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    Well, folks, I have finally seen the the light of day. I had my first surgery on Monday, May 17 and the second on Thusday, May 20, I was in intensive care the three nights following the second surgery but seem to be on the mend now. I was released to come home yestereday and man has that been nice. I could'nt have have better care, but it is so good to be home. My family documented my progress at carepages.com if any of you would like to follow my progress. http://www.carepages.com/visit (visit Glenda Guess). I would enjoy sharing it with you. I have just today been able to read all the posts. So good to be catching up with all of youl


    For any who may be looking for a surgeon in the Atlanta area, I have certainly been pleased with Dr Tim Yoon and the Emory Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital.

    Glenda
    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

  • #2
    Glenda,
    I'm glad you are home and starting your recovery. I'll be anxious to read about your progress.
    Karen

    Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
    Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
    70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
    Rib Hump-GONE!
    Age-60 at the time of surgery
    Now 66
    Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
    Retired Kdgn. Teacher

    See photobucket link for:
    Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
    Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
    tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
    http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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    • #3
      Glenda - glad to hear you're back home and I wish you a speedy uneventful recovery!
      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
        hey Glenda
        may you heal smoothly, peacefully and without incident! welcome home!

        best regards
        jess

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        • #5
          Hi Glenda and welcome back! You've certainly done well, considering you've had two major surgeries so close together. I tried to look at your carepage but couldn't find you by name, I suppose I need to become a member?

          Anyway, it's good to know another one's safely over the hurdle! Take good care and I hope the remainder of your recovery goes smoothly.
          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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          • #6
            Glenda--So happy to hear the news that you are back home and doing well. I couldn't get to your Care Page either. Best of luck and continued steady 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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            • #7
              Happt day! Hip Hip Hooray!!!
              So glad to hear from you!!!


              Keep on mending, girl!

              Amanda
              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
                Congrats to you!!!! I remember how wonderful it was to get home finally. I felt like I had finally crossed the first hurdle once I got home. Laying in my own bed felt so good.
                Again, welcome home to you!! You are going to be just fine now!!!
                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
                  Welcome home

                  Melissa

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                  • #10
                    Glenda,

                    So happy it's all going so well for you! I smiled a big smile and sighed a big sigh when I saw your thread!
                    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
                      I can't figure it out (how to get to the carepages.) maybe i can figure it out tomorrow. will let you know. (too many meds!!!!!!)

                      Glenda
                      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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                      • #12
                        Glenda - so good to hear from you so soon! You sound great. Glad to hear you are home and the recovery begins. Keep posted how you progress.
                        I bet it feels good to be on the "other side". Blessings.
                        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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                        • #13
                          you should be able to log in now just by using my full name, all one word with capital G's. We'll see. "GlendaGuess".
                          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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                          • #14
                            it says you have to "join" to visit anybody on there

                            jess

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                            • #15
                              Yes you do have to join. All you need is your email address and a password. It very simple. Let me know if you have problems. I would love for yoy to read it. - Glenda
                              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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