Had disc replacement surgery April 2017, c6-c7, am now recovering, no longer in pain from the pinched nerves in that area, have not needed any meds after surgery for any pain, for some reason I either haven't felt or been bothered by incisions after major surgeries.
Won't be to meets until I am clear to drive. Not sure yet until I can safely Fursuit, probably when I am ok'd to go back to motorcycle riding.
From what I understand 3 months for "full" recovery.