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    I've checked back a few pages and can't find anything. She must be three weeks post-op by now?
    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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    Good question, Jennifer. I've been wondering too. Haven't really heard since very early on, I think. 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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    • #3
      I've been checking regularly too and wondered the same thing. I hope she is doing great and can let us know soon how she's doing!
      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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      • #4
        I've been wondering too. Thanks for bringing it up Jennifer. I do hope she is doing 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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        • #5
          Her surgery was on May 4th. Its been 10 days.....

          Im sure we will hear from Melissa or her daughter soon.

          I know I couldn't sit at a computer for a long long time.
          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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          • #6
            Oops! I was a bit out with my time-span.

            Yes, I remember sitting at 10 days was no fun.
            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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            • #7
              If you can't sit, what do you do? I know (I hope, I hope) that standing becomes much easier - speaking as someone who needs a walker now - but surely you can't stand all THAT much.

              Does that mean you mostly lie down or what?

              Sorry, this was (and IS) Melissa's thread. I hope she's mending smoothly. It must be such an enormous adjustment - and so much pain!
              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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              • #8
                I understand complete your frustration with not being able to sit very long believe me. When I came home fro the hosp after surgery I was unable to sit longer than just a few minutes myself. I would literally time myself and make myself sit longer and longer each time. Eventually it got to the point where I was able to sit at the dinner table with everyone else. That's when I knew I was getting somewhere. But, it took time. And, I was the most impatient person. I would literally sit for a few minutes and go lie down. Lying down was my salvation - nearly painfree when I was lying down. Then, when I'd get painfree lying down, I'd make myself go sit up for a while. It was a huge game - bless my loving mom and hubby to death, they made it worth while. They made it seem okay and told me repeatedly that it would get better and better. And, they were right. I didn't think they'd be right, but they were. Friends would come over to visit and I'd be able to sit for a while then I'd just have to excuse myself and go lie down. Friends would just follow me down the hall and bring a chair to the side of the bed. Guess they weren't done talking with me yet..... Ha! Trying to think of things to keep your mind off of it was what I used, also. And, lots of naps. Still taking naps when I need to and my surgery was Mar 1st. Hope this helps.
                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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                • #9
                  Rita, how much can you sit now?

                  Thank you for writing!
                  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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                  • #10
                    In regards to sitting. I am 4 weeks post op and am finally able to sit a good part of the day. I have pain, but I am trying to push through it. We had a hospital bed put in our living room so I could be a part of everyday life. This helps when I have to lie down. After lying down for a bit, the pain goes away and I start sitting again.
                    Hope this helps!
                    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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