I had my six-month follow-up today. I'm healing well, I still have some pain, but amazingly on lots of days I have none! This is a huge change from pre-op. My surgeon looked at my x-rays, and said "looks like there's been no change"... *insert random chatter here* and then... "I don't think I need to see you again unless there are any problems".... !!!!
For me, that is a triumph. While I know I have a long journey ahead of me, and there are lots of things that 'could' happen... Its nice to know that I am for the first time in my life, not on the actively monitored for scoliosis progression list. I'm not counting my chickens... but YAY! I have been seeing my surgeon every year or couple of years since I was a teen. He said since I looked so shocked that he will give me a follow up in two years, but that's really only for my own benefit.
So... what else is happening in my life? Well, I'm back at the gym, and I hired a trainer to help me keep motivated and on track (I'm not wealthy, I just thought it was important enough to try and keep strong).
I'm working on my thesis, which is tough work to stay motivated.
My mum is recovering from yet another cancer op, but is doing really well and the prognosis is good. It's just one of those ones that they chop out on a regular basis.
I felt really nervous going in to see the surgeon today, and even though the outcome was good, I still felt a bit down. I think it's more about, I wish I never had this, I don't want to go through this on a regular basis, and I'm sick of hospitals, doctors, and pain. Hopefully the pain is nearly over. I really just had a bad couple of days which I think were tied in with mums surgery and the worry with that. I have noticed if I am stressed or upset the pain is worse. Until mum's cancer was diagnosed I was feeling pretty amazing. Sometimes, it is hard to be brave and stay positive, even when the news is all good.
For me, that is a triumph. While I know I have a long journey ahead of me, and there are lots of things that 'could' happen... Its nice to know that I am for the first time in my life, not on the actively monitored for scoliosis progression list. I'm not counting my chickens... but YAY! I have been seeing my surgeon every year or couple of years since I was a teen. He said since I looked so shocked that he will give me a follow up in two years, but that's really only for my own benefit.
So... what else is happening in my life? Well, I'm back at the gym, and I hired a trainer to help me keep motivated and on track (I'm not wealthy, I just thought it was important enough to try and keep strong).
I'm working on my thesis, which is tough work to stay motivated.
My mum is recovering from yet another cancer op, but is doing really well and the prognosis is good. It's just one of those ones that they chop out on a regular basis.
I felt really nervous going in to see the surgeon today, and even though the outcome was good, I still felt a bit down. I think it's more about, I wish I never had this, I don't want to go through this on a regular basis, and I'm sick of hospitals, doctors, and pain. Hopefully the pain is nearly over. I really just had a bad couple of days which I think were tied in with mums surgery and the worry with that. I have noticed if I am stressed or upset the pain is worse. Until mum's cancer was diagnosed I was feeling pretty amazing. Sometimes, it is hard to be brave and stay positive, even when the news is all good.
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