Oh dear Paula, the first thing I'm going to do is give you a great big hug!
I wish I could give you the advice that you need, but I can't as I have MS and I don't know anything about acdf. Maybe one of the other members who I'm sure will be along shortly, will have information for you that I can't provide.
I'm so glad you found us though because I too am a 57 years old, and NeuroTalk has been my saving grace.
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