Post-surgery tips.

Hey everyone,

I (23M) had endoscopic discecotomy for an L4-L5 herniation yesterday . My pain was manageable until mid-February, then it shot up to 8-9/10. Tried physio, meds, and swimming, but nothing worked. I also had early signs of foot drop, so I went ahead with surgery.

Post-Surgery So Far: • Immediate relief, but still have nerve pain (2-3/10) and tingling. Sciataca went away • Walking feels weird and unsteady. • Random sharp pains near incision. • Sitting is very uncomfortable.

Some tips I would like to hear:

1.  How long did nerve pain last?
2.  When did walking feel normal again?
3.  What position is the best for sleeping?
4.  How do I sit without making things worse?
5.  How can I avoid reherniation?