Advice for cervical surgery

I have been diagnosed with HEDS and lupus. I was in a car accident last August which resulted in 3 herniated discs in my neck. I've tried all other therapies but nothing helped. Met with neurosurgeon today. I will be having anterior cervical decompression and fusion of C4-7 in August. My question is if any other EDS patients have had this done and if you have any recommendations for pain control or to help with healing, etc.