Hello, surgery went well. All I can say is it is the best thing I have ever done. I do not have any numbness in my left arm anymore. I have little to no pain in my neck. Doc said things went like a text book case. The first night home I didn't know if I was going to be able to handle it. I am glad I didn't put it off as my family members were trying to pursuade me. I have my follow-up on Oct. 27th, I will let you know what Doc says. The thing I hate most is the collar that I have to wear for 4-6 weeks and not being able to really eat solid food without choking yet. Talk to you soon.