Hi I am a 46 y.o. woman who has recently been dealing with the aspect of surgery. For years, I have avoided surgery through alternative measures and have been very successful. I was braced from 7 y.o. to 16y. o Through the 60's/70's. I was one of the earliest cases they discovered back then and was involved in a research project at the Spine Institue of Houston. Well, back then the belief was once your bones "capped" you never had to worry. I have had no pain or limits most of my life. I discovered yoga in the 70's when I was in college and it was like discovering my body for the first time. Since then I have included tai chi, chi gong and daily meditation. Then in 1998 when I moved to Colorado I began having severe respiratory problems which led to the discovery that my curve was 45 thoracic 24 lumbar. The MD at National Jewish reported after CTs that the scoliosis was pinching off 2 airways but he wanted to consider stints. Two years and minimal progress I went back to alternative medicine and was able to get off oxygen and I moved to CA. Now, my respiratory problems are getting the best of me and I was referred to an orthopedic. Many XRays and CT scan later I am told that the scoliosis as hyperextended inward and pressing the lungs and heart. Surgery I am told has to take place. I am scared and angry. So I am glad there is a forum. I hear horror stories of permanent pain and limitations which I can't even comprehend living with. My pain has been manageable most of the time through the exercises and meditation that I do. So sorry I wrote so much just struggling with this. I am living alone and don't have anyone to lean on. Too independent to burden friends.
Thanks,
Christine
57/32 degrees.
Thanks,
Christine
57/32 degrees.
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