@jenniferhunter thanks for your help with this issue. I discussed it with my surgeon and he said it was an option that could be done, but because of mine needing three levels he recommended going ahead with his plan. He will do an anterior, removing all screws and bracket, then turn me over and do the posterior fusion from c3-c7 with bracket and screws, it will be strong, with no worries about it coming loose.
They are sending the metal screws back to the manufacturer so they can determine if there was a defect in anything. I feel it’s my soft bones.
I’m going in for surgery tomorrow (9/29/25), I’ll check in and update for anyone who may be going through similar surgery.
They expect me to be in hospital for 2-3 days. I am thankful for this forum, for its help with questions about our health!