Lumbar stenosis and bowel issues

@josephrotella
It is entirely your choice. Difficult because there is no guarantee of surgical outcome. The surgeries usually involve retraction of the muscles that aren't involved to get to the surgical site and our muscle don't like it.
I would, though, ask for an MRI if you haven't had one and take a surgical consultation, so that in the future if pain makes surgery more attractive, you'll completely understand what it involves.
There might be bracing that would help you through tasks or activities that cause aches.
I'd want to know all of the options just in case the pain worsens. So, I'd look at
The minimally invasive procedures now percutaneous pedicle screws, motion preserving devices like TOPS. and a paraspinous tension bands LimiFlex interbody cages for MIS-TLIF/XLIF, and innovative motion-preserving devices like the TOPS.
Otherwise, I'd be doing exactly what you are.

I'am 82 Year old male. I was dianosed with Dengertive Spine Diease about 2 Years ago. I have been doing Physical Therpy and Spine adjustment. My problem is lack of movement of the bowel. Small Rabbit Droppings. The AM Something seems stuck and wont fully come out. I am trying real hard to get enough Fiber and using Firer Supplements. Any Suggestions

@jenniferhunter I have sever thoracic and lumbar stenosis I do not want to have any surgery what can I do

@josephrotella I'm sorry that you are suffering with a spine problem. I know surgery can be scary, but it can also be the best thing that you do for yourself. It was for me! I chose to have surgery when my symptoms were just beginning, because that was my best shot for success. I have no regrets, and it was a success.

You will have to ask your surgeon what is best for you. Honestly, when there is spinal cord and possible nerve root compression, it may cause disability and loss of function. Surgery may help that, but also may not depending on how advanced it is. When nerves are compressed, they can die causing permanent damage. Surgeons can't always tell you when that would happen, but they have the training to advise your care.

Most of us are scared of surgery. It is a weighty decision and you need to get a lot of medical information so you can understand your choices, and choose you best path forward. As patients, we hope for a miracle cure. Surgery requires patience to get though healing and rehab, and believing that your life will get better. Surgery may also cause lasting pain, but that has to be answered by the doctor. Your experience will be different from someone else's. You owe it to yourself to find out so you can make your best choice going forward.