Nairek, Welcome to the other side. I left a post on your thread today. See below in case you didn't read it. Sandy Wade
 Take all positive thoughts with you to surgery
Nairek,
I can't respond from first hand knowledge, but I've read that a lot of people go fusion with S/1 and are able to have ADR later if necessary, like CindyLou. (CL the audacity of some people, highly compensated, pay for it  - you should have reported her)
I think for your own peace of mind and so you will be in the best condition for your surgery, you need to put the  behind you. Be positive. I really believe that this will be best way for you.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers during your surgery and after. Sandy
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**Accidents, active life-style, always some back/neck pain controlled w/ibuphrofen
2004 excessive pain, x-ray, PT, MRI diagnosis cervical DDD
**PM recommended, meds, PT, massage therapy, chiropractor, injections
**Dec. 2007 numbness and weakness in left arm/thumb, x-rays, MRI, discs at C4-7 pushing on spinal cord, fusion or ADR out of country
**April 7, 2008, discogram at C3-4, surgery 4 levels, Prodisc-C, Dr. Bertagnoli, Germany
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