Well people will come along and make way better posts than me about preparing. Mine other one is at T8/T9 as my rsd started in my right ankle.

I got a grabber. Mark is great about explaining blast (no bending, lifting, stretching, or twisting) and log rolling which is really important.

I kept a box by me that had my kindle, I can't read paper which is why they think I have MS as well. I kept snacks, meds, magazines, water bottle, and other thingsi might do or need.

Unfortunately, this must be talked about. I had to take senna. So much pain meds make things slow down!

Oh and I took my pain meds on schedule. I even set an alarm on my phone. Never want to play catch up. I am recovering from my cervical implant and doing all this lol.

Try to move when you can. I wound up with PEs that formed after surgery due to a fever I developed during surgery. It hurts but it is worth it.

The pain is not horrible. My thoracic was much easier than cervical. The pain is worth it. I hope this helps!!

TK