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Unless I've missed some changes, today is the big day for Sarahcant and Mariposateach. My best wishes to the ladies, and their families who are waiting those long hours for the good news...
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Jenee'-52
Bend, Oregon
Braced 3 years in high school
Lumbar 70'+ Thoracic 70'+
I had 3" shrinkage in 6 months...
Surgery Jan 10, 2011
9 hours
T3 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Both curves now 35'
Possible revison for Flatback Syndrome
Non-fusion
Loose/broken hardware-awaiting CT results
Here is the link to my before and after pics..
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt......&highlight= -
Best of luck and may the pain management be swift and recovery excellent!Female, age 38
4 years of bracing, concluded at 42*upper/38*lower
currently 64*upper/40*lower
Fused T3-L4 on Feb 23 2011
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Best wishes to you both!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 freeComment
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From me too. Hope all is well for these two!! JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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hello from the other side
Hi its sarahcant had my surgery on Tuesday. I'm doing ok still in a lot of pain but the pain mgmt is great here. Its hard to get comfy but I'm seeing that it will get better hop everyonewill feel better soon. These droid phones are great! Can keep in touch well will post soon
Sarahcant
March 15 2011
Dr errico nyuSarahcant
Surgery March 15
Dr. Errico NYU
Fused T-3 to S-1
an inch and change taller
nice and straight
49 years old (yikes)Comment
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Wow, Saracant! How great to hear from you so soon!!!! I was in no shape to be posting from the hospital. That must be a great sign for you and your road ahead. It is always so good, and a relief, to hear from people after surgery-thank you!
The pain really does get better after a bit. That first week or two seems to be pretty tough for everyone. You will be amazed at how much better you will feel after a bit. Hang in there!Jenee'-52
Bend, Oregon
Braced 3 years in high school
Lumbar 70'+ Thoracic 70'+
I had 3" shrinkage in 6 months...
Surgery Jan 10, 2011
9 hours
T3 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Both curves now 35'
Possible revison for Flatback Syndrome
Non-fusion
Loose/broken hardware-awaiting CT results
Here is the link to my before and after pics..
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt......&highlight=Comment
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Sarah,
We are all glad to hear from you from "the other side". You are amazing to be posting so soon. You'll be home before you know it. Thanks for posting.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/Comment
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home tommorow
Hi I am going home in the am. Feeling ok. Needed 3 blood transfusions and was running a fever but I'm ok nsow. The constipation is pretty bad so that's making me uncomfortable. They have gotten the pain under control for the most part. Will post when home!
SarahcantSarahcant
Surgery March 15
Dr. Errico NYU
Fused T-3 to S-1
an inch and change taller
nice and straight
49 years old (yikes)Comment
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"feeling ok" this early is a good sign Sarah. Take care of yourself and keep in touch to let us know how you're going. We'd love to know your stats too: height increase? What levels were fused? We're nosy like that!
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 freeComment
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Sara--
You sound like you are doing very well and so early! That's great--hope you continue to heal and recover well. JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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update
im not very good with the numbers but here is what i know fused t5 to pelvis, gained an inch and change i will see Dr. Errico in 8 wks for xrays and then i can post pix and more details. Having bad constipation issues and my incision is so numb. I just cant get comfy. And has anyone else had blurred vision? I had my eyes checked in the hosp and he said they were better, but they are still bothering me, will post again soon
Sarahcant
march 15
dr erric nyu
t-5 to pelvisSarahcant
Surgery March 15
Dr. Errico NYU
Fused T-3 to S-1
an inch and change taller
nice and straight
49 years old (yikes)Comment
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My one kid had blurred vision for a few days but not the other.Originally posted by sarahcant View Post
Good luck. You sound like you are doing very well!Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis
No island of sanity.
Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
Answer: Medicine
"We are all African."Comment
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My vision was very blurred while at the hospital. I could never read the clock on the wall and my vision has always been very good.
Sarahcant, I think you need to change you login to "Sarah CAN"! Congratulations on your new heights and your straight spine!Kathy
46 yrs at surgery, now 50
71 degree thoracolumbar curve corrected to 34 degrees
8/2/2010 surgery with Dr. Lenke
posterior T9 to sacrum with pelvic fixation
4 osteotomies and 1 cage
http://s1066.photobucket.com/albums/...athK_08022010/Comment
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Has anybody heard from mariposateach?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 freeComment
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hello
Has anyone heard from Cathy in California? Im still very swollen from the surgery and its very uncomfortable. I also have pins and needles on top of my legs and the incision really burns. I can see that this is going to be a very long process. Oh well at least its over with and I know that every day will get better. I ended up getting a hospital bed I think it really helps with movement. I have wonderful friends and family that have really stepped up to the plate to help with food shopping, laundry and making me eat (which I never in my life thought would be an issue!) I have been walking around my house 2x a day and sitting in a chair just to get moving. Showering was the most wonderful feeling in the world. Ah the simple things we take for granted every day. Thanks for the suggestion on my name...maybe I will be SARAHCAN!! Thanks for the words of encouragement.
Sarahcan
March 15th
NYU Dr. Errico
the whole shabangSarahcant
Surgery March 15
Dr. Errico NYU
Fused T-3 to S-1
an inch and change taller
nice and straight
49 years old (yikes)Comment
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