I also had C5-6 and 6-7 done in March 2002. I was in the hospital two nights. The night of surgery and when the surgeon came in the next morning one look at me and he said "You are not going home today". Of course that was because I had just gotten sick from the anesthesia shortly before he came in. Hopefully that does not happen to you.

As for room mates the second night I was in the hospital the room mate I had was a doozy - she was in for second surgery because right after her first she went home and cleaned house and wrecked the fusion. But when the doctor came in the next day and was asking how I was doing she answered for me - told him about my running a fever during the night; what I had to eat and even answered his question about whether I had any discomfort and when my last meds were given. I was speachless (which doesn't usually happen). When the nurse came in to give me discharge directions and directions on how to remove and replace the neck brace she asked questions of her - indicating she knew I had that question because she did the last time she was in. Talk about a nosey room mate. I think I answered the doctor that I was ready to go home just to get away from her.

Hopefully no one else ever has a roommate like her.

As far as sleeping the first night I know I slept quite abit - more than likely because of the anesthesia and pain meds being given.

[This message has been edited by more (edited 06-04-2003).]