51 years old and I have just been told I need surgery. I have a 50 degree T12 scoliosis that has started to twist anteriorly with substantial pain daily. The surgeon has told me this will only get worse as I age.
I have read of people on this site that had the surgery but no body ever talks about the fear of paralysis. I am terrified this may happen.
I was told it is a 8-10 hour surgery, 2 weeks in hospital and a long rehab period possibly up to a year to return to my job.
Wondering about all the limitations with movement after being fused from T6 all the way down. What should I expect not to be able to do. He told me I would never be able to run or jog again. I am wondering what else.
Anyone please!
I have read of people on this site that had the surgery but no body ever talks about the fear of paralysis. I am terrified this may happen.
I was told it is a 8-10 hour surgery, 2 weeks in hospital and a long rehab period possibly up to a year to return to my job.
Wondering about all the limitations with movement after being fused from T6 all the way down. What should I expect not to be able to do. He told me I would never be able to run or jog again. I am wondering what else.
Anyone please!
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