I just got a microdiscectomy. I had a massive herniated disc on my L4/5. It was the worst thing in the world. Day 1 after surgery, still in massive amounts of pain but I know it will be better. Feel free to ask questions in the comments and I will answer them to the best of my ability.

1 Week BEFORE Surgery:    • My Life is a Living Hell... Herniated...  
1 Week AFTER Surgery:    • 1 WEEK After Back Surgery  
4 Weeks AFTER Surgery:    • 4 WEEKS After Back Surgery  
4 Months AFTER Surgery:    • 4 Months After Back Surgery & Home Ph...  
6 Months AFTER Surgery:    • 6 MONTHS After Back Surgery  
1 Year AFTER Surgery:    • 1 YEAR After Back Surgery  

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My Surgeon was Burak Ozgur in Newport Beach, CA. I HIGHLY recommend him.
He can be found at: http://ozgurmd.com/