@jlssurplus
The restriction period is generally 3 months lifting no more than 8-10 pounds.
No Bending, Lifting, Twisting (So you get a vacation from housework)
Everybodies recovery is different. Usually 3-4 days in the hospital unless the are doing a minimally invasive then it would be less.
You will need someone to help you probably 1st week or go to a skilled nursing facility.
If I remember right my wife used a walker for a couple days.
2-4 weeks and off narcotics for driving
I was told about 3 weeks before I could even go back to work and bark orders.

I have the same issue about standing, its pretty typical nerve pain from Stenosis. One you stand the weight compresses down on the nerve root. A chair with wheels is my friend.