I think with neck surgery the recovery time is pretty long. And if Thomas is a young-one, I'm sure his parents are putting his life-long health above his minecraft play. Besides, whether he is young or old, he is probably pretty out of it because of the pain medication. I don't think we should expect to hear from him for at least a few weeks. I hope all goes well for him and he has a speedy recovery. Just a point of reference for those who are worried about him: I had my ACL reconstructed when I was 18 and i was in bed for at least four to five days. Thomas' surgery is no doubt more intrusive when you compare it to mine and he if he is younger it is effecting him even more. Luckily younger people recover a little faster, but they are more incapacitated after surgeries.
You will be in my prayers these next few days and weeks. I hope that all goes well and there is no problems with the surgery.