Thanks to everyone for you prayers and thoughts. The surgery went well. Along with the fusion of the vertebrae, Dr. Gunderson also removed numerous large bone spurs that were impacting my spinal cord.
Ferd, the Loricet and the muscle relaxers are working pretty well... now I have an excuse for my wackimeaness!
The biggest problem I am having now is the swelling in my throat. I can barley swallow water (i usually melt ice chips in my mouth). It also makes me feel like I am smothering when I attempt to lie down.
I appreciate you keeping me in you prayers as they say the first week is really tough