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    A quickie "thank you" to this forum

    Today is my one year anniv. (fused T-3 to L-3)

    One year ago, at this hour, I was still in Recovery, having had breathing problems when they extubated me at the end of surgery (around 3:30). . .I was an hour shy of my admit to the ICU.

    This forum gave me the strength and the knowledge I needed to get through the weeks leading up to my surgery, the time in the hosp, and the post-op period.

    Hopefully I don't sound to corney. . .but, this experience has been not only a physical journey, but a spiritual one as well.

    To all of us. . .CHEERS!!!
    Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
    Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
    Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011
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  • #2
    Congratulations on your one year anniversary!!
    mariaf305@yahoo.com
    Mom to David, age 17, braced June 2000 to March 2004
    Vertebral Body Stapling 3/10/04 for 40 degree curve (currently mid 20's)

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScoliosisTethering/

    http://pediatricspinefoundation.org/

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    • #3
      Happy One Year Anniversary! It's time to look back and see how far you've come!
      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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      • #4
        Congratulations on your One Year Anniversary. May you continue to improve even more.
        Vali
        44 years young! now 45
        Surgery - June 1st, 2009
        Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
        St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
        Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
        Post -op - 5 degrees
        T11 - S1 Posterior
        L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior Fusion

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        • #5
          Congratulations! Sounds like you've done well!
          Age 56
          Wore a Milwaukee Brace for 3 years in hs
          Fused L4-S1 for high grade spondylolisthesis Jan '09 in Indy
          Thoracic 68
          Surgery Aug 31, 2010 T3 to L1
          Dr Bridwell St Louis
          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...1&d=1289881696

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          • #6
            Congratulations. I got sentimental on my one year anniversary also. It's so good to have it over and done with and doing so well, isn't it?
            __________________________________________
            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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            • #7
              WooHoo that is just great, may you have many wonderful years ahead as well

              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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              • #8
                We do corny here. Nothing wrong with corny.

                I think I hit the record for corny about 2 years ago with a "Mr Ed" video.

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGZwmelwnBU

                Congrats!
                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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                • #9
                  MGS - Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! I hope you're doing great with your recovery, you sound very positive. This week, I must admit has been very emotional for me as I'm headed for surgery on Wednesday. So, it's always good to hear about getting to the "other side".
                  Debra
                  Age 45
                  Pre - surgery Thoracic 69, Lumbar 48
                  Post-surgery Thoracic 37, Lumbar 39 (unfused)
                  Fused T4-T12
                  Milwaukee braced, 11 years old to 15 yo
                  Surgery Sept. 1st, 2010 Dr. Boachie

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                  • #10
                    Hang in there Debra, you're nearly there.

                    Two days out from surgery, is hard, but you can do this thing!
                    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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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Debra JGL View Post
                      MGS - Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! I hope you're doing great with your recovery, you sound very positive. This week, I must admit has been very emotional for me as I'm headed for surgery on Wednesday. So, it's always good to hear about getting to the "other side".
                      You're in my thoughts Debra. I hope to hear an update from you soon!!
                      __________________________________________
                      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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