u/Professional_Car3913

Had my L4/L5 microdiscectomy just over a week ago on the 13/4. Everything felt fine until a few days later when transitioning from standing to sitting became painful, as well as pretty consistent nerve pain (these are different movement patterns that hurt when compared to my pre op bulging disc).

I had a contrast MRI yesterday and my surgeon called today saying there were disc fragments on the nerve and a slight bulge. He proposed an oral round of steroids or revision surgery.

Was wondering if anyone had any similar experiences and what they opted for. Pretty devastated at the moment as it feels like I’m in the same spot, only now with surgery recovery to deal with as well.