Have any 'larger' gentlemen (or ladies) on here had a discectomy?

[AmberLynn]

I was in seeing the surgeon for the first time today, he is happy enough to operate but has two concerns:

1. My weight (around 20st) increases the risk during the op.
2. He thinks the two slipped discs I have may "shrink" back into place if I wasn't so heavy and putting so much stress on them. I've had sciatica for about 6 months now and it's getting worse with each passing week so I'm not convinced losing weight alone would solve the problem (that said, I do know I have to lose weight).

Have any fellow heavyweights had any experience with a discectomy? The surgeon has told me it's my choice and to go away and think about it. Before seeing him I was adamant I wanted the op but he's put so much doubt in my mind I just don't know anymore...... Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.