous. I had acdf 2 level fusion and for me it wasn't too bad. My Dr released me back to work after 3 weeks. That was a mistake! I should have taken off 6 weeks in order to heal enough & I wouldn't have had as much pain.
Point is, it's not a bad surgery if you have no complications.

Plus I was only in the hospital for 23 hours!

Sorry your not able to communicate with your family but I'd try if I were you coz you will need a bit of help afterwards.

Good luck & God Bless you.