neck/back surgery

I had L3-4-5 and S1 fused and the doc told me at the time that this would reduce my pain but there was not fix to my back. I still take two vicodin every night and sometime take two early in the day for pain. Last cruise localy was last night and I did not go due to back pain but doctor told me this is what I would get. I would ask the doctor what to expect from your operation he will give you stats for your type of operation. I'm still better off now than befor my operation and in less pain but mine was lower back and yours is neck I hope things work out for you.