I'm new to this forum and like others mentioned, am so glad it's here!
I was braced in middle school but my thoracic curve has progressed to just slightly under 50 and my other curve is around 30 degrees.
Dr. Rand basically said I could go either way with surgery. I am in pain but I also am just sick and tired of having a deformity. He would fuse T1-T12.
I just got married this summer and have an amazing husband who loves me and supports me. My parents don't want me to do the surgery but ultimately it's my decision.
I am going to a spinal fusion class in Feb. so hopefully that will give me more insight. I'm hoping to have the surgery this summer because I'm a teacher.
I guess what's holding me back is the fact that I'm not in unbearable pain and it's such a major surgery to have. I'm nervous about all of the risks!
Thanks for reading
Christina
I was braced in middle school but my thoracic curve has progressed to just slightly under 50 and my other curve is around 30 degrees.
Dr. Rand basically said I could go either way with surgery. I am in pain but I also am just sick and tired of having a deformity. He would fuse T1-T12.
I just got married this summer and have an amazing husband who loves me and supports me. My parents don't want me to do the surgery but ultimately it's my decision.
I am going to a spinal fusion class in Feb. so hopefully that will give me more insight. I'm hoping to have the surgery this summer because I'm a teacher.
I guess what's holding me back is the fact that I'm not in unbearable pain and it's such a major surgery to have. I'm nervous about all of the risks!
Thanks for reading
Christina
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