@mlm73
I am a 55 year old female and had decompression and fusion l3-l5 for severe stenosis and neurogenic claudication in 2024 due to degenerative disc disease. I did get some relief from surgery but then about 8 weeks post op I started to get new nerve pain in hips and hip flexors. It can take 3-6 month to heal and a full year to see where you stand after surgery compared to pre surgery. Compressed nerves need to heal and regenerate and this can be a long process and painful. Give yourself time to heal and be careful not to twist or bend too much and start physical therapy when able.