Hi all I'm 2&1/2 weeks decompression suregey and also i have a sister that has had the same surgery. If not for her I would never have had the mri to get the proper daignoses. Both of us had difficulties getting the doagnosees and had separte neurologist refer for mri. I am very hopeful for some relief. When i came round after almost 8 hours of surgery i could't believe i didn't have a cone hear. i had felt that for sooo mnay years. Any advice on on the pace of returning to activities?