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I'm getting fused T4-sacrum. Will I ever be able to put on tights again?
Also, do you get front closure bras?
T4-Sacrum fusion, with pelvic fixation in January 2015, Dr. Lonner in NYC
10 osteotomies, rotation from 25 to 2
Diagnosed at age 11 with double curve, 36 and 45 degrees, Braced for 2.5 years
At time of surgery, curves were 45 and 65 degrees
Chronic back pain, worsening, since age 11
Tried every pain management procedure, acupuncture, chiropractor, physical therapy ever created
Mom of 2 cuties!
I am fused C2 - sacrum and yes I can put on tights. For the first 12 months, I could only put on footless tights , but now I can put on footed tights as well.
You will have much more mobility and flexibility than I have so you will be able to.
I have to use front closure bras but I do not think most of the ladies here do
I am fused T6 to sacrum and yes, I can put on tights, pantyhose etc. It's not as easy as before the surgery, but I can do it. I used front closure bras first few months after the surgery, but I don't need them anymore.
I am stronger than scoliosis, and won't let it rule my life!
45 years old - diagnosed at age 7
A/P surgery on March 5/7, 2013 - UCSF
I am 64 and can put on tights, but it's not easy for me. I have some footless tights that I wear with boots and they are much easier.
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/
WOW! I was JUST making fun of myself to my family about how ridiculous I must look putting my tights on! Lol! I am 21 weeks post op tomorrow, fused T4 to L5 and I've been wearing my tights for quit some time now. It is indeed odd and slightly difficult but some how I manage but like I said.....I am sure it's quit funny too watch. Best of luck!!
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