I went in with my collar on as I have spondylitis ... He said if there was Anything wrong with my neck he wouldn't operate and asked had we got an MRI for my neck and I replied, you won't get one unless I'm dead as I'm awfully claustrophobic.

He said its ok to wear the collar in the car for support but that's all.

Says this operation might not work as I have so much scarring, so I am going to be extra careful in recovery. Told him he can put battery in other side so I have matching scars ... So got all that to come.

On the list .. Should be within four months!!