I had my microdiscectomy on Tuesday the 28th of May. A large herniation at L3 / L4 with severe femoral nerve pain running from my groin down the front of my leg to my shin.

From the moment I was wheeled out of the surgery room I have been pain free. even my surgeon told me when he was pulling the disc material out of my back he said "ladies and gentleman the pain has left the building". Since my surgery I have had 0% pain from my groin, hip or shins. I even have no pain at all on my incision site. I have completley stopped taking all meds, no neurontin, oxycodone or even motrin.

I admit the recovery is the hardest part and that I have a long road to recovery. I thank god that I am out of pain and for all of the support I have recived through friends and family.

I have been walking about 1 mile, 3 times daily. I will increase my walking distances every week but I have no plan on doing any working out, excersises or stretches for at least a month and a half.

I consider myslef to be one of the lucky few who has had no post op pain or neuropathy. I will keep you guys updated on my progress.