Well, Tues, Aug 31, was my 7or 8 hour surgery. It went very well and I was in recovery for 1 1/2 hours before going to my room. On Wed, the nurses had me sitting on the edge of my bed when Dr Bridwell and Dr Kelly(his fellow) came in. Then they had me stand and walk in place. PT made a morning visit and an afternoon visit and we walked a little more each time. Thursday was more of the same; Drs Bridwell and Kelly came around about 6:30am and checked my incision and standing and walking. More PT and Occ T. And between all of these visits I slept. Friday Dr Kelly took out my 3 drains before Dr Bridwell came in for his 6:30 visit. Then the nurses took out my catheter. Friday evening I had my first solid food. On Monday they released me to the hotel. Chuck had moved us from the Parkway to the Chase Park Plaza just down the street. He brought a lot of work to do and they had a better business center. They also have several restaurants and their own movie theater. (and if you ask, they have Barnes patient rates also. There are lots of walking areas within the hotel and close to many nearby restaurants. We actually walked a couple blocks to restaurants Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Trying to walk a lot but not over do it. Thursday I saw Bernie and had x-rays. They emailed them to me but I can 't figure out how to get them to the forum site. I feel like most of my rib hump is gone; shoulders and hips are even. All in all, very happy with everything. Get to go back to Indy Mon or Tues!
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Day 11 and I'm feeling pretty darn good: hope for those over 50
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
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So glad to hear you are doing so well. Keep up the progress!!Chris, Austin, TX
age:58
80 degree thoracic/36 degree lumbar curves
Surgery 8/2/10, Anterior Cervical Decompression/Fusion
C4/5, C5/6, C6/7
New Surgery date 10/25/2010, T-2 to Pelvis, posterior
Dr. Matthew Geck, Seton Spine and Scoliosis Center
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I'm gobsmacked! That is truly amazing -I'm mainly referring to you walking a couple of blocks a week after surgery! I dips me lid to you, Lisa!
Fantastic to hear you recovering so well.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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LOL I just sent you a PM but you pretty much just answered my questions... Im glad everything went well for youKelly
mom of Cameren 12 yrs. old
Chiari,retroflex odontoid,syringomyelia,scoliosis
Chiari decompressions 6/2005,5/2006
Syringopleural shunt 6/2009
Boston Braced off & on 6.5yrs
scoliosis surgery- 9/15/10 T4-L4 Dr. Bridwell
Fell & broke finger,surgery 3/2011
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Lisa,
I am so happy for you. It sounds more like a post from someone 8 weeks post surgery. It also gives me lots of hope since you are only 4 years younger than me. I hit the big 60 on the 16th. Thanks for posting your excellent results and 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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Lisa, your post-op sounds very similar to mine, however, I was 'floored' reading that you walked a couple of blocks very early. From memory, I don't think that i was able to do that until the 6-8 week mark. That's fantastic!
Best wishes of a continued smooth recovery.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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This Walking is with a walker and I have to use it until I see Dr Bridwell Oct 25. Using it makes me feel like I am walking straight and tall. My only other issue is getting the digestive system back on track. I've had a stool softener and a laxative in the hospital since I could start taking pills. When I saw Bernie Thursday she said to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate(or whatever it's called). Still nothing so my husband bought me a bag of prunes today and a bran muffin. If nothing by tomorrow l will drink another bottle of the mc stuff. And walk. I'm able to pass gas (this is such a gross topic) so they tell me it will happen soon.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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Lisa,
Congrats to you! You sound great, all in all- really ahead of the game. I'm also pleased to hear from a 50+ that you are doing so well.
So I guess I can wait 'til at least next year
Great to hear from you.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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All I can say is, "Yay!" for you, and you do give us "old ladies" hope that we won't be in such bad shape because of age.
May it continue along the same path for you as you move forward. Wow!Stephanie, age 56
Diagnosed age 8
Milwaukee brace 9 years, no further treatment, symptom free and clueless until my 40s that curves could progress.
Thoracolumbar curve 39 degrees at age 17
Now somewhere around 58 degrees thoracic, 70 degrees thoracolumbar
Surgeon Dr. Michael S. O'Brien, Baylor's Southwest Scoliosis Center, Dallas TX
Bilateral laminectomies at L3 to L4, L4 to L5 and L5 to S1 on April 4, 2012
Foramenotomies L3 through S1 in August 2014
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Wow!
Thanks so much for sharing Lisa!!!
I am about to embark on a revision surgery October 13th, and of course am somewhat anxious as the first T10-L5 5 years ago was one's basic nightmare, and that with everything going okay! Mine is for kyphosis above the original surgery, and will be just a posterior affair-- 3 days in hosp, and 6 weeks on walking only orders. I will be 59 at the time of this surgery, so to hear you tearing it up less than 2 weeks out is an absolute inspiration! Hope I will be so lucky, and keep up the good work!!!
Regards,
SharonSinging the Blues
Female 1951
A/P Surgery Oct 13th & 17th '05, from T7-L5, 46 degree curve reduced to 19 degrees. Rib hump almost gone, but I have flatback. Thought it was "normal" and I would improve over time. I developed kyphosis above the surgical area. Had surgery with Dr Menmuir in Reno, Nv on October 13, 2010.
Today I am still plagued with flatback, and I'm considering ALIF surgery.
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So happy for you Lisa! Sounds like you are doing really well. Keep up the good work! You're an inspiration to others.
GlendaGlenda
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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Lisa--- so great to hear from you and how well you are doing so soon after surgery. Going home soon--- wonderful news! Again, thanks for your encouragement along with everyone else's as I anticipate my surgery with Dr. Bridwell on March 1, 2011.
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Yeah!!!! What great news!! Keep up the good work.__________________________________________
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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Lisa, Thanks so much for the update. I am thrilled for you, that this behind you, and that you are doing so well. It gives us "over 50" people encouragment and hope. Relax now, and heal. Sincerely, LoriLori 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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