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L5-S1 Microendoscopic discectomy

Dr Stoll,
I underwent an L5/S1 micreendoscopic discectomy july 10, 20001 (4 weeks ago). Prior to surgery, I was having extreme numbness and tingling down the left leg, particularly with sitting. I was only able to sit for about 5 minutes until the pain became unbearable. I was diagnosed July 2nd with a large L5/S1 paracentral disc herniation, therefore requiring surgery. I had been through Physical therapy and medications, rest, etc. with no relief prior to surgery. My question is this...I am still presenting with the same amount of tingling, numbness down the left leg. I can still only sit for 10 minutes. I have undergone a repeat MRI which shows a new "probable small left disc protrsion". Am I expecting too much as far as healing times are concerned? I was under the impression that the surgery would eliminate the radicular symptoms because the pressure has been removed from the nerve. The doctor just keeps saying "give it time to heal", but this is very frustrating to me because I have not been able to sit down in about 2 months. Is this normal????

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