I've been a member here for a few months now but I have been extremely busy with everything so just thought I'd properly introduce myself.
I'm Alyssa (you can call me Lyssie if you like) I'm 19 and live in Guildford.
I was 11 when I was diagnosed with Scoliosis and Pectus Excavatum. I only saw a general orthopeadic Dr at my local hospital untill I had stopped growing and she didn't know why the Scoliosis was still getting worse. So she sent me to Mr Khai Lam in London (the private London Bridge Hospital) who is a Consultant Spinal Surgeon. So when I was 17 I had anterior fusion with instrumentation at T11-L3!
Earlier this year in January, I had a Ravitch procedure to correct the Pectus Excavatum and was discharged from my Thoracic Surgeons care. But recently my chest has sadly sunken back in again so I am due to see the Thoracic surgeon on monday (16th).
Now... on Monday (16th) I'm also having Facet Joint Injections and Nerve Root Injections for pain in my spine under my fusion and sciatica. I get so much pain and it frustrates me a lot! So... I just hope these injections work and I hope there is something my Thorcic surgeon can do for my re-sunken chest.
Thanks for hearing me out,
Oh and I dont know who else I know on here but I know toni, she's great!
Take care, Lyssie xx
I'm Alyssa (you can call me Lyssie if you like) I'm 19 and live in Guildford.
I was 11 when I was diagnosed with Scoliosis and Pectus Excavatum. I only saw a general orthopeadic Dr at my local hospital untill I had stopped growing and she didn't know why the Scoliosis was still getting worse. So she sent me to Mr Khai Lam in London (the private London Bridge Hospital) who is a Consultant Spinal Surgeon. So when I was 17 I had anterior fusion with instrumentation at T11-L3!
Earlier this year in January, I had a Ravitch procedure to correct the Pectus Excavatum and was discharged from my Thoracic Surgeons care. But recently my chest has sadly sunken back in again so I am due to see the Thoracic surgeon on monday (16th).
Now... on Monday (16th) I'm also having Facet Joint Injections and Nerve Root Injections for pain in my spine under my fusion and sciatica. I get so much pain and it frustrates me a lot! So... I just hope these injections work and I hope there is something my Thorcic surgeon can do for my re-sunken chest.
Thanks for hearing me out,
Oh and I dont know who else I know on here but I know toni, she's great!
Take care, Lyssie xx
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