Hi i am 4 days post surgery for a c5-6 herniation, just wanted to let people know there are some positive outcomes. I had my surgery at 11am on thurs 9th and was up and walking around at 3.30, pain free., eating and drinking as normal. I had a Peek cage implanted, with no collar afterwards. I feel great apart from 2 days later i have what feels like a large lump in my throat (well its actually slightly to the right just behind my wound sight) wondered if anyone else has experienced this and how long does it take to resolve