After reading that many have enjoyed massages following surgery, I decided to treat myself to one tomorrow. I have not laid on my stomach since before surgery which was about 9 months ago. I told the masseuse about my surgery and that I wasn't sure if I should lay on my stomach or not. She said she could give me a massage as if I were pregnant and have me lay on my sides. If you had a massage, did you lay on your stomach?
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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.
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For my gentle massages, I have been on my stomach. For me, the keys were having a very wide table and using a face rest cradle. It also is a little tricky to get into that position on the table. It's hard to explain, but I have to strategically aim as to where my shoulder will land on the table so that I can then roll onto my stomach and still have my face in the cradle at the end of the table. It probably looks really awkward to others as to how I get on the table! I usually end up lying on the table a bit crosswise, but at least my body is still straight. Hope it provides some extra relief for you!
DonnaFemale - 49 yrs old at surgery
Surgery 5/5/11 - Dr. Bridwell, St. Louis
Fused T3-L3
60 degree thoracic curve corrected to 30 degrees
Tennis player & returning to the courts!
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I just get into a push up position and lower myself down onto the table. If you are uncomfortable and need a pillow under your hips tell them and they will set you up. In any case, enjoy!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
now 32*upper/18* lower
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Thanks, girls. The massage was wonderful. Getting on my stomach was not an issue at all, but I had to think a minute how to roll from my stomach onto my back on a narrow table, but I did okay. I loved the massage!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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