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I was absolutely stunned when i saw these pictures- it makes it a little easier to get up and do those rehab exercises i don't always want to do. I really hope this helps anyone else that is considering surgery, as it is darned tough, but, wow, what a miracle ! Those also in recovery, have someone take a picture and look at your progress, it will help your outlook to see how far you've come !!! Lisa
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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
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Pretty amazing Lisa!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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Lisa- thank you so much for posting your pix. The correction is amazing! I am really happy for you. I am scheduled for surgery in December and these photos really help in keeping me focused on the possibilities for my rib cage and spine.
JanetAs of 12/25/07, age 62, 100* thoracic kyphosis, 73* L1-S1 lordosis, 37*/25* compensatory S-curve scoliosis. On 12/26/07, Dr. Boachie @ HSS NYC did 11 hours ant. & post. procedures, fused T2-L2, kyphosis now 57*, scoli 10*. Regained 2 1/4 inches in height!! Improving every day.Comment
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wow-Lisa that is amazing! I looked about the same before too although I had about a 95 thorocolumbar curve & 85 kyphosis..so a bit worse...Ly
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wow
the after surgery looks great hope you are feel great also a big improvment
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What a great idea to show before and after. You must be so pleased with the results. You look fantastic. Won't if finally be fun to shop and have things fit you properly.
Congratualtions!CarolS
68 degree right lumbar scoliosis, mild kyphosis at L1-2
Anterior/Posterior Correction, T8 to Sacrum, Sept 20th, 2007
Osteotomy March 20,2008
Thrilled with results!
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Lisa,
You are beautiful!!!! Thanks so much for sharing. I wish you all the best!!!Melissa
From Bucks County, Pa., USA
Mom to Matthew,19, Jessica, 17, and Nicole, 14
Nicole had surgery with Dr. Dormans on 9/12/07 at Children's Hospital of Phila. She is fused T-2 - L-3Comment
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Lisa
Your results turned out great!!!Theresa
April 8 & 12, 2004 - Anterior/Posterior surgery 15 hours & 7 hours
Thorasic - 79 degree down to 22
Lumbar - 44 degree down to 18
Fused T2 to sacrum
June 2, 2005 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @L3 7 hours
MAY 21, 2007 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @ L2, extended the fusion to S2 and added pelvic instrumentation 9 hours
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Wow!! You look GREAT!!!! Congratulations on your successful surgery!
Ann44 year old female
Surgery on Nov. 1, 2010
Dr. Darrell Hanson, Methodist Hospital
Posterior Only, 9 hours
Presurgical: T 61 Degrees, L 58 degrees, with 15 degrees of thoracolumbar rotation
Postsurgical: T 26, L 25Comment
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Thanks for sharing the pics. Your "new" back looks great! Cute haircut too!
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Hi Lisa,
You look wonderful!!!
Your pictures are an inspiration to all those contemplating this surgery!!! I took pictures before and after, and I think everyone should. It took me almost 2 years to get mine developed
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What a great service you have done here!!!
Thank you,
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Do you mind if I ask who did your surgery...I assume someone in Texas? It looks great! Keep up the hard work.1992-Double major 59* Cotrel rods placed from T2 to L3 by Misenhimer and Westbrook in El Paso, TX.
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What a beautiful "new" back you have! Looks perfectly straight, did they tell you the correction or is it too soon to say? Keep up the good work in rehab.
LauraUK based Mum of Imogen, 38 degree curve at 9 years old. SpineCor since 15/6/07, 31 degrees in brace.
10th December 07 - 27 degrees, 23rd June 08 - 26 degrees, Feb 09 - 24 degrees, Aug 09 - 35 degrees, Jul 10 - 47 degrees, Dec 10 - 50+ degrees.
Surgery due to take place early December 2011 at the RNOH, England.
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thanks for all the kind replies...
I do not know the degree of correction, but I go back for my first post-op this coming Tuesday 7-17-07 and I'll find out...my hairdresser enjoyed the" cute haircut" compliment, especially when i told her our forum is worldwide!! I hope some more of you post your pictures, it makes it all more much real. God Bless all of you, you make my day !! LisaLisa 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 !!Comment
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Your back looks fantastic!Chris
A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
Post-op curve: 12 degrees
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