Hello Everyone, I am from Australia and after months of visiting a number of surgeons I have finaly decided that surgery is the only way to go . I have planned it for October 14 2004, I have a 51 degree curve and need a T8 to L3/4 fusion (no long compared to some of you). I am 34 years of age and have a WONDERFUL husband and 2 little children (4 and 2 years of age). I am going to visit my surgeon again on the 24th July to ask loads more questions in which I have forgotten to ask at other times. There is one thing I need to know (as I am very new to all the terminology and EVERYTHIGN basically).... I have a hump on my back (ribs) cause my spine is not only curved but twists. Is this normal with all scoliosis patients? The doc said he will try and get the bone graft from the rib cage and do something about the hump. Also, I am an Event Manager.. is planning to go back to work in late January way to soon or is it acheivable?
Thanks for all your stories on the forum - its great to know I have finally come to a place where I can chat about it!
xx Kylie-Ann
Thanks for all your stories on the forum - its great to know I have finally come to a place where I can chat about it!
xx Kylie-Ann
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