Hi gabby, even with so many good surgerys, I guess unexpected things can and do happen. My friend up in Missouri had a cage put inside for lumbar. Ruff Stuff and he had complications too with marsa a some point. He is OK also. Say hi to your husband. When does he start PT?. I did PT starting at four weeks and just loved it. They were gentle and firm, and it ended with a good 10 minute massage to all of the neck area. Ache, but like after excersise. I think I did better because I started so early. just a thought. ginnie