When I do my walks around my neighborhood I always take my walker with me as it gives me confidence in case of falling etc. Is that what all of you do in the first few weeks when you walk - take your walker?
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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.Tags: None
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I used ski poles.
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=1228779258
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Hi Lynette...I haven't used my walker since the day after I came home from the hospital...I didn't feel like I needed it and felt balanced enough. I just took it really slow the first few days walking around the neighborhood to the point at which my wife was harassing me as I wouldn't look up, I just stared at the ground while walking as I was afraid I'd fall. At this point (5 weeks post op) I hardly think about it any more, just walk close to normal...but still a little stiff! :-)
RichPre-Surgery Lumbar 65 degrees
A/P Fusion T10-Pelvis by Dr. Christopher Good
Virginia Spine Institute, Reston, VA 3/17/10, 3/18/10
Post-Surgery Lumbar 19 degrees, and 2" in height
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Hey Lynette - They took my walker away from me the day after surgery too. But I am fortunate that my husband watches over me closely. I will not walk outside without some right next to me. I am going to venture into this, this weekend. Around the house I move slow and stay near things I can grab if needed. I am pretty steady though.
Be careful and don't be tearing up the pavement. slow it goes!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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Thanks everyone.
Ed - you crack me up - ski poles eh? Perhaps I should try that out
Seriously, maybe I'll try walking round the block without my walker - I feel scared about doing that though, the walker makes me feel safe now as I'm so used to using it!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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Yes, Lynette....Ski poles in Florida. Definitely.
You could attach little palm trees!
Sounds like you might feel secure with some kind of transitional hand-held item like a ski pole or walking stick, or cane. Has to be a fun one though. I remember having a conversation about a year ago with a woman who had the surgery and used a cane for awhile, even just to let the world know she was a bit delicate.
Nice to think of you and the other musketeers venturing out into the world again, one small step at a time.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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I used my walker at home for a few weeks, probably a couple I'd say. Then, I'd gradually go without it in the house and before I knew it I was forgetting to take it with me outside of the house. But, it takes a little bit of time and confidence to get to that point. You'll know when you're ready.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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Hi Lynette! One of the musketeers here!!! Can you walk with hunching over??? I can't! I look like a 90yr old because I can't straighten up! My muscles are soooooo tight and it really hurts and is nearly impossible to stand straight. I walk every day on my treadmill - not too far/long...only about 15 minutes. Should I be increasing that do you think??? Glad to hear you are up and about. I am going to PM you on some other stuff.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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Laura will write tonight I'm on my way out with kids.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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Another moment of mourning that I don't have a spouse or partner...Not the one I used to have, mind you, but a sane one!
But OTOH I have a good treadmill, and that might be almost as good when it comes to practicing walking after the surgery.Not all diagnosed (still having tests and consults) but so far:
Ehler-Danlos (hyper-mobility) syndrome, 69 - somehow,
main curve L Cobb 60, compensating T curve ~ 30
Flat back, marked lumbar kyphosis (grade?) Spondilolisthesis - everyone gives this a different grade too. Cervical stenosis op'd 3-07, minimally invasive
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Hi Lynnette,
I'm a firm believer in doing what is best for you, what makes you feel safe and comfortable. You don't need additional worries, you need to heal.
Only you know how you feel. We all heal differently, don't compare your situation to any of ours, we're here to share.
Lots of Love and blessings to you,
Shari
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RadiogirlCan you walk with hunching over??? I can't! I look like a 90yr old because I can't straighten up!
I thought the problems with dressing and what not came from being unable to bend.Not all diagnosed (still having tests and consults) but so far:
Ehler-Danlos (hyper-mobility) syndrome, 69 - somehow,
main curve L Cobb 60, compensating T curve ~ 30
Flat back, marked lumbar kyphosis (grade?) Spondilolisthesis - everyone gives this a different grade too. Cervical stenosis op'd 3-07, minimally invasive
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I didn't understand this post either. I hope Radiogirl will expand on it.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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