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    TexEx (Melissa), Radiogirl (Laura) and LynetteG

    I can't seem to dive into work today because I'm thinking of you three. You are all 3 in my heart and prayers and I know without a doubt you will all arrive on the other side so much happier and painfree! Melissa and Laura, I'll be checking back constantly today for updates to see how you are doing.

    Lynette, the same goes for you tomorrow. Take a deep breath of the calming ocean air and let it flow through you. In my opinion, you are doing a fantastic thing for yourself by going to a quiet tranquil place. Take advantage of the time and use it for yourself. Your kids will be absolutely fine. You know they are in great hands and will be taken care of so (as much as any mom can), let go of that stress. Focus on you for a change. I believe if you go into surgery as stress-free as possible, it will positively affect your recovery. Use the hypnosis skills you have to help yourself this time. The surgery and recovery are a very small price to pay for being able to enjoy, truly enjoy doing things with your kids. It's a speedbump in the parking lot of life! I'm sorry to go on and on but I remember the day before my surgery and I wish I had been as smart as you and taken that time to mentally prepare myself instead of doing laundry and making sure the kitchen was clean.

    Ok, I'm going to try to concentrate now. Looking forward to hearing from all 3 of you!
    Becky
    51 years old
    Married 28 years
    3 kids ages 23, 21 and 17
    Fused T-10 through L-5 June, 2008
    Developed junctional kyphosis, flat-back and sagittal imbalance
    Revision Surgery June 27, 2011
    Fused T-4 thru S-1 with pelvic anchor screws
    Take 2 revision October 15, 2013 to locate source of continued pain
    Pseudoarthrosis at L-3, 2 screws removed
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    Becky - thank you so much - wonderful advice and boy do I appreciate it. I feel amazingly calm right now, God knows how I'll feel when I say cheerio to my kids in a couple of hours, but hopefully the calm will stay with me. I'm in acceptance mode right now, letting everything be the way it is meant to be, my life plan being what it is meant to be. So I really feel positive today, and know that I will be so much better off afterward, once I'm over the recovery stage.

    I'll check in again tonight on my Iphone probably - and then after surgery I'll have my Iphone at the hospital to check in with everyone.

    Thanks again,

    Love Lynette.
    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.

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    • #3
      Good luck girls! I'll be thinking about you all tomarrow as well.
      Janet
      PS: I love the analogy. "speedbump in the parking lot of life"
      36 year young cardiac RN
      old curve C 29, T 70, L 50
      new curve C 7, T 23, L 20
      Surgery June 11, UCH, Dr. Cronen T2-L5, posterior
      Revision December 20 L5-S1 with pelvic fixation
      and Osteotomy to L3 at Tampa General Hospital

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      • #4
        Becky -- Thanks for starting this thread. I was thinking about the three of them this morning too. Praying for them, their doctors and their families. Looking forward to hearing from all of them telling us how well everything is going.
        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 outcome

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        • #5
          I ditto what Becky shared. I thought of you all so much today. Prayers are with all 3 of you. I can't wait to hear your good news later this week.
          Best wishes to you all! Shari
          Shari - 55 years old
          Pre-Surgery 62 degree thorasic curve with shifting.
          Post op 13 degree curve.
          Successful surgery 4/15/10, T3-L2 fused.
          2nd surgery to reopen incision 10" to diagnose infection, 5/18/10
          Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI - the late Dr. Harry Herkowitz
          www.scoliosisthejourney.com

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          • #6
            Lynette, that is exactly what I felt the day before and day of surgery.
            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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            • #7
              TexEx on the mend!!

              Hi everyone,

              I am Melissa's sister. Just wanted you to know that her surgery went well. She was awake and watching TV( in between hitting the pain control button). She was very thrilled with all of your good wishes. I will keep you informed on her progress until she can get to a computer.

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              • #8
                Wonderful News!

                Thank you so much for letting us know! Please let her know she's in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated!
                Last edited by allycat; 04-01-2010, 08:59 AM. Reason: I obviously can't spell
                Becky
                51 years old
                Married 28 years
                3 kids ages 23, 21 and 17
                Fused T-10 through L-5 June, 2008
                Developed junctional kyphosis, flat-back and sagittal imbalance
                Revision Surgery June 27, 2011
                Fused T-4 thru S-1 with pelvic anchor screws
                Take 2 revision October 15, 2013 to locate source of continued pain
                Pseudoarthrosis at L-3, 2 screws removed

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                • #9
                  Thanks for the update on Melissa. She has been in my thoughts and prayers.
                  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 outcome

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                  • #10
                    So great to hear that 2 of the 3 are resting well on "the other side", and I will be thinking and praying for you two and for Lynette today, her day of days!

                    Can't wait to hear more!!!!!

                    Amy
                    Amy
                    58 yrs old, diagnosed at 31, never braced
                    Measured T-64, L-65 in 2009
                    Measured T-57, L-56 in 2010, different doc
                    2 lumbar levels spondylolisthesis
                    Exercising to correct

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                    • #11
                      Excellent news on Melissa, thank you for posting an update. So glad to see that Laura and Melissa are doing good. Will anxiously wait to see Lynette become an "other sider" today. Blessings to you all!! Shari B.
                      Shari - 55 years old
                      Pre-Surgery 62 degree thorasic curve with shifting.
                      Post op 13 degree curve.
                      Successful surgery 4/15/10, T3-L2 fused.
                      2nd surgery to reopen incision 10" to diagnose infection, 5/18/10
                      Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI - the late Dr. Harry Herkowitz
                      www.scoliosisthejourney.com

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                      • #12
                        Hi Melissa's sister -

                        Thanks for the update...Melissa was in many people's thoughts yesterday.

                        Already watching TV - astonishing! Give her hugs from us please!
                        Julie - 51 yrs old

                        Dx'd 1973 - 43* thoracic curve / rotation
                        Wore Milwaukee brace 1973 - 1979
                        Pre-surgery: 63* thoracic / 52* lumbar curves

                        Surgeries: P - March 16, 2009 - Fused T3-S2 with pelvic fixation
                        A -April 14, 2009 - Fused L5-S1
                        Achieved +70% Correction
                        Dr. Khaled Kebaish, (and team) Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore

                        Standing x-ray
                        New Spine 03/19/2009
                        New Spine Lateral 03/19/2009

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                        • #13
                          Wow--that's great--especially if she can already watch tv! Prayers for a speedy 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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                          • #14
                            Thanks Melissa's sister! Very glad to hear of Melissa's successful surgery. Great news!
                            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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