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Hi Guys, I am leaving tomorrow night flying into St. Louis to be at my 7am preop appt at Lenke's. I have a fear that I am forgetting things to ask him....any pointers??? I have a list like, when to stop my b/c pills and supplements, will I have PT after...but I know I'm forgetting something! Any last minute pre-op advice guys???? I'm going to look up RitaR..she has her pre-op on the same day!
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Laura
62 degrees
49 yrs. young
Surgery 3/31/10 with Lenke
Before and After pics
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Ooops! I just saw Lynettes thread that basically talks about this subject...I'll just tag along on that one!
Laura
62 degrees
49 yrs. young
Surgery 3/31/10 with Lenke
Before and After pics
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Hi Laura...
Dr. Lenke's nurse will spend a lot of time with you at your preop appointment, and will go over all of the medications you take.
Good luck!
Regards,
LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixationComment
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Laura,Rita
They more than likely will have standard scoli surgery instructions printed out.
Be sure to ask and get Dr Lenke's nurses e-mail address. Im sure they will be more than happy to answer any questions via e-mail for you.
There will be something you will forget to ask. They will understand that.
Ed49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
Pre surgery curves T70,L70
ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258Comment
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Good luck Laura - looking forward to hearing your news and answers to your questions I'll be thinking about you!!
Lynette - 44 years old.
Pre-surgery thoracic 55 degrees
Pre-surgery lumbar 85 degrees
Post-surgery thoracic 19 degrees
Post-surgery lumbar 27 degrees
Surgery April 1st 2010.
Posterior spinal fusion from T9 to sacrum.
Dr. Cronen at University Community Hospital - Tampa, FL.Comment
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good luck Laura!!
DeeDee - Mother of two daughters, both with scoliosis KateScoliKid (16yo) 52* Lumbar curve
Fusion Surgery 2/9/10 T-11->L-3 @CHKD Norfolk VA
Jes (20yo) T 3 -> L 3 w/ KyphosisComment
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For both of you Kelly, Dr. Lenke's nurse, is good at answering questions by e-mail. I've sent many. Hoping all goes well! JanetJanet
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.Comment
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St Louis lodging
Hi Laura,
I'm not sure if you are staying in a hotel there--We are headed to St Louis Shriners in May for VBS with Dr Luhmann. I learned that the St Louis Hilton Frontenac, which looks quite nice, has a patient discount rate of ~ $55/night. I believe this is in proximity to the area hospitals.
Good luck, and safe travels,Gayle, age 50
Oct 2010 fusion T8-sacrum w/ pelvic fixation
Feb 2012 lumbar revision for broken rods @ L2-3-4
Sept 2015 major lumbar A/P revision for broken rods @ L5-S1
mom of Leah, 15 y/o, Diagnosed '08 with 26* T JIS (age 6)
2010 VBS Dr Luhmann Shriners St Louis
2017 curves stable/skeletely mature
also mom of Torrey, 12 y/o son, 16* T, stableComment
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Frontenac is not exactly in the backyard of downtown St. Louis, nor of Barnes. . .but, it's a pretty direct shot (just avoid rush hour!) and Frontenac is a very nice suburb. Great rate!!Originally posted by leahdragonfly View Post
I grew up there.Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011Comment
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Originally posted by leahdragonfly View Post
Man you really got my hopes up about that price!...Ill be in St. Louis seeing Dr. Bridwell next week for 3 days. I just called that hotel, and that is the price for the shriners hospital.Its $119 per nite for Barnes-Jewish hospital...Pre-surgery- 80°+ thoracic/ 60°+ lumbar
Still unsure of post-op numbers
37 yrs. old, 6'7" ish
Scoli picsComment
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Thoughts and prayers are with you Laura. Will look forward to hearing how it goes.Glenda
Age 66 Georgia (63 at time of surgery)
Bi-lateral laminectomy 2006
Kyphoscoliosis, approx 38* lumbar scoliosis, stenosis, disk herniations, lower back and hip pain, w/radiating pain, stinging and numbness in legs.
A/P fusion (T10-S2) 5/17/10 and 5/20/10
Dr Yoon, Emory Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Pleased with outcomeComment
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How far is Hilton frontenac from Barnes Jewish? Does anyone know?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 degreeComment
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With parking and getting into the building and figuring out where you need to go (the place is huge!). . .give yourself 45 mins, just to be on the safe side. Since you have to be there at 7, I wouldn't think that traffic will be a problem, so your travel time will be around 15 minutes.Originally posted by RitaR View Post
Your hotel is on Lindberg, and is quite close to 64, known until a year or so ago as "Hwy 40" - lots of us will never adapt to the name change, so if people say 40, they mean 64 - and Barnes is just off the Kingshighway exit.
Safe travel!Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011Comment
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Thanks mgs. Appreciate the info. I found it on Google maps.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 degreeComment
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