My name is Staci, and I am 27. I have had scoliosis since I was 12. At the time, the curves were 30* and 34*, with the assurance from my doctor that the curves would not progress. Fast forward to today, 15 years, and two children later, my curves now measure in at 63* and 65*.
For a long time, I was NOT going to even consider surgery, because I had heard so many horror stories about it. But I saw an ad in the People magazine about Baylor's Scoliosis Center. I had never seen a public ad for anything dealing with scoliosis, so I thought, what the heck, I will call and see what they say.
To make a long story short, I decided it is best for me to have surgery to correct this. My rib cage is collapsing in on itself, the pain that I deal with each and every second, of every day, is getting too much to bear. I am already taking pain pills and I don't want to have to do that on a regular basis for the rest of my life. I am only 27...what will my like be like at 50 years old, if I don't do this?
My surgery is scheduled for January 15th in Plano, Texas with Dr. Shelokov. I am deathly scared, but tremedously excited. I joined this forum in hopes to meet other people that I can relate with, and who have dealt with successful surgeries.
I can't wait to meet anyone willing to be my friend!! :]
For a long time, I was NOT going to even consider surgery, because I had heard so many horror stories about it. But I saw an ad in the People magazine about Baylor's Scoliosis Center. I had never seen a public ad for anything dealing with scoliosis, so I thought, what the heck, I will call and see what they say.
To make a long story short, I decided it is best for me to have surgery to correct this. My rib cage is collapsing in on itself, the pain that I deal with each and every second, of every day, is getting too much to bear. I am already taking pain pills and I don't want to have to do that on a regular basis for the rest of my life. I am only 27...what will my like be like at 50 years old, if I don't do this?
My surgery is scheduled for January 15th in Plano, Texas with Dr. Shelokov. I am deathly scared, but tremedously excited. I joined this forum in hopes to meet other people that I can relate with, and who have dealt with successful surgeries.
I can't wait to meet anyone willing to be my friend!! :]
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