Update.

Per instructions, I took the bandage off of my incision. I don't think I was ready to see what was underneath.  My initial reaction was the same one that I had the night before surgery: "my poor perfect neck!" But the truth is that it wasn't perfect. Thee were problems with the foundation that needed to be addressed. So I was just left with "ewwwww gross!!!"

I have received cards and well wishes from many of you. They are are greatly appreciated. I am still on pain meds. Night time/morning is hard. I need to keep my head moving in order to keep my neck muscles from cramping.

My surgical follow-up is on Tuesday. I hope that the doctor has good news for me regarding the incision and the operation as a whole.

So please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I recover. They got me through the toughest part!