Last night I sang in the first of 3 choral concerts I have this weekend. Choral singing is my passion, and I cannot tell you the joy I experienced in being able to stand for the better part of 2 hours without pain. It is so freeing both mentally and physically to know that pain is gone, and I can focus on the positive things in life. People tell me I look different, that my face even looks different and I think it's because that chronic pain/"my God-what-am-I-going-to-do about-my back" syndrome which has ruled my life for so many years is gone. Of course I still have some healing aches and pains and won't know for another month if the parts missing hardware are fusing yet, but I feel like I have been given a new lease on life!
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That's great!! You're having one of those ultra-fast recoveries people are talking about...! I'm happy for you!Chris
A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
Post-op curve: 12 degrees
Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York
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How exciting. Glad you're doing so well!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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Originally posted by ADMoul View PostLast night I sang in the first of 3 choral concerts I have this weekend. Choral singing is my passion, and I cannot tell you the joy I experienced in being able to stand for the better part of 2 hours without pain. It is so freeing both mentally and physically to know that pain is gone, and I can focus on the positive things in life. People tell me I look different, that my face even looks different and I think it's because that chronic pain/"my God-what-am-I-going-to-do about-my back" syndrome which has ruled my life for so many years is gone. Of course I still have some healing aches and pains and won't know for another month if the parts missing hardware are fusing yet, but I feel like I have been given a new lease on life!Lori in PA, 52 yrs. old
T54/L72
Surgery 6/7/11, T3-S1, all posterior, with pelvic anchors
Gained 2 inches!
Dr. Boachie, HSS, NYC
12/10/13 Hardware Removal for infection
Lost 2", gained PJK!
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Anne...so happy for you! i know you've been through alot!
Lorz...i have been a patient of Dr Lonner for over 5 years while he has followed my curves...just this month he offered to do minimal invasive lumbar for me...something not offered to me just a year ago! i expect to go thru with the surgery within 12 months...i have things to attend to before that, including gaining some weight, as i am down to 94.5 pounds on his scale, from lack of appetite due to pain meds! my discs are really really bad...but he thinks he can fix all of it with fusion as well as a couple of osteotomies and lamenectomies!
i trust him completely, though, and he is the only doctor i am interested in having...
i didnt see anything in your post about where your curve(s) is/are...do you want to say where you think you will need fusion...? have you tried pain management..?
best regards
jess
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Anne,
I have not yet had surgery but am familiar with those moments of realizing that you are in a new place, a terrific place, after some mind-wrenching decisions had to be made.
Great to hear, way to go!
AmyAmy
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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Anne--
That is a great story. Very happy for you & wish you 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.
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Anne, congrats and hugs to you, so happy for you, I really am. As Janet said on another thread, there are just so many happy positive stories on here today all such a pleasure to read,
Bless you
Lorraine.Operated on in 1966, harrington rods inserted from T4 to L3, here in Australia. Fusion of the said vertebrae as well. Problems for the last 14 years with pain.
Something I feel deeply,"Life is like money,you can spend it anyway you wish, but can only spend it once.
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YEAH Anne!! I am so glad things turned out so well for you.__________________________________________
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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Anne
Isn't it nice to have the balloon pop? That balloon of tension.
I'm happy for you. It only gets better and better.
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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Anne, I am so very happy for you! I am in your same place right now, looking forward to all the things I can do now that my back is better...Isn't it such a great feeling?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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It was worth it
Hi Anne, Congrats from me also. I remember singing in a concert the Easter after my surgery and found I could sing a whole step higher! One of the unexpected pleasures. Did you find that with your voice as well?
Dianeant./post. fusion Jan. '06
T3- sacrum
dbl.curve, T47,L43
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