Large Disc Extrusion but minimal pain

For the last few months I have been experiencing numbness and weakness in my right leg. My Dr had me try prednisone, gabapentin, and PT with no change. He had me get an MRI which showed the large disk extrusion at L3-L4. I’ve now seen two surgeons who both recommend a microdiscectomy as I’ve had no change over time.

I’m conflicted on whether or not to get surgery as I’m not in a ton of pain. The weakness and numbness are definitely bothersome. I’m unable to walk on my heels and have two areas of my leg that have been numb for months. This has limited what I can do as far as exercise.

I’m curious if anyone was in my shoes with severe imaging but not terrible symptoms and how surgery was for them.