Hi, my name is Loren and I'm 18 years old. I just found out that I have scoliosis. I have a right thoracic curve that measures 46 degrees. My Dr. recommened that I have surgery, but I'm really freaked out by it. I hate blood and even faint when I get shots, so you can imagine how I feel about major surgery. I really don't know much about the surgery because I told my Dr. that their was no way in hell that I was having it. Anyway, the more I think about it, the more I'm warming up to the idea. But before I tell him this, I want to hear from people who have actually experienced it. A few questions that I have include:
1. What did you do to prepare for the surgery? For example: tests/blood transfusions/ classes.
2. On a scale from 1-10 how much pain did you experience post-op?
3. How long did it take for a complete recovery, and for doing simple tasks?
4. Was the surgery worth it?
5. What were the cosmetic results? For example: scars/ having a waist.
I realize that each curve and surgery are different, and everyone experiences different results and has different goals. My scoliosis hasn't really been a problem yet, but my Dr. and parents seem to be very concerned about future complications that may arise. I feel like the surgery is a good idea and will be beneficial, but I'm terrified of it. Thanks.
1. What did you do to prepare for the surgery? For example: tests/blood transfusions/ classes.
2. On a scale from 1-10 how much pain did you experience post-op?
3. How long did it take for a complete recovery, and for doing simple tasks?
4. Was the surgery worth it?
5. What were the cosmetic results? For example: scars/ having a waist.
I realize that each curve and surgery are different, and everyone experiences different results and has different goals. My scoliosis hasn't really been a problem yet, but my Dr. and parents seem to be very concerned about future complications that may arise. I feel like the surgery is a good idea and will be beneficial, but I'm terrified of it. Thanks.
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