Well if you just want a positive story.. I was diagnosed with a herinated disk on boxing day, and was unable to walk unassisted and nearly passing out a couple of times.

I was back to full training within two weeks.

Now of course some might say that the dr misdiagnosed the problem, but I prefer to put it down to my super-human healing powers and staying in bed playing pro-cycling manager for 2 days being bought beers on demand.