Here's the x-ray I had done on December 7, 2007. I went to my surgeon yesterday and it moved 3 degrees in 7 months, so I'm having surgery in May. I'm really worried about having this surgery, mainly because I'm not sure if I'm standing right for my x-rays. As shown in my x-ray, I lean to the side, but I still have a thoracic curve. When I breathe in I move to the side and I often catch myself standing like this because it's often more comfortable. I started standing like that for my x-rays, but I don't know if I should attempt to stand up straight. My doctor said whatever is more natural and honestly, it feels more natural for me to stand to the side, so I guess I answered my own question. I just don't want to have this surgery if I shouldn't, but according to my signature, I've progressed a lot in the past 9 years.
I'm also slightly worried about my surgeon. I REALLY like him. He's by far the nicest and most honest doctor I've ever had for any type of medical condition. He recently left a practice because he didn't think the patients were treated properly so now he is with another health system. Should I be concerned about his? Also, he's 38. My mom and my friend are really uneasy about him being so young. Should I call the office and ask for names of other patients who have had this surgery done? I did hear of one fusion he did that went really well.
Maybe I shouldn't be worried because I feel he's the one I should go to for my surgery, but since others are questioning him it makes me second guess myself. Any suggestions?
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I'm also slightly worried about my surgeon. I REALLY like him. He's by far the nicest and most honest doctor I've ever had for any type of medical condition. He recently left a practice because he didn't think the patients were treated properly so now he is with another health system. Should I be concerned about his? Also, he's 38. My mom and my friend are really uneasy about him being so young. Should I call the office and ask for names of other patients who have had this surgery done? I did hear of one fusion he did that went really well.
Maybe I shouldn't be worried because I feel he's the one I should go to for my surgery, but since others are questioning him it makes me second guess myself. Any suggestions?
X-ray
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