Some of you know already but I have been struggling with severe back pain for almost 4 years now with no relief. I've tried everything from medication to painful injections that lasted only 3 hours at most. My doctor said the only option left is surgery. During the procedure they will cut and remove part of the L5S1 disk in my back to relieve the pressure it's putting on one of my nerve roots. I will go to the hospital for this on March 20th (2 more days) with a possible overnight stay to be monitored. After that I will be on strict bed rest. No getting up, not even to sit up and be comfortable. That's for one week. After that, I can't do much more for 2 months. My total recovery time is about 2 months +/- but it may be longer depending on how much they actually need to cut out. For those of you who pray, I ask that you do. For those who don't, keep me in your thoughts and send good vibes please. I'm so nervous