I had ACDF surgery on 9 Jun 14. (2 weeks ago). I felt pretty good immediately after surgery, my throat felt like a truck had been driven thru it, but all was well. Now, the creaking and cracking from pre-surgeryis gone, but the back of my neck is killing me. I have toed the line in regards to no lifting, driving, etc. I was not given a cervical collar. I have been sleeping in the bed, now, I am almost completely sleeping in the proper position. To bend my neck forward or back, I have to actually put my hands on the back of my neck and give it an assist. I am calling my surgeon this morning, this cannot be right.