I have a herniated disc l5/s1 and am being refered to a nuerosurgon. what should i expect next?

Evaluation: Surgeon should evaluate for symptoms warranting surgery (intractable leg pain, progressive loss of motor or sensory function in leg or inability to control bowel/bladder/ sexual function) and an MRI that confirms a nerve lesion in a compatible location. If indications are not present, medical management (injections, judicious rest, medications, physical therapy, and other therapies) is the norm.

He will check you: And see if your case need surgical intervetion or not, the proceed with the treatment.

Well : The neurosurgeon may come up with other options besides surgery. They can do epidural steroids or radio frequency ablation if appropriate. Or they may recommend no surgery