I had an MRI which showed: at l5/S1 reduced disc height and signal associated with a moderately large right para central posterior disc protrusion which compresses the thecal sac and impinges on the right S 1 nerve root sheath which is displaced posteriorly by the disc protrusion. There is some hypertrophic facet joint degeneration combined with some reduced disc height results in some moderate L 5 foraminal narrowing. Surgery has been suggested: a) lumbar discectomy b) Anterior lumbar inter body fusion Any comments? Thanks joset