Good answer Cheryl. Additionally, my concern with the Mobi-C are metal allergies so, I would want to be checked for that before having that implant. The titanium in the M6-C is less likely to be an issue. I would prefer the M6-C and since it's unlikely I'll succeed here in the US, my decision has been made for me it seems. The M6-C is the best technology today IMO.
I think both the disc and the surgeon are equally important. If the disc is not the right size or placed incorrectly that will lead to problems. I am not a fan of the Pro-Disc because of the osteophyte problems and because I've read of too many people having problems with them down the road. It seems there are only a few surgeons in the US that I would trust at this point in my search.
Trying to get an ADR in the US has proved to be a real problem for me for two reasons. The first is the lack of specialists in my state and the second is insurance coverage. I have and continue to battle the same issues you are and often get overwhelmed by all the obstacles too. Hang in there.
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2006: epidural shots did nothing; 2 surgeons recommended 2 level fusion, I declined.
2007 - 2010 4 foraminotomy and cord decompression cervical surgeries and 2 endoscopic discectomy T7-T8 surgeries; total 6 with Dr. Jho (Pittsburgh,PA) My C6/C7 autofused around 2009.
2013 - 2015: epidurals 3 times (again did nothing) and 4 Radiofrequency ablation (or RFA) procedures.
2016 more RFAs, hit the 10 year mark of this insanity and pain, 3 level M6-C ADR with Dr. Clavel May 19, 2016 
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