Hi Christin, sorry for your pains. Please tell us (much) more about the diagnostics you had pre and post-operatively, including the report from the radiologist describing the placement of the artificial disc. When you can, please take the time to add a signature too.
I have many more questions for you about how your spine got to that point of requiring surgery, but I don't want to detract from your motivation to share more information. I am just trying to better understand your condition, which also helps other members here too.