@Dr. Corenman,
Indeed, i didn’t have significant motor weakness. In my worst period i couldn’t lift the left leg but it was because of pain and not because of motor weakness. That was the main reason why most doctors who examined me didn’t try to force me to proceed with surgery.
I think, at that stage, its all about tolerance to pain and need to work. Risk a surgery for faster recovery, or risk a slower recovery but with some other possible side effects too.
Both choices come with risks. But things are not as bad as they seem when you surf the internet.