Hi all. I am 57 years old with a 90 degree thoracic curve, but I don't have, and have never had pain! I have pretty good posture so most people say they hardly notice my scoliosis. I have two sons and have had a very normal life, and have experienced very little, if any, limitations due to my scoliosis.
Two years ago I began to feel my curve progressing; I felt as if the muscles around my spine were working harder to hold my body "up," as it were. With great hope I went to see Dr. Woggon of the Clear Institute in St. Cloud. I was pleased when I left, but I began to feel that my scoliosis actually worsened, that my back muscles were not working at all and my rib hump was more to the side and more prominent.
I saw Dr. Boachie and he advised that I go with the more conservative posterior only surgery, and not aim for a "home run" but try to get some improvement of the deformity and stop the progression. I am a teacher and have good insurance. I plan on seeing Dr. Lonner for a second opinion.
Dr. Boachie will not give me the names of any patients to speak with until I book the surgery, which is frustrating...
It is difficult to undergo such a drastic surgery when I am in no pain. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? Of course, Chris, I don't want to be the lady in the church! Does the surgery lengthen your life? I was told by the chiropractor in Minnesota that research indicates that scoliosis shortens your life by 15 years!
I'm just starting to learn what the surgery actually entails, and this forum is so helpful! I am worried about having pain for the rest of my life.
I wonder if negative outcomes are filtered out of this site.
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.
Joy
Two years ago I began to feel my curve progressing; I felt as if the muscles around my spine were working harder to hold my body "up," as it were. With great hope I went to see Dr. Woggon of the Clear Institute in St. Cloud. I was pleased when I left, but I began to feel that my scoliosis actually worsened, that my back muscles were not working at all and my rib hump was more to the side and more prominent.
I saw Dr. Boachie and he advised that I go with the more conservative posterior only surgery, and not aim for a "home run" but try to get some improvement of the deformity and stop the progression. I am a teacher and have good insurance. I plan on seeing Dr. Lonner for a second opinion.
Dr. Boachie will not give me the names of any patients to speak with until I book the surgery, which is frustrating...
It is difficult to undergo such a drastic surgery when I am in no pain. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? Of course, Chris, I don't want to be the lady in the church! Does the surgery lengthen your life? I was told by the chiropractor in Minnesota that research indicates that scoliosis shortens your life by 15 years!
I'm just starting to learn what the surgery actually entails, and this forum is so helpful! I am worried about having pain for the rest of my life.
I wonder if negative outcomes are filtered out of this site.
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.
Joy
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