Good luck in your up coming surgery. Don't hesitate to post more, people will respond. I had fusion C3-7 the last of August. I hope the surgery works for you. Be good to yourself and if you can, take physical therapy after. I did and it helped me alot. I am sure you have had the opinions and all, so it will be ok. When I first had a single level fusion, I didn't experience a lot of pain. Good luck to you and have a good thanksgiving on the 25th. ginnie