Hi, and so glad that you’ve been able to see Dr Hackman and to get surgery with him! It sounds like there’s lots you’ve got ready, I’ll link the surgery shopping list in case there’s something you spot on there:
Surgery shopping list - General - Living with Eagle
You might need something for constipation in case- the pain relieving meds can cause that, a few members have found that out very uncomfortably!
There is some info & links to discussions in the Newbies Guide Section about surgery:
ES Information- Treatment: Surgery - Welcome / Newbies Guide to Eagle Syndrome - Living with Eagle
And you can always search for ‘what to expect after surgery’, although it sounds as if you’re pretty prepared! There will be ups and downs though, nerves can take up to a year to heal, so try not to be disappointed if lots of symptoms don’t resolve straight away!
As @Isaiah_40_31 says, it does sound like you could have symptoms from vagus nerve compression, here’s a link to a very informative post by @GrnyAny who had surgery:
Successful Surgery for severe Vagus Nerve Compression - General / Eagle Syndrome Stories - Living with Eagle
I’ll pray that your surgery goes well, and that you do see a big improvement in your health! When you feel up to it, let us know how you are 
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