Hello Litezoner...On June 18th 2013 I had a Anterior Cervical Discectomy with fusion. C4-5 5-6 a titanium plate with 6 screws now hold my spine together. Today is day 21 I am off all heavy narcotics and only take valium for spasms and tylenol. It was a painful and still sometimes uncomfortable recovery. The arm pain and numbness in my right arm was completely gone when I awoken from surgery. I am battling depression because although I walk every day and even walk the pool, I am still feeling like a patient, victim...etc...The mental adjustment has been harder than the physical but I know it will ease with time. I kept a you tube journal and if you would like to see it here is the link