I know, bad, but I haven't had my scoliosis/kyphosis checked in 3 years. Last I recall, it was at a 50 or so degree, and I refused surgery {I was 17 and starting college}. Stupid I know, but I was stubborn
Now I'm 20, and it's flared up. I've lost about an inch and a half in the last 3 years, and shudder to think what the scoliosis is at degreewise.
So.....what should I ask the doctor? I'm seeing Dr. Meadows in San Antonio {the only one I could get into this week}, and will likely be referred to someone else. I was told by the ER I went to earlier this week that the scoliosis was almost certianly pressing on my lungs and irritation a mild heart murmor I have, so surgery is a must.
Also, I'm overweight about about 50 lbs or so, and was wondering if they would do the surgey with me being overweight or will they wait until I get below a certian weight? If so, anyone know roughly what that weight might be?
Thanks!
Now I'm 20, and it's flared up. I've lost about an inch and a half in the last 3 years, and shudder to think what the scoliosis is at degreewise.
So.....what should I ask the doctor? I'm seeing Dr. Meadows in San Antonio {the only one I could get into this week}, and will likely be referred to someone else. I was told by the ER I went to earlier this week that the scoliosis was almost certianly pressing on my lungs and irritation a mild heart murmor I have, so surgery is a must.
Also, I'm overweight about about 50 lbs or so, and was wondering if they would do the surgey with me being overweight or will they wait until I get below a certian weight? If so, anyone know roughly what that weight might be?
Thanks!
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