Wishing you a very successful surgery! Trusting and choosing a surgeon was the most important step for me. I know it was hard work and took many hours of time and research. It took me a long time too. Yes, it will hurt your bank account, but the best decision I have ever made was getting my three M6-C discs in my neck by Dr. Clavel. A great surgeon can give you the opportunity to reclaim your life. I do believe you will be much better after your surgery! Even two years post op, I am still seeing improvements. It didn't stop with the surgery though. It has taken a lot of time, therapy and body work to keep improving because the body is made up of so much more than just the discs. I say to myself several things...."the body is miraculous in its healing powers and keep moving!" I never gave up even after the surgeons in the U.S. gave up on me. You are invincible when you believe it. 
I don't say "good luck" because this is not about luck IMO. It is about greatness. You've got this!
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2006: epidural shots did nothing; 2 surgeons recommended 2 level fusion, I declined.
2007 - 2010 4 foraminotomy and cord decompression cervical surgeries and 2 endoscopic discectomy T7-T8 surgeries; total 6 with Dr. Jho (Pittsburgh,PA) My C6/C7 autofused around 2009.
2013 - 2015: epidurals 3 times (again did nothing) and 4 Radiofrequency ablation (or RFA) procedures.
2016 more RFAs, hit the 10 year mark of this insanity and pain, 3 level M6-C ADR with Dr. Clavel May 19, 2016 
Last edited by Cynlite; 09-03-2018 at 05:29 PM.
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