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I actually was told by 3 different doctors that with my 15 herniated discs from cervical to lumbar as well as 3rd stage degeneration and severe spinal stenosis in my lumbar that I was inoperable. However I have done injections in my lumbar and it helped for about 3 months but then wore off especially when I also have Fibromyalgia. The best thing to do for surgery is to do a lot of research because I did that before I was told I was inoperable, I hope this helps sorry I can't be of further assistance

I refused surgery for many years. I woke up Christmas morning with my then 5 year old daughter. She was so excited that morning. I stood up and took only 2 steps and hit the floor. I literally could feel nothing from the waist down. That's when I had no choice and agreed to surgery. I woke up and felt amazing and was walking an hour later. Unfortunately it only lasted about a year.

After about 6 months in PT with no improvements, I started pursuing a microdiscectomy.

Immediately. The minute the dr suggested surgery, I jumped at the opportunity