[MRLucky]

Hi everyone again!
Thanks for more great responses and things to think about. I'm still struggling with this microdiscectomy/ADR question.
Has anyone here had a large central herniation and had a successful/unsuccessful microdiscectomy or did you go straight to ADR.

The three surgeons I met with here in San Diego (all amazing surgeons) have recommended a microdiscectomy but have been very guarded about the outcome for me. Do they try to underpromise and overdeliver or are they just being realistic?

I don't know how much better my life would be with just reduced leg pain... My back hurts pretty bad...

I consulted with Nick Boeree and he is really cool, suggested I go to ADR because microdiscectomies rarely do well in my situation. Is there anyone else you guys can suggest consulting with that is on the cutting edge of spine surgery that can offer all the options?

I can't wait to build my body of knowledge and give back to this community.

Thanks again!!!