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    I've written an article for adults facing surgery. It has suggestions for
    what questions to ask your doctor, and also a step by step review as to what you can expect immediately following surgery. Basically, it tells you what to expect in the hospital and how to prepare yourself for surgery. This is patient info written by a patient; not medical info. Please e-mail me directly at Victoriaharpist@aol.com[/email] if you would like me to e-mail it to you.
    I've had three surgeries including a hardware removal.
    Last edited by Victoria; 05-17-2007, 12:42 AM.

  • #2
    Victoria, just curious, did you publish this somewhere?
    Chris
    A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
    Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
    Post-op curve: 12 degrees
    Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York

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    • #3
      I was going to ask the same question as Singer. I'm only going to read things that have only been published by doctors and surgeons
      2002 - 42 degree curve (top) and 38 degree curve (bottom)

      2003 - 43 degree curve (top) and 37 degree curve (bottom)

      2007 - 46 degree curve (top) and 48 degree curve (bottom)

      Anterior/Posterior surgery 17th of July and 31st of July 2007 and 2.5 cm's taller

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      • #4
        I found it to be very comforting...

        I feel much better about the upcoming surgery since i read Victoria's tips. it's kind of like childbirth...the doctors can tell you what is typical and textbook, but not many have actually experienced it, to know what works..I am so grateful to all of you that take the time to share your experiences. Today , I made a trip back out to town to shop for some more things i didn't realize i needed !! thanks again, Victoria and to all of the others here.. Lisa
        Lisa age 47
        T curve 69 degrees
        L curve 40 degrees more or less - compensatory
        fused to from T-3 to sacrum
        anterior and posterior surgeries completed June 1, 2007
        pushing hard in recovery !!

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        • #5
          I've been doing my research over the net, i've found there's more info there plus asking questions here helps as well. So i guess i'll continue with what im doing till i have my surgery
          2002 - 42 degree curve (top) and 38 degree curve (bottom)

          2003 - 43 degree curve (top) and 37 degree curve (bottom)

          2007 - 46 degree curve (top) and 48 degree curve (bottom)

          Anterior/Posterior surgery 17th of July and 31st of July 2007 and 2.5 cm's taller

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