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    The good news about my giving blood is: because I'm under 110 pounds, I didn't have to donate as much...only about half a pint at a time instead of a whole pint. I did check with Dr. Boachie's office today and they said it was okay.

    A word to the wise: If anyone waiting for surgery is also under 110, call ahead to wherever you're having blood taken to make sure they have the "kiddie bags" on hand....I had to wait 2 hours today while they drove the smaller bags in from the Red Cross headquarters in Philadelphia.
    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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    Hi Chris,

    Information like that makes this forum so important in my opinion!!!

    I just want to add to the new members here, that I gave my blood through the Red Cross, and received a letter in the mail that I had tested positive for Hep. C. They even contacted my local Health Department, and I was put on the list for infectious disease.

    I went a year thinking I had it and wondering how I got it, even accused my husband. I finally asked my family doctor to test me for it when I had my annual check up, and I didn't have it.

    The Red Cross is a great organization, I was disappointed that I spent a year embarrassed, wondering how I got it, and depressed that I had it. I even made everyone that gave me any kind of assistance after my surgery wear rubber gloves.

    Shari

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    • #3
      OMG Shari, that is unbelievable! I can't believe you spent a year believing you had it!!

      Based on my experience with the Red Cross I spent hours at yesterday, I'm not too surprised....

      Thanks for the heads-up!
      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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      • #4
        OMG that is sooo scary!!!! How could they make such a mistake???


        Chris,

        Your surgery is right around the corner. You'll be in great hands with Dr. Boachie, that's for sure.


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        Last edited by Celia; 05-22-2007, 06:59 AM.

        Canadian eh
        Daughter, Deirdre born Oct 2000. Diagnosed with 60 degree curve at the age of 19 months. Serial casting by Dr. Hedden at Sick Kid's Hospital. Currently being treated by Dr. Rivard and Dr. Coillard in Montreal with the Spinecor brace and curve is holding at "2" degrees. Next appointment 2008

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        • #5
          I am under 110 as well... I was told I was not able to donate at all. Luckily I did not need it!

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          • #6
            Thank you Celia.....

            Azalea, how are you feeling???
            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
              Thank you for asking

              Honestly, a bit sore, but all in all not too bad.
              I had a couple of setbacks that have left me a little behind in recovery, but I am in recovery!
              How are you doing, Chris?

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              • #8
                Glad you made it through okay!!

                I'm doing well, thank you! I am tired of waiting and ready to get it over with.
                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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                • #9
                  One down...

                  Hey, I'm jealous of the "under 100 lbs." thing
                  Brandi
                  Congenital Scoliosis, 58* lumbar curve
                  Combined Anterior/Posterior Spinal Fusion w/Laminectomy May 22, 2006
                  L1-S1
                  Dr. William Lauerman
                  Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
                  Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy @ L3, Posterior Spinal Fusion L2-L4, rod removal with re-instrumentation T10-S1 and Laminectomy February 5, 2009 to correct flatback
                  http://brandi816.wordpress.com/

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                  • #10
                    Don't be jealous....I'm practically a dwarf....
                    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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