@melhen There are many discussions here about cervical spine surgery. You might find these discussions helpful with active members. Only a spine specialist can make a recommendation for your treatment, but here are examples of other patients experience (including mine.)

Spine Health - "Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Anyone had this?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anterior-cervical-diskectomy-fusion/
Spine Health - "Has anyone had the ACDF surgery on their neck?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-the-abdf-surgery-on-their-neck/
Spine Health - "Neurosurgeons performing disc replacement surgery @MAYO, Jacksonville"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neurosurgeons-performing-disc-replacement-surgery/