question: I was diagnosed 8 weeks ago with a large thoracic t8/9 herniation I have improved slightly and am waiting to see a nurosurgeon, my arms hurt , although the pain is much better I am so tired from the stinging burning in my back and feel I now have a trapped nerve, I am due to go on holiday in April should I be we ll enough to fly and are there any risks to me flying? So to ask further questions, but I do not know what I am allowed to do and what I am not, can drive, can I go swimming can I exercise? Please can you advise, I feel so alone , thankyou