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  • Anne in York's surgery

    This is Anne's husband, Brian, and I hope I'm doing this correctly.
    Anne's surgery was today (Tuesday). She's stable, but there was significant blood loss as she required 8 pints. Due to the blood loss, Dr. Lonner needed to shorten the surgery somewhat (if you call 8 hours "short") so he couldn't do everything he had hoped. There is significant curve correction though, and we'll see where we go once we figure out the cause of the blood loss. Anne wasn't taking any blood thinning medication or Vitamin E and when she donated blood in the past she would occasionally have trouble because her blood clotted too much. Baffling..........
    You folks have been very inspirational and encouraging to Anne and when she's able you'll be the first contacts.
    I'll try to respond but if you don't hear anything don't hesitate to contact me at golfnband@comcast.net
    Thanks again.


    Anne in PA
    Age 58
    Diagnosed at age 14, untreated, no problem until age 50
    T4 to sacrum fusion
    63 thoracic now 35, 92 lumbar now 53
    Dr. Baron Lonner, 2/2/10
    Am pain-free, balanced, happy & an inch taller !

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    Thanks for giving that info for all of us. So happy to hear she got significant correction. I hope they figure out the blood loss situation. I know I was given 6 units during my 10 hour surgery--just reread the surgery notes-- and 4 more units a few days later, so it certainly happens. Interesting about her donations previously because I gave blood once, passed out, and was really sick for 24 hours. They told me never to donate again. Continued good thoughts and prayers for you and Anne for a good recovery. Janet
    Janet

    61 years old--57 for surgery

    Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
    Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
    Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
    Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
    T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

    All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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    • #3
      Good luck to you and Anne. Congrats on the significant correction. Not to worry about the blood loss issue - they will take good care of that I'm sure. Please feel free to contact us if we can do anything for you or her. And, as soon as you can, please tell her she is in our thoughts.
      Rita Thompson
      Age 46
      Milwaukee Brace wearer for 3 years in childhood
      Surgery Mar 1st - 95 degree thoracic curve
      Surgery by Dr. Lenke, St. Louis, MO
      Post-surgery curve 25-30 degree

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      • #4
        Brian, Send best wishes to Anne. Glad it is behind her. I'll be seeing Dr. Lonner. Now she just has to concentrate on healing. All the best, Joy

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        • #5
          Thank you Brian!

          I also needed 6 units of blood, four on the day, another couple I think 1-2 days later. Glad to hear he achieved a good correction. Do you know what it was he was unable to get done before he closed?

          I hope Anne recovers well. The best of luck to you both.
          Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
          Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
          T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
          Osteotomies and Laminectomies
          Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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          • #6
            Great Anne...you will be OK...whatever is needed next will happen...just so gald you came out of OR & are starting healing process...Brian please tell her we kept her in our thoughts & prayers all day...& will continue to do so!

            hope she feels better each day.....thanks for letting us know, Brian
            i'll be seeing Dr Lonner soon...

            jess

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            • #7
              Thanks for the info, Brian. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. This is the tough part, but it does get better with time. Many of us have been through this, and know what you both are going through. You will see a lot of progress in the next few weeks, so just take it one day at a time. She will need your encouragement and support, both physically and mentally. Don't forget to take care of yourself too. Gentle hugs...
              Last edited by Susie*Bee; 02-03-2010, 05:31 AM.
              71 and plugging along... but having some problems
              2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
              5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
              Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago

              Corrected to 15°
              CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
              10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

              Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of me

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              • #8
                Originally posted by RitaR View Post
                Good luck to you and Anne. Congrats on the significant correction. Not to worry about the blood loss issue - they will take good care of that I'm sure. Please feel free to contact us if we can do anything for you or her. And, as soon as you can, please tell her she is in our thoughts.
                Thanks. I'll try to keep everyone updated.
                Brian


                Anne in PA
                Age 58
                Diagnosed at age 14, untreated, no problem until age 50
                T4 to sacrum fusion
                63 thoracic now 35, 92 lumbar now 53
                Dr. Baron Lonner, 2/2/10
                Am pain-free, balanced, happy & an inch taller !

