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I was noticing that Geish had same-day hardware removal scheduled for the 11th, and Sidney (13) was scheduled today. Had anyone heard how they're doing? My prayers are with them both!
Lisa
Lisa
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Lisa MS
age 46
Braced 1976 - 1980, corrected to 19" then
Spinal fusion, a/p, 8 vertebrae, 11/17/08
Lumbar curve was 57 degrees, now 24 degrees
Dr. Doug Wong, Panorama Ortho, Golden, Colo. -
I heard from Geish very early in the morning on the 12th-- her surgery went well, but she was experiencing pain-- trying to get the pain med situation settled in. She said she would write more later. Anyway, she was doing fine, other than the pain.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 -
I'm glad Geish's surgery is over. I hope the pain subsides quickly.__________________________________________
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 degreesComment
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Best wishes to both! I'm sure they'll do fine, but its always nice to hear they are doing well.
BradSurgeries July 26th & August 3rd 1983 (12 years old)
Still have 57 degree curve
2 Harrington rods
Luque method used
Dr David Bradford
Twin Cities Scoliosis Center
Preop xray (with brace on)
Postop xrayComment
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sidney doing fine
Sidney is out of surgery and recovering well. Please see Hey WNCMom! thread for full post. And thanks for asking!
Mary EllenComment
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So relieved to hear that surgery went well for Geish & Sidney. Thinking of you both & wishing you speedy recovery
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Ditto!!! God bless both of you!Originally posted by discombobulated View PostSo relieved to hear that surgery went well for Geish & Sidney. Thinking of you both & wishing you speedy recoveryPosterior fusion T5-L1 May 5, 2003-age 43
Posterior revision, thoracotomy,fusion T2-L2 April 8, 2008-age 49
Fusion extension C1-L2 evacuation left pulmonary effusion May 9, 2008, age 49
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Thought I would give a little update. I have the pain under control now and I figured out why they give you that wonderful little button to push when you stay in the hospital. This surgery hurt more than the original surgery. I think its because I didn't get that delicious shot in the spine this time that kept it numb for a few days. I have developed a rash from the tape they used to hold the drape in place during the surgery. It goes from hip to hip and looks like I was swatted with a ruler. It is very tender and painful. nothing I have tried has helped. I am just dusting it with corn starch now and at least it doesn't seem to be getting any worse.
The hardware they removed turned out to be two hook pieces. They look really cool and my 15 year old wants me to make jewelry out of them. The actual surgery went really well and I was out of the hospital by 4:30 and we were home by 8. Sorry for the rambling, I think its medication induced! I'll try to repost when my head is clear.
xo GeishGeish
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 backComment
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Glad to hear you are OK Geish. Cortisone cream might help with the rash if it gets any worse. I ended up with a rash all over my entire torso after the first surgery. It itched like crazy and took several weeks to finally go away. SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.Comment
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My goodness Alicia, are you saying that you were home the same day? What a woman I had a bad gash on my face after the surgery, not sure what it was from. They kept putting antibiotic ointment on it in the hospital which seemed to help it. I hope your tape marks go away soon.
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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 degreesComment
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Good to hear from you Geish. I hope the rash clears up quickly and you can concentrate on your recovery. I too, am amazed you were sent home the same day. It's incredible how quickly some people are sent home these days. I've even heard of certain cardiac surgery where patients are sent home on the same day.
Having said that, I know where I'd rather be.
Take care and keep us up to date!
JenSurgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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