Here's the ct scan report......

At l3-4 level there is mild diffuse disc bulge. There is no disc herniation

at l4-5 level there is mild to moderate disc bulge which is coniguous within the thecal sac . There is no disc herniation

at l5-s1 level there is disc space narrowing. There is a large disc herniation , which is central and posterior to the left midline.This large disc hernaition contiguous with and compresses the left s1 nerve root .It is contiguous with the thecal sac . The herniated disc extends inferiorly over multiple levels sequestration of the hernaited disc cannot be ruled out

here's the mri report

the vertabrae from t12 -s3 have normal signal intensity , configuration and alignment .The facet joints are unremarkable.The t12-l1 through l4-5 dics are normal

at the l5-s1 . There is moderate desiccation of the dics with the disc height loss. This is associated with a broad , left paramedian disc herniation. This measures 1.4cm in transverse diameter and extendsmass effect upon the transing s1 nerve root which is compressed laterally.This is not causing significant mass effect upon the dural sac. The left l5 nerve root has excited above level. The right l5 and s1 nerve roots are intact


opinions anyone? What type of surgery do I need? How bad is this condition? How long will I be in the hospital for ? How long will it take to recover from ?