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Susie*Bee View Post
                  Thanks for the info, Brian. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. This is the tough part, but it does get better with time. Many of us have been through this, and know what you both are going through. You will see a lot of progress in the next few weeks, so just take it one day at a time. She will need your encouragement and support, both physically and mentally. Don't forget to take care of yourself too. Gentle hugs...
                  Thanks a lot. We'll try to keep in touch.
                  Brian


                  Anne in PA
                  Age 58
                  Diagnosed at age 14, untreated, no problem until age 50
                  T4 to sacrum fusion
                  63 thoracic now 35, 92 lumbar now 53
                  Dr. Baron Lonner, 2/2/10
                  Am pain-free, balanced, happy & an inch taller !

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Doodles View Post
                    Thanks for giving that info for all of us. So happy to hear she got significant correction. I hope they figure out the blood loss situation. I know I was given 6 units during my 10 hour surgery--just reread the surgery notes-- and 4 more units a few days later, so it certainly happens. Interesting about her donations previously because I gave blood once, passed out, and was really sick for 24 hours. They told me never to donate again. Continued good thoughts and prayers for you and Anne for a good recovery. Janet
                    Thanks a lot. That's reassuring. We'll try to keep everyone updated.
                    Brian


                    Anne in PA
                    Age 58
                    Diagnosed at age 14, untreated, no problem until age 50
                    T4 to sacrum fusion
                    63 thoracic now 35, 92 lumbar now 53
                    Dr. Baron Lonner, 2/2/10
                    Am pain-free, balanced, happy & an inch taller !

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by JenniferG View Post
                      Thank you Brian!

                      I also needed 6 units of blood, four on the day, another couple I think 1-2 days later. Glad to hear he achieved a good correction. Do you know what it was he was unable to get done before he closed?

                      I hope Anne recovers well. The best of luck to you both.
                      Thanks for the info. Not exactly sure what Dr. Lonner was able to get done. I'll try to find out today.

                      Brian


                      Anne in PA
                      Age 58
                      Diagnosed at age 14, untreated, no problem until age 50
                      T4 to sacrum fusion
                      63 thoracic now 35, 92 lumbar now 53
                      Dr. Baron Lonner, 2/2/10
                      Am pain-free, balanced, happy & an inch taller !

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by jrnyc View Post
                        Great Anne...you will be OK...whatever is needed next will happen...just so gald you came out of OR & are starting healing process...Brian please tell her we kept her in our thoughts & prayers all day...& will continue to do so!

                        hope she feels better each day.....thanks for letting us know, Brian
                        i'll be seeing Dr Lonner soon...

                        jess
                        Thanks a lot. We'll see what today brings.
                        Brian


                        Anne in PA
                        Age 58
                        Diagnosed at age 14, untreated, no problem until age 50
                        T4 to sacrum fusion
                        63 thoracic now 35, 92 lumbar now 53
                        Dr. Baron Lonner, 2/2/10
                        Am pain-free, balanced, happy & an inch taller !

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by joyfull View Post
                          Brian, Send best wishes to Anne. Glad it is behind her. I'll be seeing Dr. Lonner. Now she just has to concentrate on healing. All the best, Joy
                          Thanks. I'll keep you updated.
                          Brian


                          Anne in PA
                          Age 58
                          Diagnosed at age 14, untreated, no problem until age 50
                          T4 to sacrum fusion
                          63 thoracic now 35, 92 lumbar now 53
                          Dr. Baron Lonner, 2/2/10
                          Am pain-free, balanced, happy & an inch taller !

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                          • #14
                            Brian,

                            thank you so much for the update. I know how nervous Anne was--we've all been there. Give her a gentle little hug from me.
                            __________________________________________
                            Debbe - 50 yrs old

                            Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
                            Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

                            Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
                            Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
                            Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

                            Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
                            Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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                            • #15
                              Brian,

                              It has always made me smile when a husband or boyfriend takes the time to get on here and update the rest of us.

                              Hope she gets home soon, and all is well.

                              Best Wishes for Anne and you,
                              Shari

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