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One thing I have noticed over the years in my profession is everyone you talk to will have horror stories about surgical procedures. If you do your research when finding a surgeon, all will work out well. I've noticed the discectomy is a good option for people if spinal surgery is a must. It should mean a quick recovery and the integrity of the spinal joints stay intact at that level. Other surgeries, the fusion and laminectomy, involve a sacrifice of spinal mobility at that level, which over time may affect the levels above and below and generally involve a slower recovery\increased post-surgical pain. Good luck, I am sure all will go well.

Chris.