I will add...please remember that my surgery was only one level. Nothing compared to the larger option the neuro gave you.

I also need to add that my husband's pain was alot like yours and after some injections, but mostly decompression therapy, he was fine. He said the decompression was amazing and had alot of strength back after only two sessions with great pain relief. Have you tried decompression?

As you're seeing, outcomes are varied and very situation specific.