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    the big day!

    Next thursday (the 22th) is THE day, the surgery day for me. I'm leaving tomorrow from Québec city, where I live, to Montreal where the hospital is. I need your prayers, energy, positive thoughts, whatever name you give to that! I will let you know how it was. And I'm looking forward to being able to respond and give answers to people still waiting for surgery and feeling useful. You fused people gave and learned me so much by writing your experience on that forum! Thank you so much to be there!

    Bamboo
    Bamboo

    Diagnosed age 17 in 1975
    no treatment
    Never knew I would need any follow-up
    Now 53 years old
    Curves in late 2010 Lumbar 70, Thoracic 65
    Has been fused T2 to L4 on september 22th 2011
    Dr. Stefan Parent, Hôpital Sacré-Coeur, Montréal
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  • #2
    Sending best wishes for a successful surgery and an easy ride through recovery. This last leg is the hardest, soon it will be over and you'll be on that road to recovery.
    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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    • #3
      Saying prayers for you!!!!

      Saying prayers for you! Do realize God is in charge and he will take care of you.

      It's been a month for me tomorrow and it is absolutely true that every day it gets better. Remind yourself of that.

      My best advice is to make sure you get your pain meds on time and, if you have family or friends there, that is part of their job--make sure you get your meds on time.

      I found there were two kinds of meds I needed. One for the pain and then, a day or so after the surgery, for muscle spasms.

      Best wishes--and mostly LOTS OF PRAYERS!

      Dollir
      Discovered scoliosis when 15 years old.
      Wore Milwaulkee Brace for 1.5 years.
      Top curve 85 degrees, bottom curve 60 degrees

      Surgery completed August 23, 2011 (during an earthquake, can you believe that?)
      Dr. Charles Edwards, II
      The Spine Center at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD
      Before and after xrays:
      http://www.valley-designs.com/myspine

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      • #4
        Prayers are being said for you and your surgeon.

        Looking forward to hearing from you on the other side
        Melissa

        Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

        April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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        • #5
          I'll be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
          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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          • #6
            Bamboo--
            Very best wishes to you for a successful surgery and recovery. Will be thinking and praying for the best! Janet
            Janet

            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.

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            • #7
              Nearly over!

              Best of luck, and remember the days after will roll on no matter what. You are stronger than you think, and actually most of the time you may find it's not as bad as expected.
              Enjoy the time out.
              Kelly
              Progress 1 hr Nth of Sydney, Australia
              49 yrs
              55 deg thorocolumbar
              Fused T9 to L3, Aug 11th 2011

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              • #8
                Blessings on your surgery!!!

                I will keep you in my prayers, it is such a scary time right before. But we all are here wishing you well and lifting you up!

                Will anyone be able to post for you to let us know how you're doing after the surgery? I had my husband log in for me.
                Rebecca
                Age: 28
                Dx w/ scoli @ age 12 S curves T-40* L-42*
                wore night bending brace as teenager
                Curves changed to 50's plus or minus
                herniated disc L2-3, Discectomy October 2007
                fusion L2-3 November 2008
                Revision L2-3 Fusion, Removal of hardware August 2009
                Curves measuring 52 T&L September 2010
                Fused T4-L4, all posterior December 27th 2010
                gained almost two inches in height
                Before and After Exterior
                Before and After X-rays
                My blog: http://herscoliosisjourney.blogspot.com/

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                • #9
                  Best wishes from me too! I'm very happy with the results of my surgery, and although it's a big step, I'm glad I took it.

                  My son lives in Montreal, and is a student at University of Montreal. He is very happy there.
                  Diagnosed at age 13
                  Milwaukee brace ages 73-74
                  Pre surgery 58 degree curve and lordosis
                  Surgery June 7&9, 2011 Fused L-4 -T-4 Age 52
                  Post surgery 26 degrees
                  Surgeon Yu-po Lee

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                  • #10
                    it's done!

                    Thank you so much for all your prayers and positive energy! The surgery went well. The hospital stay was hard, so much pain... I have been home for 1 month now. I have to wear a brace wich is quite uncomfortable, I'm still feeling miserable with all those pills night and day, but it's done and I'm straight, much more than I thought I would be. Trying to be patient for recovery (not my best quality!).
                    Bamboo

                    Diagnosed age 17 in 1975
                    no treatment
                    Never knew I would need any follow-up
                    Now 53 years old
                    Curves in late 2010 Lumbar 70, Thoracic 65
                    Has been fused T2 to L4 on september 22th 2011
                    Dr. Stefan Parent, Hôpital Sacré-Coeur, Montréal

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                    • #11
                      Welcome home and welcome back. Glad you are doing well.

                      I share your impatience for recovery...but you have to listen to your body. If you don't, take the pills that will make you listen. :-)

                      Best wishes....so glad you are doing okay!
                      Discovered scoliosis when 15 years old.
                      Wore Milwaulkee Brace for 1.5 years.
                      Top curve 85 degrees, bottom curve 60 degrees

                      Surgery completed August 23, 2011 (during an earthquake, can you believe that?)
                      Dr. Charles Edwards, II
                      The Spine Center at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD
                      Before and after xrays:
                      http://www.valley-designs.com/myspine

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                      • #12
                        Glad that you are doing ok. What kind of brace do you have?
                        Melissa

                        Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                        April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                        • #13
                          Bamboo,
                          Thanks for letting us know how you're doing. The first month or so are by far the worst. It's hard to be patient!
                          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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                          • #14
                            Great to hear from you bamboo and that your surgery went well! The first month was definitely the hardest for my son but it does get a lot better. Keep us updated on your progress.
                            Son 14 y/o diagnosed January 20th. 2011 with 110* Curve
                            Halo Traction & 1st. surgery on March 22nd. 2011
                            Spinal Fusion on April 19th. 2011
                            Dr. Krajbich @ Shriners Childrens Hospital, Portland Oregon



                            http://tinyurl.com/Elias-Before
                            http://tinyurl.com/Elias-After

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                            • #15
                              Bamboo--
                              That's great to be on this side of the surgery. I truly hope you have a great recovery! Janet
                              Janet

                              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.

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