@oveanlover1224
I have spine issues and 3 surgeries (2 cervical spine and 1 lumbar). Are you in the states or another country?

I had L3-L5 decompressed and fused in 2024 due to severe spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and neurogenic claudication. I was born with a narrow spinal canal (~10mm) so any degeneration or disc bulges/bone spurs cause me major problems.

Before lumbar surgery, I had significant pain, weakness and numbness in lower back, hips, buttocks, legs down to feet. After surgery, many symptoms improved but I have some residual hip/hip flexor pain. I also deal with weakness due to bilateral gluteal tendinopathy and bilateral hamstring tears. Have you ever had your hips/pelvis checked with MRI to see if you have something there also contributing to your pain?

Why have the surgeons said there is only a 50-50 chance of improvement with surgery? Why would they say this? Are they not confident in their abilities or do you have some permanent injury that would not improve with surgery? What does your MRI show in the report? Do you have any issues with osteoporosis/bone health or other health conditions that would make them think you have a lower chance of improvement post surgery?