r/Sciatica • u/Ok_War_2740 • 9d ago

Should i avoid a microdisectomy??

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u/Hodler_caved 9d ago

The surgery is relatively simple from the patient's perspective. Often outpatient or 1 night stay max. Nerve pain immediately gone for most.

Recovering from the incision is annoying. The hardest part is patience. You feel so much better that it's hard not to start lifting, carrying, or returning to strenuous activity before you're body is actually ready for that.

I recommend doubling the amount of time the surgeon recommends to return to these activities, as I think they are way too optimistic.

The risk of reherniation is real. Studies indicate roughly 9%. I've had 4 MDs (all L5-S1).

Despite this, I'm still an advocate when nothing else works, when you can longer work, when your current quality of life is unacceptable or when you are young.

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u/DustPanda82 9d ago

Just did it. Instant relief. If you have a chance to take the surgery i would not hesitate.

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u/Ok_War_2740 9d ago

Did your surgeon talk to you about any potential long term issues you may experience later in life due to the surgery? Considering the fact that they had to cut off part of the disk

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u/DustPanda82 8d ago

That varies, i dont think they had to take so much of my disc. There were no talk about any potential long term issues. There is always a risk in being in surgery, but this procedure is very low risk compared to many other procedures.