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I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis some years ago. My GP sent me to an orthopedic surgeon who had xrays and either catscan or MRI, I can't remember which, then to a neurosurgeon who said it wasn't bad enough to operate. The success of the operation is about 50% and the criterion of success is that there is no more pain after than before - they don't like to operate until you can't walk.I have been told this not only by these doctors but doctor friends who checked into the subject for me. The relief is pain-killers, which eventually gave me a bleeding ulcer. I know I'm not sounding very optimistic, but I find if I can get my weight down the pain goes down. Bob Anibal CG for Cecily 78/20