OT - Herniated disc surgery

Hello -

Anyone ever have this. I've been suffering since the beginning of May.
The GP thought it was sciatica and gave me some muscle relaxers for
the pain. That didn't help.

Saw an orthopedic guy - got Vicodin ES and that helps, still hurts but
I never expect a Rose Garden. Went for MRI and got the herniated disc
confirmation. I saw it and it looks messed up.

Insurance - through my wife. Her plan changes Sept. 1. Got an appt. on
old plan to see Surgeon on Aug. 12. I hope they can do it in a week or
so, I don't know how long one has to usually wait.

Ortho doc says 85% chance of excellent recovery.

I was just wondering about success and time to get surgery appt.

I never realized what people with continuous pain go through. Aye-yi-
yi...

Can't stand for more than 15 minutes. Hurts when I sleep.

Thanks,

LaTreen