Hi Dustin, sorry you are here. But I hope we can support you in your next steps!
Oh jeez, you are so young. But with only one level to address, that's pretty good news in terms of your recovery and outcome.
When you can, please see:
https://www.adrsupport.org/forums/sh...ad.php?t=11053
There are hundreds of spine surgeons in the U.S. that have been doing disc replacement for 20 years. What state are you in?