Laminotomy

I did but it only helped for four months now I need fusion and laminectomy I was told.

Sorry to hear that. Fusions are not my favorite. I was hoping for a longer-term relief. But I guess 4 months is still something 🤔

Everyone's case is different ! It may help you long term. How old are you and do you have osteoporosis ?

In 2023, I had an Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator placed in the spine. A laminectomy was also performed.
In 2025, the SCS was removed for reasons. Interesting, the pain associated along the spine left side appeared to disappeared. The test is sitting for a duration of time, and we returned from Europe in May, where the lower spine didn't flare up, where I would take tramadol in the past, to keep the pain at bay.
I asked the GP about the absence of pain and the benefit of the laminectomy. He agreed that possibly the laminectomy could had severed the nerve, to allow relief.

This is great!!! So glad to hear of such a positive outcome from your surgery. I don't ;have problems sitting, it's walking that the left side flares up. Was the recovery time for you surgery in 2023 long? BRAVO! It's good to hear you were able to keep traveling. We also like to travel, but this pain has cut that out now.

Yes, you are right, everyone's case is different, I sometimes forget that when I am reaching out for answers... I'm over 70 and have osteoarthritis

The 2023 recovery from the spinal cord stimulator implant was eight weeks.
No lifting or bending.
Plenty of walking. You begin a five day trial to see if you are a candidate. I thought it would work, and had many programs from the rep revised, but it wasn’t my thing. When the SCS was removed, recover y was possibly a week.
Good luck to you. Try the trial and see if it will beneficial to you.