I had this disc removed 9 days ago.
I had a fall at work and was hospitalized in total agony for 8 days before the hospital would allow for an MRI. When they did, it was clear surgery was necessary and it was done two days later. I stood up under my own power the night (10 hrs) after surgery. I still have a fair amount of pain and numbness in my leg from the compression of the nerve but it seems to diminish daily.
Mike

my brother in law had it done several months ago and he is superb. his only problem after surgery was the wound and that was minor due to infection. he always said if a disc problem arose again he would not hesitate surgery as he was in agony for months before the operation.
as for myself i longterm chronic disc sufferer as surgery not an option for me.
wish you all the best and speedy recovery.

I had this surgery 6 weeks ago and it was one of the best things I ever did. I suffered for years until it finally became unberable one day. I had relief from the moment I woke up after surgery. I went through chriopratic treament, epidural steroid shots, every kind of pain medication you can think of ( not one of them helped with the pain) and physical therapy. I was always scared of back surgery, because of all the horror stories that you hear, but when you are totally miserable and nothing is helping, you need to consider what is best for you to get back your quality of life.

I had a surgery 4 weeks ago and I am happy as happy a woman can be! I had pain in my back and leg for more than a year. I went to the doctor for osteopathic help and also had epidural steroïd shots, which helped me for 2 weeks and than the pain started again in my leg. I was very afraid of back surgery. And after I found a doctor who could help me with a discectomy, I dared and couldn't wait any longer. Day 1: surgery, day 2: back home, day 4: starting exercises with a physiotherapy. And now, 4 weeks later, I can make a walk for 1 hour in a reasonable pace.
I say: do it, now!

I had this done 2 weeks ago day1 surgery day2 bed rest day 3 up and day4 home.. wound healed great apart from pain and numbness in my leg which is not constant and easing off daily would not hesitate to have it done again. start physio in 3 days time hope to be back to work in 6/8 weeks.