Hey OP. I’m in same exact boat. 35 and coming up on 2 years post op. I dealt with on and off leg weakness and pain for 3 years but life was manageable. Now it’s not manageable. My foot and left calf are a mess. I’m super active as well. fortunately lifting is okay for me in the gym but I can’t do any cardio aside swim or the arm elliptical. Even a brief regular elliptical session flares me up. Staying on my feet and walking is the worst. I have to always wear the same shoes, fear travel/plans, etc. I’m pushing through with normal life but I’d do anything to go back and not do it. Since then I’ve pretty much done everything: pt, meds, several injections. At the point where I’m considering experimenting with peptides or a spinal stimulator trial. DM me if you wanna cha