My pre-op tests are this Wed. and just the thought of it all makes me a little nervous. When Dr. Lenke mentioned surgery last Dec., I was actually excited about having a straight back. As the date approaches, more and more anxieties are filling up my brain. Singer's post about doubly glad she had the surgery made me feel, "Yes, I need to do it." On the other hand, I think about Joy and so many on the forum who are depressed and full of regrets. Just Fri. night after tap dancing for an event, my teacher told me I was giving up the prime time of my life (retired and loving every min. of it) and the things I love to do. I tried to explain that my age is a factor for not waiting for surgery. I think the reason the decision to have surgery is so difficult for me is that my scoliosis seldom causes me pain and never stops me from doing things I enjoy doing. I wouldn't hesitate if I had pain that stopped me from playing golf and the surgery would allow me to get back to activities instead of taking me, at least temporarily, from them. I love my aerobic classes and tap class and my friends there, but can't imagine ever going back to high impact classes. So many of our tap steps are high impact.
Are there many who are happy they had the surgery when they had no pain prior to the surgery?
After my pre-op meeting with Dr. Lenke on Wed., maybe I'll feel more like I'm making the right decision.
Are there many who are happy they had the surgery when they had no pain prior to the surgery?
After my pre-op meeting with Dr. Lenke on Wed., maybe I'll feel more like I'm making the right decision.
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