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@johntow
Wow that's very extreme what you went through. I am worried that I have permanent move damage I have had the stenosis for 6 years and I didn't want to have fusion because I have osteoporosis and no one ever even asked me about that they just kept saying you need fusion. Anyway I am now contemplating fusion after having a failed laminectomy but some of the surgeons are saying they don't know if it could help. One guy said it could help me maybe 50% with my symptoms which would be better than nothing. It's ust hard to know who to believe. But I could look into Tai chi it's just that walking and standing is hard for me that's what brings on my symptoms and I know Tai chi is basically standing. Did you end up doing the PLIF ?
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@annie1
For my Lumbar issues, My surgeon said I need an XLIF with a PSIF. This is a complicated surgery, because it could last 4+ hrs, they put you on your side, and perform the discectomy, THEN reposition you prone, and finish with the PSIF . There will be pain and discomfort for a while, not to mention my urinary retention is likely caused by my lumbar issues, was told that this surgery will not allow me to pressurize my abdomen to assist voiding - produces lots of pain . . .UGH, I have turned into an old man!
My only advice to you is find yourself a fantastic surgeon. My post surgical success stories, when told to doctors, they all say "well your have your surgeon to thank for that" I just got very lucky. My surgeon is Dr Gregory Lopez, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush. I hail him as a Rock Star