[marlin5353]

Hi Laura;

Here is some more homework for you and more for you to consider. Google "Gerry McNamara". He is an assistant basketball coach for Syracuse University. They do Artificial Disk Replacements at their hospital and he still choose to go to Germany and Dr. B to have his surgery (same levels as you if I remember).
I had an friend ask him a few questions and the Doctors at Syracuse could not do a 3 level and suggested Dr. B in Germany or the fusion in the States. These Doctors have all the info and encouraged him to go to Dr. B.
Please research him and see if that helps with your decision.

Good Luck in research.

Cheers

Mark