I hope that your symptoms improve. I was still very sore after even 6 weeks. At 3 and a half still out right pain. I am fused C3-7, had the same as you did. My plate is off center too, as I had a curve to my spine. I think it is normal. Give yourself another week to two, before you think things arn't getting better. You are still very early in your recovery. I am post two years now, and OK. Still have some pain but very tolerable for the most part. Hope you continue to heal. Thank your husband for his service to our country. You too, I was a Navy mom. ginnie