Hiya, im 17 and have just had the operation for my scoliosis. Back at home now after 12 days in hospital. I just feel really down at the moment. i cant go out, or go clubbing, or wear nice clothes.
I just have some general questions for people who wore a brace after surgery. I had a brace ages ago but didnt really wear it propery beacuse i didnt feel it was working beacuse my back was so flexible it just went back to shape. Im just really annoyed cos i dont feel like i even needed the surgery now. My curve was about 55 degress. But i got no back pain at all, and it was hardly noticible. Now i went through the surgery which was not exacly a nice experiance, and now i have back pain, an unflexible back, and a back brace that has to be worn for 6 months!!
Its been about a month now since i first had the surgery, and i really want to get back to driving. im practically back to normal ive healed pretty fast. but my mum says i have to wait for another month untill we see the surgeion and it says it ok. Has anyone been able to drive with just thier doctors permission??
Also, i got this soft corset thing which i wore before i had my brace fitted which i bought home. and i muuuchhh prefer wearing this. I mean how important is it to wear the back brace 23 hours a day. ive walked around for a little bit without it and i feel fine. i mean isnt it just for protection??
Would be really grateful if anyone could answer these questions. Thanks!! x
I just have some general questions for people who wore a brace after surgery. I had a brace ages ago but didnt really wear it propery beacuse i didnt feel it was working beacuse my back was so flexible it just went back to shape. Im just really annoyed cos i dont feel like i even needed the surgery now. My curve was about 55 degress. But i got no back pain at all, and it was hardly noticible. Now i went through the surgery which was not exacly a nice experiance, and now i have back pain, an unflexible back, and a back brace that has to be worn for 6 months!!
Its been about a month now since i first had the surgery, and i really want to get back to driving. im practically back to normal ive healed pretty fast. but my mum says i have to wait for another month untill we see the surgeion and it says it ok. Has anyone been able to drive with just thier doctors permission??
Also, i got this soft corset thing which i wore before i had my brace fitted which i bought home. and i muuuchhh prefer wearing this. I mean how important is it to wear the back brace 23 hours a day. ive walked around for a little bit without it and i feel fine. i mean isnt it just for protection??
Would be really grateful if anyone could answer these questions. Thanks!! x
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