Your neuro surgeon should tell you in great detail, just what he plans to do before your surgery and why. I had both my son, and a friend when I went in for results, and for what he planned to do. That way, if I missed something, I had others watching my back.
I hope also, you have had second opinion in as well. I have had two spinal fusions, and had the domino effect. first at C6-7, then was redone 6 years later C3-7. I know how scarry it all is. There are some good outcomes, where pain is reduced alot. I have been blessed to be one of those people. I can't say it is perfect, but the shooting nerve pain is gone, after many years suffering. Ask your surgeon any and all questions you want to. I am here for you anytime for support. I did have a change of surgeons, and I didn't go for a second opinion the first time around like I should have. That is why I wasn't fixed good enough first time around. Get those opinions, and you will have the condifence to get your neck corrected. ginnie