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    Hi Everyone

    I'm doing well - drugged up so it's hard to type. I stood up and sat down in a chair and had a little wash.

    Surgery was ten hours with minimal bleeding, the doc' estimated approx. 35 to 35 degree lumbar compared to what it was which was 85. So pretty happy with that. Will write more when I can - any news on Laura and Melissa?
    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.

  • #2
    Lynette - so great to hear from you and to see you are doing good. I'm so happy you are on the road to recovery. I know it must be hard, but you are on the other side now. I can't wait to say the same thing. You did it!
    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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    • #3
      Congrats Lynette on making it over to the other side. Laura is doing as well as can be expected. I have not heard from her sister today, but expect an e-mail from her any minute today and I will pass along at that point.
      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
        congratulations, Lynette...prayers and thoughts for your full recovery!

        jess

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        • #5
          Great news!

          Lynette,
          I am in awe that you were able to post your update yourself and your sentences made sense and you spelled everything correct! Amaxing! I can’t always do that in an undrugged state. I'm so relieved to hear you are doing well. Just take everything one day at a time. You are now in the PRESENT! It sounds like you got a wonderful correction. So much to be grateful for!

          You are such a sweet caring person to ask about Laura and Melissa. I was so focused on myself after my surgery I was barely able to ask how my own kids were doing. The only update on Laura is the one RitaR mentioned. Hopefully she will hear from Laura's sister soon. Melissa’s sister posted on Thursday that Melissa was sitting up in bed watching TV between pushing her pain button. As far as I can tell that’s the most recent info on them.

          When you feel up to it, give us another update. You are still in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.
          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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          • #6
            Wonderful!!

            Lynette, It is great to hear from you,I was getting a little concerned . I am so glad to hear that all went well and that you are on the other side now.
            Continue to take care of yourself

            May God continue to bless you with his healing powers and strength

            Melissa

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            • #7
              Great to hear from you, Lynette. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. Take it one day at a time and let yourself be pampered.


              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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              • #8
                Happy Healing!

                I am so glad you made it through Lynette...focus on getting through these next few days. These are the hardest. You sound like you are doing well. God Bless!
                May 2008 Fusion T4 - S1, Pre-op Curves T45, L70 (age 48). Unsuccessful surgery.

                March 18, 2010 (age 50). Revision with L3 Osteotomy, Replacement of hardware T11 - S1 , addition of bilateral pelvic fixation. Correction of sagittal imbalance and kyphosis.

                January 24, 2012 (age 52) Revision to repair pseudoarthrosis and 2 broken rods at L3/L4.

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                • #9
                  Hi Lynette-

                  So glad to hear from you!! You made it! You should be so proud of yourself. The toughest part is over! You are an inspiration to myself and others who are getting surgery in the near future.

                  Take care,
                  JenM
                  Surgery date: June 8, 2010 with Dr. Boachie
                  Thoracic curve: 55 degrees, corrected to 25 degrees
                  Lumbar curve: 58 degrees, corrected to 27 degrees
                  Posterior-only surgery, Levels T3-L3
                  31 year old mother of 2 young kids

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                  • #10
                    Good job Lynette! I'm so happy to hear that you made out ok!! Keep up the good work.
                    __________________________________________
                    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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                    • #11
                      Lynette-
                      Congratulations on getting to this side successfully! It might not feel like it for a while but it will get better. Here's to a steady and 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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                      • #12
                        Congratulations Lynnette! Has it sunk in yet, that it's finally OVER??!! You sound great and I hope the next couple of weeks goes as swiftly and as comfortably as possible.

                        Gee, ten hours. And minimal blood loss? That's great, Lynnette, you're doing well.
                        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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                        • #13
                          Hang in there Lynette....

                          At times, things might seem hard, but it will soon be over.....

                          Keep the racing in the hallway down to a minimum right now. It’s the wheelchair racers, coming around the bend that’s scary! And watch out, they will cut you off!

                          Ed
                          49 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=1228779258

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                          • #14
                            Lynette, I'm so happy for you. You actually did it! Now your little boys will have a mom in better shape! Best wishes, Joy

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                            • #15
                              Wow! It's GREAT to hear from you! I can't believe your typing is legible either! I was quite surprized to hear your surgery lasted 10 hours, wow. I'm glad you had minimal blood loss and hope this contributes to a quick recovery. One less thing your body has to recover from. I hope to hear from you soon. You are such a sweet person to be so concerned about others right now. You know many are with you in thoughts and prayers! Hang in there.
                              Take Care!
                              ((((HUGS))))
                              Be happy!
                              We don't know what tomorrow brings,
                              but we are alive today!

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