Surgery went real well. Anybody need a very, very, good neurosurgeon, I can give you a lead on one. I got almost full mobility back the very next day, and even the other surgeons and doctors are remarking on how little pain and how small the incision is. Nurses are in awe of the man, which is the best reference you can get. But I am still weak as a kitten. Might take 6 weeks to begin to get strength back, possibly won't ever get all or most of it back, but prognosis is good.