I had a similar Laminectomy in August, 2010. I was told by the Neurosurgeon that although the compression around my spine had been resolved, I should go directly to a Pain Clinic. I resulted in my spine deteriorating caused by Osteoarthritis. Now I am scheduled for a lumbar Rhizotomy. Some of you have had them for a while now. Maybe repeated. Could you tell me if your quality of life has changed as a result of your rhizotomies and if your activities have increased??