I would not run period. The epidural reduced the swelling that inhibits the nerve, but also masks the pain. You running can be devastating to the disk and nerves

It s not worth it. Swimming and...

I had l5/s1 and l4/l5 laminectomys done about 7 years apart. I dont know what the raidoscopy thing is but i can tell you i was skiing after 6 weeks, and had a hard charging heli trip in AK 8 weeks...