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  • Good luck Monday, Janet!

    Just a quick note to let you know I will be thinking of you tomorrow (Aus. time.) The worst is almost over. Soon you will be looking forward to every new day which could potentially bring an improvement of some kind, and usually does.

    Wishing you all the very best and looking forward to hearing about your recovery when you're ready.
    Surgery 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 free

  • #2
    Jen--
    Thank you so much. Got my central line in and am all ready to go, I guess. It seems like I've already been here for a week and it was just Thurs. night. I so went to get going with this. I think I will have my husband post a little update on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks again and hope you are still doing well. Janet
    Janet

    61 years old--57 for surgery

    Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
    Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
    Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
    Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
    T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

    All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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    • #3
      Janet-- my thoughts and prayers are with you too. It's almost time! That is so exciting! I'll look forward to that post from your husband-- and then it won't be long till you're able to post yourself again. Big hugs, Susie
      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

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      • #4
        Good luck Janet. I'm looking forward to an update on you!!
        __________________________________________
        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 degrees

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        • #5
          Janet,
          I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and sending prayers your way. We'll be on the lookout for updates - you just do what they tell you to do sweetie and all will be fine. no worries - just breathe.
          Julie - 51 yrs old

          Dx'd 1973 - 43* thoracic curve / rotation
          Wore Milwaukee brace 1973 - 1979
          Pre-surgery: 63* thoracic / 52* lumbar curves


          Surgeries: P - March 16, 2009 - Fused T3-S2 with pelvic fixation
          A -April 14, 2009 - Fused L5-S1
          Achieved +70% Correction
          Dr. Khaled Kebaish, (and team) Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore


          Standing x-ray
          New Spine 03/19/2009
          New Spine Lateral 03/19/2009

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          • #6
            Good luck, Janet. I was in your shoes 2 weeks ago and can't believe it's already over. Before you know it....you will be on the other side!

            I will be thinking of you!
            Rachel

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            • #7
              Thanks to everyone for all your support and kind wishes! It's ready, get set, go! I'm for the most part doing quite well. Anxious to join you guys on the other side! Take care. Janet
              Janet

              61 years old--57 for surgery

              Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
              Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
              Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
              Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
              T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

              All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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              • #8
                Janet! Im a little late on my well wishes...but I know your in good hands. I hope all goes well w/your surgery. Looking forward to hearing how it went. Take care!

                Lynn
                Lynn -30.... something
                DxD @ 8 yrs old: 10* curve-no brace-no nothin'!
                At age 26: Thorasic 48*/Lumbar 50*
                At age 34: Thorasic 58*/Lumbar 60*
                Posterior T5-L4 Fusion Jan 14th, 2009 w/Dr Tribus
                UW Madison, WI Hospital
                **AFTER: less than 10* Thorasic/15* Lumbar**

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                • #9
                  Any news?

                  Has anyone heard from Janet or her husband yet?
                  At age 56 my curves measured: 48/60/30 with lots of rotation and getting worse
                  Posterior fusion T5-L4 June 30, 2009
                  Excellent correction

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                  • #10
                    Hello

                    Hi. I am Janet's husband and I am having difficulty figuring out how to post a message on the forum. Would you mind letting everyone know that Janet's surgery went extremely well. It was 9 hours. The doctor got done a little ahead of schedule because everything went smoothly.

                    She is doing well. She walked twice today and was placed in a regular room yesterday. She is still having pain but each day gets better. Bob
                    Janet

                    61 years old--57 for surgery

                    Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
                    Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
                    Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
                    Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
                    T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

                    All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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                    • #11
                      Wishing Janet Well

                      Hi Bob,

                      Thanks for posting that good news about Janet. Let her know I'm thinking about her and hope for a speedy, uncomplicated recovery.

                      Sheri /52skeedoo
                      At age 56 my curves measured: 48/60/30 with lots of rotation and getting worse
                      Posterior fusion T5-L4 June 30, 2009
                      Excellent correction

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                      • #12
                        Thanks Bob! Great to know Janet is on the mend and the surgery went well. Sending her best wishes for a smooth recovery!

                        Jen
                        Surgery 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 free

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                        • #13
                          Is Janet home??? I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to hear from her!
                          ~Em

                          Diagnosed at 13, Milw brace-didn't wear it like I should have.
                          pre-surg 78* Thoracic,
                          post-surg 22* Thoracic.
                          Fusion from T2 to L2 scheduled for April 15, 09 in Tulsa, OK

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