Hey everyone, thank you all SO much for thinking of me and your support! Got home from hospital last night and surgery went well. Doc said the protrusion was pretty significant so I'm glad that I made this decision. Its great to be home finally and in my own bed. Nights seem to be the worst time for me...very painful. I don't know what I would do without the Percocet. When the painkillers are working I feel pretty good but without them, its excruciating...then again this is only day three. I am pretty upwardly mobile though. Can take walks with no problem and do most things on my own. The neck brace is quite annoying but makes me feel a lot more stable. I feel like I will break like a twig when its off although that may be more psychological. Overall, I guess I'm progressing pretty well. Sore throat absolutely sucks but I'm able to eat normally etc. How is everyone else feeling?