Thanks to both of you...
...for the insightful and helpful replies.
Annapurna - that's basically my plan, to do enough research so that I know what the course of action will be once the surgery decision is made (by me or my symptoms). Talking to a couple of surgeons known for their ADR work at Rush here in Chicago, and will likely set up a consultation with the Texas Back Institute. Also mildly considering Germany or Spain, but I'm very worried about potential lack of follow-up options once back in the US.
DrewDotNet - that's great info. Have you made any decisions with your situation, given all your research and time to consider all the options?
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prior to 2015: happy go lucky, no health issues
2015: left arm pain, diagnosed with two herniated discs (C5-6 and C6-7), with mild cord compression at C6-7 but no direct symptoms from that (yet?)
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