Hi Bayhorse,
I am rhhprints67---79yo male who is researching the mild procedure because of overgrown ligiments at L3L4 and L4L5, and AM scheduled to have the MILD procedure done in Maryland in February. I am aware that it won't fix all of my issues, but I think it's a "let's see what this does for me", and then what else might I need to do. It won't make it worse.
I recently watched a Youtube video from Dr. Portor McRoberts in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida which was quite informative in explaining what Lateral Recess Stenosis and Forminal Stenosis are, compared with Central Canal Stenosis. He shows you 3d models of the lumbar spine with good explanation of the structures and why the MILD procedure can NOT reach the ligimentum Flavum that are outside the cental canal. That could be why others did not get the relief they were looking for.
That said, it may very well help you---ask your doctor to show you the side view of the MRI that will reveal where the ligiments are impinging the nerves. Also, read the MRI report yourself which will tell you where the problems arein your spine. Dr. McRoberts shows MRIs and what to look for. Be aware that he is also "selling" his service of consulting if you send him your MRI. That said, I am now better able to ask questions of my doctor in town.