Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum, and thought I'd come here for some opinions/support! I am 25 and was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 10. My main curvature - primarily in the thoracic region - has steadily progressed since my diagnosis by about two degrees each year. My large curve is now at 52 degrees. I decided to have the surgery only a few months ago, with fear of my scoliosis continuing to worsen, and wanting to get the surgery "out of the way" while I'm still young; thus making it a bit easier of a recovery. My doctor would be fusing T2-L1. I know I won't lose TOO much mobility being fused only to L1, but I am an avid snowboarder, and worry that I won't be able to "twist and turn" as freely as I do now. I am permitted to snowboard again one year after surgery, in March 2010. Has anyone else tried snowboarding since their fusion? I am pretty nervous about it, as snowboarding is a huge passion of mine - fast speed, jumps, etc. Additionally, I plan to travel for a quick weekend trip (2 hour flight) 1.5 months post-op...think I'll be okay?
Anyway, advice would be appreciated! Also, anything I should do to "prepare" myself for the surgery? I am actually quite worried about going blind, as my surgeon said it's a risk... a small risk... but still a risk nonetheless.
I'm new to the forum, and thought I'd come here for some opinions/support! I am 25 and was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 10. My main curvature - primarily in the thoracic region - has steadily progressed since my diagnosis by about two degrees each year. My large curve is now at 52 degrees. I decided to have the surgery only a few months ago, with fear of my scoliosis continuing to worsen, and wanting to get the surgery "out of the way" while I'm still young; thus making it a bit easier of a recovery. My doctor would be fusing T2-L1. I know I won't lose TOO much mobility being fused only to L1, but I am an avid snowboarder, and worry that I won't be able to "twist and turn" as freely as I do now. I am permitted to snowboard again one year after surgery, in March 2010. Has anyone else tried snowboarding since their fusion? I am pretty nervous about it, as snowboarding is a huge passion of mine - fast speed, jumps, etc. Additionally, I plan to travel for a quick weekend trip (2 hour flight) 1.5 months post-op...think I'll be okay?
Anyway, advice would be appreciated! Also, anything I should do to "prepare" myself for the surgery? I am actually quite worried about going blind, as my surgeon said it's a risk... a small risk... but still a risk nonetheless.
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