I wanted to share the results of my 2nd post-op appointment today. It has been 65 days (9 1/2 weeks) since I have had an ACDF on C4-C7. Today, I was given the ok to get rid of my neck brace!! Yay!!! I hate that thing with a passion. I still have to wear my bone growth stimulator for 6 weeks but that's ok. It's not nearly as intrusive as the collar. Everything is looking good and I have now been released to physical therapy which I need. My range of motion at this point is pretty limited. It will be nice to work on that and getting more of it back. My weight lifting restriction has been increased from 5 lbs to 10-15 lbs. Not a big change but at the same time it is. I have been walking on average 15-25 miles per week (flat...no hills or inclines). I haven't been told at this point what additional exercise I can add back in but I'm assuming the physical therapist will be the one to go over those things with me. My right hand is still numb but no one seems to be concerned yet. I guess I don't know if that is permanent or not yet. I think that's it. Progress! So excited right now!!