Hi Emily
Welcome to the forum, sorry to hear you have these issues going on and need multi-level disc replacements at ether end of your spine. I have been through both of these surgeries, lumbar in 2004 and cervical in Feb 2008. My cervical story which includes some photos of my progress is on the UK adrsite and may be helpful. Here's a link :
http://z6.invisionfree.com/adrsuppor...?showtopic=303
There are also many stories on this site to read too which will give you an idea of what to expect. The cervical surgeries are having great results it seems. The prospect of these surgeries is scary but going through then for me was no where near as bad as I had anticipated.
Wishing you every success and look orward to reading you post op stories.
Very kind regards
Lynda