Hi Ken,
I am scheduled to have a very similar surgery on the 21st of this month. I had episodes of extreme pain plus numbness and weakness in arms & legs. The episodes are getting more and more frequent and lasting for longer periods. I can and I have dealt with a lot of pain in my past, but I can't deal with the possibility of being incapacitated so I had no choice but surgery.
I went to a class for spinal surgery patients tonight and learned a lot. Us cervical patients actually have an easier time recovering than any surgery on any lower part of the spine, which is good news for us.
Ken, I wish you well and may God keep you and watch over you.
Pat Robinson