I can't believe it has been a year since my surgery with Dr. Lenke. While recovery wasn't easy, I was fortunate enough to have had no major setbacks and never once regretted having the surgery. Without the advice and support from the knowledgeable and caring people from this forum, I most likely would have not been able to go through with it. I was seldom in pain prior to surgery, but feel that the surgery has increased my odds for a continuing a physically active life. I also am thrilled with my straight back with no rib hump and my excellent posture. I am amazed at the number of compliments that I continue to receive about my new appearance and have been told that I look years younger. Apparently, the loose fitting clothes didn't hide anything as much as I had hoped!
My husband is taking me to dinner tonight to mark the occasion. I'm sure he'll never forget the stress he went through during my 10 hour surgery and the months to follow of taking care of me, so I will have a toast to him.
I still have occasional aches and tightness through my back, but hope that it is normal. Now, I just pray that Dr. Lenke will give me a good report after he sees my x-rays on the 18th. If that is the case, which I expect(hope) it to be, I will have a major celebration with lobster tail, champagne, etc.
Thanks, again, to all of you wonderful people from this forum!
My husband is taking me to dinner tonight to mark the occasion. I'm sure he'll never forget the stress he went through during my 10 hour surgery and the months to follow of taking care of me, so I will have a toast to him.
I still have occasional aches and tightness through my back, but hope that it is normal. Now, I just pray that Dr. Lenke will give me a good report after he sees my x-rays on the 18th. If that is the case, which I expect(hope) it to be, I will have a major celebration with lobster tail, champagne, etc.
Thanks, again, to all of you wonderful people from this forum!
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