Glad you did go for that second opinion. regarding the muscle spasms, they can be quite difficult after the surgery. It was for me for a good two weeks after. first days, not so hot. Hopefully in what ever your surgeon does, he will provide good pain control for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am not pain free, but not bad like I use to be. I take one hydrocodone once in a while, primarily at nightime after a time using my neck. I am very careful with driving, and turn around gently. Just take it each for awhile after the surgery, and let yourself heal. Have food ready, and if you can, an incline pillow can help with the comfort to rest your head and neck. take care. ginnie