wondering if anyone has had recent surgery for this ? I've had it for about 2 yrs. I have learned exactly what the term debilitating means. I have pain from my left hip down to my knee. Feels like a lightening bolt and turns on and off like a switch. Gets worse as the day goes on. I'm trying to find 2 neurosurgeons that recommend the same procedure. My back feels fine. So far one doc says get a simple procedure to eliminate interference with a nerve and a piece of vertebra, the other, a full back reconstruction. thoughts ?