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    My surgery is tomorrow (Tuesday)!

    Dear Forum Friends,

    My surgery will be at 7:30 AM, PST, tomorrow (May 15.) I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. Really! Through this Forum I learned more about scoliosis and surgical outcomes, preparation for surgery, current research, etc,etc, than most people in the world know. That's how it is here. And I've felt so much support from people just like me. Because of you, I've done my research and become proactive in my surgery. I was so much more scared a couple of months ago than I am tonight. And that has a lot to do with you. Tonight I'm focused on positive outcomes, not potential setbacks. But I know, if setbacks come, what to expect and I am prepared for them. You've really been amazing.

    My son Caleb came on Saturday to be with me during my surgery. He'll be here a month. He'll be posting updates on this forum. I'll be posting as soon as I can write again............

    Thanks so much every one of you!!

    Brynn
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    Good Luck!

    Brynn,

    Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

    Mish
    MishP
    38 y/o
    Diagnosed with Scoliosis at age 6 - Bracing didn't help
    Brace off at age 12
    Saw Chiropractor/massage therapist
    Pre-op
    Upper Curve - 115 degrees
    Lower Curve - 85 degrees
    9/18/07 Anterior/posterior surgery w/Dr. Boachie-Adjei
    Fused T2-L3
    Not sure of post-op correction

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    • #3
      Yes Good Luck Brynn ill be thinking of you from down under!!!!

      I'm not far behind you my surgery is May 28th. Can't wait to hear about your recovery..

      Best of luck.

      Lee
      Had surgery May 28th 2007 Anterior/Posterior getting fused from T3 - L3

      http://curvedgirl.blogspot.com

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      • #4
        we'll be waiting to hear from you...

        you said it all so well... thank God for these people.. I feel the same gratitude for all of the education I have been given here. Good Luck !! 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
          Brynn,

          I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and will look forward to hearing about your recovery.
          Patty 51 years old
          Surgery May 23, 2007(43 Birthday)
          Posterior T3- L4
          Pre surgery curves
          T-53degrees
          L-38degrees
          and a severe side shift to the right.
          Post surgery curves
          Less than 10 degrees
          Surgery April, 2006
          C4 - C6

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          • #6
            Good luck Brynn!! I'm thinking of you today. Can't wait to hear from you!
            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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            • #7
              I am praying for you today. You are doing great and I can't wait to follow your positive and inspiring recovery!

              Best,
              Anya
              "You must be the change you want to see in the world."

              Previously 55 degree thoracolumbar curve
              Surgery June 5, 2007 - Dr. Clifford Tribus, University of Wisconsin Hospital
              19 degrees post-op!

              http://abhbarry.blogspot.com

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              • #8
                Best wishes Brynn,

                You have such a positive attitude, I'm sure everything is going to be fine.

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                • #9
                  Brynn,

                  You're a few hours into surgery right now, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

                  Renee

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                  • #10
                    Brynn,

                    It 9:00 am on Tuesday morning, your spinal correction should be under way and your recovery soon to begin. Hang in there! All of us will be thinking about you today and sending our collective positive energy to see you to the other side of this.

                    Linda W.
                    Linda
                    Two-stage A/P fusion T6-S1 with lumbar implants June 12 & June 27, 2007 at age 57
                    S curve 75+ degrees with kyphosis
                    Now 45 degrees and standing 3 inches taller!
                    Dr. Frank Rand, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston

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                    • #11
                      Today is Wed, so that means....

                      Hey Brynn,
                      My thoughts have been with you as I read your earlier threads and knew it was yesterday.

                      Now my message is to say, "ITS ALL OVER NOW!!" You have done it!! So well done.
                      Apart from all the discomfort and been out of it, it is the best thing to know the operation is over.

                      As you my remember my operation was 3 weeks ago and I couldn't have put it better than you with your acknowledgment to this forum. Brought a few tears to my eyes.

                      Take good care Brynn,
                      Look forward to hearing from your son and you soon
                      Miranda

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                      • #12
                        It's over now!! I remember the feeling, less than 7 weeks ago, and I can't wait to hear how you are. I'm glad you finally got my before and after photos the night before surgery. I can't wait to see yours. Now it's the healing and patience, which I'm still practicing!
                        Hope we hear from your son very soon. It takes awhile to really feel up to posting yourself.
                        My best wishes and thoughts are with you.
                        Berta in Hawaii

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                        • #13
                          Congratulations, Brynn! Welcome to the other side!
                          I am very excited to hear how you are doing!

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                          • #14
                            Azalea - Is this your first post op post?

                            Azalea,

                            Is this your first post op post? How are you? How did it go? Lots of us have been waiting for you to resurface since last month! Hope you are well.

                            Linda W.
                            Linda
                            Two-stage A/P fusion T6-S1 with lumbar implants June 12 & June 27, 2007 at age 57
                            S curve 75+ degrees with kyphosis
                            Now 45 degrees and standing 3 inches taller!
                            Dr. Frank Rand, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston

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                            • #15
                              Best wishes to all of you soon to go in for this surgery. I missed Brynn before she went in & wish her all the best!
                              I am now about 10 mos out and there are no regrets at all about having this done at 46!!! Lynne
                              fused T-11 to L-5/ Aug 2006

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