I had L4 -S1 fusion and laminectomy Oct 27 2025. I am still in recovery. I have nerve pain in both legs and currently taking Lyrica to control it. I was taking Gabapentin for 4 months and it wasn't helping that much. I am also taking light doses of painkiller. I believe I am getting better but it's a slow Road to travel. The jury is still out on whether or not it will be successful. The neurosurgeon says 6 months to a year. Well I certainly hope that it gets better. I was having medium to heavy sciatica pain but nothing like I have experienced since the surgery. There are days I think I should not have had the surgery. The surgeon as well as a second opinion agreed that I should have the surgery. I don't know if this will help you but I thought I would let you know my story