I saw the surgeon and I am scheduled for a discectomy on Wednesday the 20th. I am relieved and also nervous. The dr said that I will be out of work for at least six weeks (!) and that I will not get total pain relief from the procedure. It should relieve the pain enough that I can walk normally and should take care of the numbness and tingling as well. I don’t care if I am still in a little bit of pain as long as I can walk. I hate being restricted to the house. I am so scared that this surgery is not going to work and I will be permanently disabled. I’m trying to be positive though. I don’t even believe in god but I am praying. Just in case.

Hope everyone is doing ok. Send me positive vibes that this procedure will help me walk again!