Help! Slipped Disc

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It's 3 months after my horrible back pain which stopped me from getting
out of bed on my own.  I'm so much better now - with just slight
sensation, tinkling, loss of strength, stiffness at my fingers, toes,
ankles, hands and arms.  

Should I go for a surgery?  The MRI shows substantial degenerated disc
touching my cord.  The specialist suggested a surgery.  Dr Augustine
White in his book suggests surgery being reserved for victims who are in
terrible pain.  Do you have an view for me?