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    I just spoke to my doctor's office and I am now scheduled to have my surgery on November 11. I would have to say I am more nervous now about it then I was at just thinking about it. I guess it is now reality that it is going to happen. I have great comfort though in knowing that there will be light at the end of this after reading all of your post and how successful everyone's surgeries have been. I am just looking forward to the pain going away.
    Age: 40
    Diagnosed @ at of 11
    Muscle Stimulator for 1 year
    Milwaukee Brace from 1982-1987 47* (center curve)
    (was told would never get worse)
    Surgery November 11, 2009
    Fused T6-T12
    Pre Op 25* - 54* - 40*
    Post Op 24* - 33* - 21*

  • #2
    I know exactly what you're saying.

    Also, now that I have a date scheduled, the "Don't do it" crowd is out in full force.
    Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
    Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
    Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011

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    • #3
      I am very fortunate that my family all understands the pain that I am in and knows that this is the only real solution so none of them are telling me I should not do it. They will be a great support when I have the surgery done. I am very thankful.
      Age: 40
      Diagnosed @ at of 11
      Muscle Stimulator for 1 year
      Milwaukee Brace from 1982-1987 47* (center curve)
      (was told would never get worse)
      Surgery November 11, 2009
      Fused T6-T12
      Pre Op 25* - 54* - 40*
      Post Op 24* - 33* - 21*

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      • #4
        Same here. Everyone saw the pain I was subjected to through the years, and I was waiting for technology to improve. By the time I made my decision, everyone was saying "its about time"

        I still waited from May 2005 to Jan2008.

        Things have come a long way in just the last few years.

        Do you know how many times I've heard "Ed, go to a real Doctor?" .............

        I've heard that hundreds of times through the years.......It was growing old fast.

        After scheduling, you pretty much turn into a zombie........You think, Oh no, what did I do here????

        Get into the best shape you can, eat right,exercise and build up your immune systems. You guys will do fine.

        Ed
        49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
        Pre surgery curves T70,L70
        ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
        Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

        Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

        My x-rays
        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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