Neck Pain

I am scheduled to see a Neurosurgeon.  I am nervous about what to expect here.  It is beginning to sound like I am going to have to have Surgery for my C5, C6, and C7.  Cervical Disc Herniation  My neck hurts with all kinds of numbness and tingling. How do these appointments usually go?  I am going to have to use FMLA because my workplace expects me to be Superman.