UPDATE: 8 days after laminectomy on L3/L4 and L4/L5. I get about 3 days of Lidocaine induced relief to my feet and this was comparable to a recent lumbar injection w/steroids. While the 1/2 life of Lidocaine is short (3-4 hours) I get pain relief that lasts longer. So, at day 8 the pain is back. It is maybe 10% less severe but hard to put an exact number to. If it was level 8 prior it is now maybe a 6. I'm researching was MD's say about long term resolution. The stenosis was considered moderate to severe. In the MRI I could not see any space between the dura and the nerves. The surgeon said it was nearly completely closed in his opinion but not offset or pinched. I have sciatica on my right leg that was apparent before surgery. That may be irritation from how I sit or lay. I have some infrequent leg "jumping" that is involuntary. A couple of specific pain points are better. Outside of left foot and big toes on both feet are a little better. I think time will only tell on this one. I'll report back in several weeks or if something changes.