Indications for surgery in disc bulge are 1.Persistent disabling low back pain for 6 or more weeks despite medications and physiotherapy. 2.progressive weakness of muscles of leg which is significant 3. Bladder and bowel symptoms which means    Unable to control urine etc.. If u don't have any of the following above no need of surgery.

First of all need to see the MRI films. Most patients have a successful outcome post surgery. Discuss with your operating surgeon .

First we have to see how much is the bulge...whether it abuting the nerves...then only we can decide on surgical and non surgical procedure

You can try non surgical treatment also