Nope, wide awake. Yes, it'll have uncomfortable moments but it's a walk in the park compared to what you've been going through, and you'll be on your way home in half an hour or less.

There's usually only two people in the operating room: the surgeon, and the radiologist (x-ray technician) who helps guide the surgeon with a fluoroscope (live-action x-ray machine). The surgeon will administer a freezing agent, which stings for about 10 seconds, and then begins to guide the needle to the nerve root. Don't worry...the freezing works immediately and this doesn't hurt. You'll be well frozen, and the surgeon will administer more if you feel you need it. When the probe's tip is at the nerve root, he'll test the needle's position with a very low current, just enough for you to feel a tiny pulse, and he'll want you awake so he can ask you questions. He'll then increase the current to complete the procedure. You'll feel the area get a little warm, but it won't hurt. And one minute later, your life begins again.