I hear you my friend,
It can get depressing at times. If you read my other post above this one I ended up in the Hospital last week thinking I was having a heart attack,and with yet another problem with my spine. I keep looking up for hope that this will all end and know there is a better life out there for all of us.
Interesting I had the same surgeries as you have and then my C 4 had bulged. I hope all goes well for you my friend.
Jeanie