I am scheduled for surgery on Monday to remove/repair a disc between c5 & c6. I was in a rear-end collision in 2006, had a bad fall in March of 2010 and rear-ended again in April 2010. My current job requires me to be able to lift up to 70 lbs. For those of you that have been through this surgery, will I ever be able to lift that amount again and if so how long after surgery? My employer is trying to fire me now because of my absence this year and the doctor not being able to tell them when I will be able to return. Any information would be greatly appreciated and any info about what to expect after surgery would be great too! I'm really nervous.