Surgery on T1 calcified disc

Has anyone had surgery to remove calcification on your thoracic disc and if so how high was the disc? Dr Gray found my leak and patched me. She said I need surgery though and is getting me in with Dr. Brown. I’ve read about thoracic disc surgery and it sounds uncommon and complicated, especially as high as the T1. Would love to hear others experience with this surgery, recovery, etc...

Thanks!