Transferred to a regular room (Yay!), walked about 40 ft., still in pain, waiting for lab results re: surgical blood loss. Will keep you posted.
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dear Anne
thoughts & prayers go out to you...so sorry that you had this unexpected kink in the works with the bleeding...hope the doctors can figure out the answers so whatever is needed is done...the sooner the answers, the sooner the fix...
best wishes to you..hope you can find a comfortable position to rest in! hope the regular room helps you sleep better!
jess
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You've done well, Anne. Keep up the walking and your strength will return a little every day. I hope they can make you more comfy pain-wise, with some tinkering with your meds. Take care.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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Congrats Anne on making the transition to the other side. I'm jealous (I think)...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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WOW Anne! You're posting already at day 3? Just like the kids, huh??? Good for you girl!Laura
62 degrees
49 yrs. young
Surgery 3/31/10 with Lenke
Before and After pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13749126@N06/
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Hi Anne, sounds like you're doing really well, best wishes for the continuance of smooth recovery.Vali
44 years young! now 45
Surgery - June 1st, 2009
Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
Post -op - 5 degrees
T11 - S1 Posterior
L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior Fusion
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It's good to hear from you Anne. Keep getting better. ((Hugs))__________________________________________
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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I've heard a lot about this bleeding problem from numerous people. Is this pretty much true with any kind of scoliosis surgery? Just curious.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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Originally posted by RitaR View PostI've heard a lot about this bleeding problem from numerous people. Is this pretty much true with any kind of scoliosis surgery? Just curious.__________________________________________
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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I had a transfusion after the first surgery and it scared the hell out of me. I have never needed blood before. Maybe it is fairly common in these type of huge procedures.
avis1987 Lumbar Laminectomy (forget which levels)
2005 A/P fusion, L2 - L5, 2/2005
2009 2 Posterior fusions, T6 - Pelvis, 2/10 & 2/18,
Dr. Frank Rand, NEBH
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I think the only match I've found so far is my Dad, which is fine. But, I kinda wish it was going to be my husband. We don't know what type he is yet. He has to go to the hosp lab to get tested and then we'll know. Although my Dad is excited to let it be him... Ha!
Jimbo, you are a true inspiration to me. I can't even imagine how much better it must feel to at least be on the other side and to know that maybe you will be painfree some day. Whereas me, I know tomorrow is going to be just as painful as today or maybe even more so if it's a bad day. Ugh! I'm tryinng to keep a stiff upper lip about this, but I have to say I'm getting really tired of being in all this pain. The muscle spasms!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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I had lost a lot of blood during both surgeries..The first surgery they gave me 6 units of blood.. but on my last surgery they some how gave me my own blood back like recycled it..anyone heard of that?! My doc told me that if you have soft bones you tend to bleed more than normal. So the older you are the softer you bones are..but with my condition I have soft bones as well so I guess that is why i had to get 6 units of blood.
27 year old female
Upper Curve 110 degrees
Lower Curve 90 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Wood at MGH 1/11/10 && 1/14/10
Fused T2-Pelvis
Back looks amazing and no more Hump! ^_^
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RitaR - How old are you? If you are of child bearing age and want to have babies, your husband should not give blood to you. Antigen/antibody reactions can destroy a developing fetus. If you are past child bearing age, it won't hurt you. Also, your Dad can probably give a double red cell unit if his weight is above 150 lbs, (I think that is the weight limit).
Meg - During these surgeries they use a blood recovery system that suctions the blood and cleanses it so that they can give it back to you.
I received six pints of bank blood and two pints recovered from surgery.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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