MILD procedure scheduled. Comments, please?

The mild procedure, or minimally invasive lumbar decompression, is a surgical treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal nerves. It's a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that removes excess bone and ligament tissue to create more space in the spinal canal, relieving pressure and pain.

@tonyst Hello Tony, have you had the MILD procedure or spinal surgery?

@jlssurplus
Thank you. This is helpful. What I'm reading is there is a spectrum of recovery, and sometimes very slow results. My mom had it done in Sept. There was some relief, but she is still having back and leg pain and tingling in the feet. She started PT this week. Fingers crossed for more recovery. She is currently using a walker.

@coldwinter12
I had the MILD procedure in early October on L 2-3, and 4-5. I had a steroid injection at the time of the procedure which helped short term. I’m in a lot of pain again in my lower back
buttocks and my ankles. My feet tingle, but that’s very minor. I messaged my dr yesterday and his reply was that it could take 6 mo to a year for the full effect. The pain in my buttocks is the worst. Hard to sit down and move. Not too happy yet.

I have very bad spinal stenosis pinched nerves etc. I had the MILD procedure recently which is the minimally invasive lumbar decompression. Anyway I was wondering if anyone else has had typhus and how long they were in post op pain?

I was a gymnast in my youth, competing through 4 years of college resulting in numerous injuries and surgeries. The biggest ongoing problem I encountered later in life was spinal stenosis. Ten years ago after several injections I got complete relief. Unfortunately, the pain is back with a vengeance and injections on longer work. For 2 years I have been in almost constant pain. Last week I had the MILD procedure and the second and third day post procedure were the most painful days I experienced. Now 7 days later I am still in constant pain when standing and walking. Has anyone gotten relief in a short period of time after the MILD procedure?

I was a gymnast in my youth, competing through 4 years of college resulting in numerous injuries and surgeries. The biggest ongoing problem I encountered later in life was spinal stenosis. Ten years ago after several injections I got complete relief. Unfortunately, the pain is back with a vengeance and injections on longer work. For 2 years I have been in almost constant pain. Last week I had the MILD procedure and the second and third day post procedure were the most painful days I experienced. Now 7 days later I am still in constant pain when standing and walking. Has anyone gotten relief in a short period of time after the MILD procedure?

I was a gymnast in my youth, competing through 4 years of college resulting in numerous injuries and surgeries. The biggest ongoing problem I encountered later in life was spinal stenosis. Ten years ago after several injections I got complete relief. Unfortunately, the pain is back with a vengeance and injections on longer work. For 2 years I have been in almost constant pain. Last week I had the MILD procedure and the second and third day post procedure were the most painful days I experienced. Now 7 days later I am still in constant pain when standing and walking. Has anyone gotten relief in a short period of time after the MILD procedure?

I have basically the exaact same story.
Mine was L2-L5 MILD
It got worse for awhile after the surgery, Couldn't even hardley get around on a walker.
I was told that the area can fill with blood and cause more pressure.
I got prescribed prednesone and that helped get back to pre surgery pain levels.
I did not have any improvement until week 5. It was depressing.
Now my left leg improved a lot but not the right.
Hang in there and give it some time.
Good luck