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    Just wondering???

    Hi All,

    I just had my 1 year post-op Dr.'s appointment today. I was told to call him if I had any problems, otherwise, I do not have to see him again. I was just wondering if that is normal procedure???

    Shari
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    Shari,
    My surgeon is seeing me again for a 2-year check-up next February. I would think that a surgeon would want to periodically monitor the harware and the areas that weren't fused to watch for any development of a curve in that area or for any deterioration that might happen. Just my opinion though....

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    • #3
      Hi Shari...

      While I don't think it's the norm, I also really don't think there's any need to see your surgeon after a year, UNLESS you have some new symptom.

      Regards,
      Linda
      Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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      Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
      Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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      • #4
        I went to my Dr. last month ,7 months post op. He said he would see me in 1 year. If any problems let him know.
        I personally think it depends on your Drs personal preference. My surgeon I had said he sees his patients every year for the first 3. The Dr. I got transferred to I don't know if he does the same or not......... Mattie

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        • #5
          I was also told after my second operation a year and a half post op that I only needed to see him if I had pain or problems, but when I decided to see another ortho(and scoliosis specialist) for neck pain, he told me that I should see him every two years to get Xrays and see if all is in place and how I'm feeling, and I agree with him.
          35 y/old female from Montreal, Canada
          Diagnosed with scoliosis(double major) at age 12, wore Boston brace 4 years at least 23 hours a day-curve progressed
          Surgery age 26 for 60 degree curve in Oct. 1997 by Dr.Max Aebi-fused T5 to L2
          Surgery age 28 for a hook removal in Feb. 1999 by Dr.Max Aebi-pain free for 5 years
          Surgery age 34 in Dec.2005 for broken rod replacement, bigger screws and crosslinks added and pseudarthrosis(non union) by Dr. Jean Ouellet

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          • #6
            My doctor released me at my 6-month post-op checkup. I think it is how you are doing, and what the doctor looks for. If you are uncomfortable with his decision, you might check another doctor's opinion.

            The important thing is: how are YOU doing? How do you feel? Are you feeling like you need to see him/her more often? Linda

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            • #7
              Thank you all for your opinions and advice. It's appreciated!!! I am feeling much better now, I guess I just assumed that he would monitor me once a year. I do have one trouble spot between my right shoulder blade and my spine that progresses up, but he seemes to think it's because I have a small frame and I need to build up some muscle mass in that area.

              Shari

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