Thank you both for the info.
Having knowledge of what to expect in the coming weeks will help me not to become angry and frustrated that recovery isn't going fast enough. I plan to accept what each day presents, and be positive about the tomorrows.

Thanks again. I'm being extremely careful with my neck as I want it to heal ASAP (at least the one extremely sore patch). Of all the side effects, this is the least tolerable.

Sandyst