My son had his fusion May 20th -everything went really well. He was discharged 5 days later and is doing great at home. He walks up our stairs very well ( with close supervision, of course) He has minor pain and is relieved with pain meds. He is doing much better than I could have imagined before the surgery. He and I are pleased with the results and he is now about 2 inches taller than before the surgery. ( His curve was 55 degree thoracic) We have a long way to go yet, but are very optomistic. If anyone is as nervous as I was before the surgery, please be encouraged by this thread.
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Congratulations on what sounds like a very successful surgery. I hope your son continues to have a great recovery and that your "regular" life gets back on track quickly.
I know what a relief it is to have the surgery be over with finally.Laurie
Mother of Alexander & Zachary:
Alex is 16 years old and in the 11th grade. He has congenital scoliosis due to a hemivertebrae at T10. Wore a TLSO brace for 3 1/2 years. Pre-op curves were T45 & L65; curves post-op are approx. T31 & L34. Had a posterior spinal fusion from T8 to L3 on 7/12/07 at age 12. Doing great now in so many ways, but still working on improving posture.
Zach is 13 years old and very energetic.
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Great to hear! I know I was as nervous as you were before surgery!
It definitely is nice to be on the other side of it. Things will continue to improve. You will be amazed how quickly it gets to the point that you wouldn't even know they had major surgery.Becky
Mom to DD (15) with S 48*+ curve
Had her surgery March 9, 2009
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Sounds like he's making a textbook recovery. Congratulations! I think you'll be amazed at how quickly he recovers. And thanks for posting. It always helps those who are waiting to hear good news about someone else who's been through it.
Mary Ellen
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My experience was very similar with my son. He gained 1 1/2 inches immediately after surgery and in the 8 months since he has gotten taller, and straighter. His recovery was amazing - he was out of hospital in a week, went bushwalking with one of his friends after 2 weeks and was off all pain meds within 3 weeks. Aside from the first few days in hospital he has had a dream run. Anyone who is reading this pre-op, you are in the toughest phase right now. As soon as the operation is over you are moving forward and before you know it, it's a distant memory and you can get on with your life without spending half of it staring at your child's back.
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