I am a 55 year old woman who has been in significant pain for over 2 years now. I was never clearly diagnosed with scoliosis until 2002. I had an incident 2 years ago and since then I have seen many many doctors from local orthopedic surgeons to the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia who eventually sent me to Dr. Boachi. I have an S curve with a 49 degree curve at top and 41 degree at bottom. Everyone says I hide my curve well.
I am scheduled for Spinal Fusion T4 - S1 surgery with Dr Boachi at Hospital for Special Surgery NYC in April
I have heard nothing but wonderful things about HSS and Dr. Boachi but I am terrified and NotReadyYet because I don't know what to expect and could use some advise and information.
1. Do I need to be concerned about insurance coverage? Do I rely on the doctors office or contact my insurance myself?
2. What should I do now to prepare? During the last 2 years I have done little exercise and have gained weight.
3. What about blood donations? Do I have to do that now for April? How much and how often?
4. How much pain is it after the surgery?
5. What can I expect to be like once I get home? Do I need a bed downstairs? Do I need constant care or can I be alone?
6. Will I really be taller?
7. What else should I be asking?
I would love to hear about people's experience and will begin to search this site.
Thanks to all in advance.
I am scheduled for Spinal Fusion T4 - S1 surgery with Dr Boachi at Hospital for Special Surgery NYC in April
I have heard nothing but wonderful things about HSS and Dr. Boachi but I am terrified and NotReadyYet because I don't know what to expect and could use some advise and information.
1. Do I need to be concerned about insurance coverage? Do I rely on the doctors office or contact my insurance myself?
2. What should I do now to prepare? During the last 2 years I have done little exercise and have gained weight.
3. What about blood donations? Do I have to do that now for April? How much and how often?
4. How much pain is it after the surgery?
5. What can I expect to be like once I get home? Do I need a bed downstairs? Do I need constant care or can I be alone?
6. Will I really be taller?
7. What else should I be asking?
I would love to hear about people's experience and will begin to search this site.
Thanks to all in advance.
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