I have a very large herniation in l4-l5 level due to an accident.
I am planning to have surgery in about 15 days time.


Currently I do have chronic pain in my lower back and legs (especially left leg) I also feel some weakness in both legs.

I do not have any numbness in legs yet. Some very minor tingling.

I visited a neurologist and he mentioned that if the leg becomes weak its irreversible because nerves might have weakened !

This really worries me as I still have to wait about 15 days before the operation(i can't get it done earlier due to pending arrival of new born)


is there a reason to worry about weakness of legs ?


Its been already 2.5 months since the accident and I am not 100% sure if I need to get the surgery done in emergency room. I am aware that if numbness or bladder problems happen that's the emergency but I am not sure if weakness also needs to be treated the same way.


Please advise.


Thanks

nish