[fortitudine]

Okay, so here's my dilemma.My c-spine is a mess. I haven't had surgery. I am 100% fine! NO PROBLEMS. I can do everything I want to as far as my spine is concerned. I feel good. I cycle as much as possible in the summer. I like being able to turn my head and look behind me for traffic.
BUT
My MRI says my c-spine is compressed at at least 2 levels. Docs recommend surgery at at least 2 levels. Probably at least 1-level fusion, maybe more. Apparently there is severe facet arthrosis at one level too.
I was first diagnosed over 4 years ago.I have been watching and waiting. Nothing has happened in the interim. But apparently the films look worse.

I am terrified to have any surgery and end up being left in pain. I had a total knee replacement last year, and while my knee feels way better, I still have lots of pain. I can deal with it because it is a vast improvement over my previous situation.
But ANY pain after neck surgery would be a BAD result for me. And there are no guarantees.WHAT DO I DO?