My 18 year old son had an anterior spinal fusion on June 30. He was in the hospital for 8 days. 2 weeks after coming home, he began to wear a brace during the time he is up and around.
The brace is uncomfortable. He can't sit for long in a chair. It does seem to be helping him to "straighten up", but he stll leans toward his right (surgery side). He wakes up at least once during the night. He needs help getting in and out of bed. He has lost weight.
I am especially concerned because he is supposed to leave for college in 3 weeks. Will he be ready to go to class, live in the dorm, take care of himself???
We see the dr. next week. Can anyone relate similar experiences? Thank...
The brace is uncomfortable. He can't sit for long in a chair. It does seem to be helping him to "straighten up", but he stll leans toward his right (surgery side). He wakes up at least once during the night. He needs help getting in and out of bed. He has lost weight.
I am especially concerned because he is supposed to leave for college in 3 weeks. Will he be ready to go to class, live in the dorm, take care of himself???
We see the dr. next week. Can anyone relate similar experiences? Thank...
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