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    Hey everyone,

    I just thought I'd write that I'm off to St. Louis this afternoon and am scheduled to be at the hospital at 5:30 tomorrow morning for my 7:30 am surgery. I got my central line put in Friday so I am happy that I will have no IVs in my arms because of that. Wish me luck and I'll try to post later in the week when I am awake enough to. Thanks for all your support, I have learned a TON from this forum!

    Abbie
    aBbiE
    22 yr old F,KU college student
    Kyphoscoliosis...
    Scoliosis (25T, 23L) diagnosed @ 14 yrs old; curves June 08 were 45T, 32L with 18 degree rotation
    Kyphosis of 65 degrees...
    I am missing a lumbar vertebrae

    Surgery 6/30/2008 with Dr. Lawrence Lenke
    Fused T2-L2


    before/after pics
    all smiles!

  • #2
    Abbie,
    Good luck tomorrow! I know everything will go just fine. Stay strong.
    Alicia
    Geish
    47 years old, dx at 13
    +30* to the right, +60* to the left, +30* to the right
    Surgery 12-13-07 - fusion from T4 to sacrum.


    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=267 Pre surgery
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=268 Post surgery
    http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC01091.jpg Xray from the side
    http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...1089-1-1-1.jpg Xray from the back

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    • #3
      Abbie-- I know it's both scary and exciting right now for you. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it in your first post on "the other side"... You'll do great! Hugs, Susie
      71 and plugging along... but having some problems
      2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
      5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
      Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago

      Corrected to 15°
      CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
      10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

      Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of me

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      • #4
        I'll be pulling for you and wishing you well, Abbie. You're in good hands, and I'm sure you're going to be fine.

        Hang tough through the first few weeks and then get ready to enjoy your new life!

        Big hugs, kiddo !

        Pam
        Fusion is NOT the end of the world.
        AIDS Walk Houston 2008 5K @ 33 days post op!


        41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
        Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
        Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston


        VIEW MY X-RAYS
        EMAIL ME

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        • #5
          Good Luck!

          I wish you the best of luck, sweetie, but you won't need it. You are going to come through with flying colors! I remember the day before my surgery (3 weeks ago) and emotionally it was a rollercoaster. That's ok, just ride the coaster! You will be fine!

          I'll be looking forward to a wonderful update. Get some rest tonight and we'll see you on the other side!
          Becky, 46 years old
          Diagnosed at 13 with mild scoliosis
          Ignored until 448/07
          Left thoracic 49* T5-T11
          Right thorocolumbar 60* T11-L4
          Surgery Monday, June 9, 2008 Oklahoma Spine Hospital
          Fused T-10 to L-5
          14 titanium pedicle screws
          Corrected to approx. 10* YEA!!!
          Email

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          • #6
            Hey Abbie, I don't know you yet, but I'm following close behind you. My surgery is 7/3. I will be praying that your expectations will be exceeded, and that your recovery go smoothly. Be strong and optimistic and very, very good to yourself. I look forward to encouraging each other through our recoveries. Blessings to you and your family and friends. Lisa
            Lisa, Portland, OR
            49 y.o.
            46 degree curve L1-L5, mild T curve
            L5-S1 healthy, thankfully
            Lumbar stenosis, osteoarthritis, lumbosacral sponsylosis
            T11-L5 fusion 7/3/08

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            • #7
              Best wishes Abbie! Can't wait to hear from you after surgery. Hang in there girl, it will be over before you know it!

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              • #8
                Good luck Abbie - look forward to hearing how it all went - sending you positive vibes from the UK and really hoping it all goes smoothly. I like that skoshi314 - "ride the coaster" - I guess we will all have to learn to do that! All the best. Louisse
                Diagnosed aged 17 thoracic curve of 40°/48? given brace worn for short time but was then told that I had stopped growing and it wasn’t likely to get worse. Follow ups ‘got lost in the system’ and I chose to ignore until age approx 33, after two children. Now nearly 42yrs curve was progressing (last xrays 67 degrees) and increasing 'backache' so surgery (posterior T3 - L1) went ahead beginning of September 2008 in UK - thoracic curve now approx 20° and I look a lot straighter!

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                • #9
                  praying

                  Abbie,

                  I am praying for you right now as you go through the surgery. The Lord is with you.

                  Scolimich
                  age: 26

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                  • #10
                    Abbie,

                    You are in my thoughts!! I hope it is going well as I type this.
                    __________________________________________
                    Debbe - 50 yrs old

                    Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
                    Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

                    Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
                    Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
                    Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

                    Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
                    Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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                    • #11
                      Good luck, may your surgery be swift and effective
                      45L/40T
                      Surgery 25/1/2010
                      Australia

                      Knowthyself

                      Scoliosis Corrected 25/1/2010 by Dr Angus Gray, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney. Fused T3-L4.

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