Four month update following my L3L5 lumbar fusion and laminectomy at two levels. My symptoms continue to fluctuate but overall I feel that I’m better. I still have some numbness and tingling, especially in my right lower leg and foot. But I’ve increased my walking and average around four miles a day with a high of seven miles.

I’m able to bend much easier and I continue to walk with normal shoes as opposed to wearing crocs which is all I could wear before. I also started PT to strengthen my core. Besides walking I’m doing my elliptical runner and recumbent bike at home, as well as swimming some laps in the pool. It does seem like my symptoms get worse worse if I sit too long so the key is to stay moving!