I do not look at it like gloom at all,I so welcome your experiences. Thank you forevernana4,ginnie,and all. I am trying my best to take it easy with my neck,I have been taking more pain medication for the past 2 weeks. I was hoping the pain in my plate area and into my right shoulder blade was from my quitting smoking.I know it sounds odd but its been since i quit i have experienced discomfort at a high level. I thought the cadaver was possibly fusing now.lol..I may have over used it,and its just coincidence. I will keep in touch on here as I appreciate everyone,and what we are going through. I am not feeling better yet.I thank goodness for my ice packs and heat bean bag!! And I cannot forget my wonderful animals keeping me company while healing!!