Mine was much worse so take heart! 4/5 looks like your problem but get that verified. There are two problems that can potentially occur; 1) That you do too much surgical intervention that wasn't necessary or 2) That you do too little and wind up on your back again.
Give it your full attention on the front end and take your time, IF you have the luxury of time to do so.
Regardless, IMO, if you had other levels of pain generators, say at the L3/4 or L5/S1 then I would definitely throw in the 4/5 too because if you're opened up anteriorly, get her done since it is toast.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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