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    I saw the doctor this week for my one month post op. Can"t believe it has been 1 month already. Feeling really good. The doctor was very happy with the recovery at this point. I am down to taking my tramadol and tylenol only when I go to bed and when I get up in the morning. He was also very happy about my walking. Now that it has turned really cold and starting to snow around here it is very difficult to get outside and walk so I started going to my in-laws and use their treadmill. I am able to walk 20 minutes about every other day. I would like to thank everyone that gave me advise on what to expect after this surgery. I have listened to all of it and it has help so much. I would have to say that it is the big reason as to why I have been able to do this so well.
    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
    And more fantastic news!

    Lois, It will get better every day.

    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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    • #3
      Wow Loris, it seems you've exceeded everyone's expectations! Congrats!
      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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      • #4
        Lois--You're walking that much on the treadmill after a month? That's tremendous. A much better idea than on the slippery sidewalks, that's for sure. Good luck as you continue to heal. 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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        • #5
          Whoops I mean Lois! I was copying Ed.
          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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          • #6
            Hi Loris,

            Good news is always welcome here. It sounds like you are having a great recovery!!!

            More power to you, and keep up the good work. Keep us informed because, it's always great to here when someone is having a good recovery.

            Cheers people up,
            Shari

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            • #7
              Congrats!

              Congrats!!!
              Your words give me so much hope!!! So I thank you!
              My surgery is scheduled for February 17, 2010.
              How did you feel in the weeks before your surgery?
              Please continue to write updates on here...I would love to see your progress.
              Thanks,
              Mel

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              • #8
                Originally posted by huskymom View Post
                Congrats!!!
                Your words give me so much hope!!! So I thank you!
                My surgery is scheduled for February 17, 2010.
                How did you feel in the weeks before your surgery?
                Please continue to write updates on here...I would love to see your progress.
                Thanks,
                Mel
                The weeks before the surgery I was in a lot of pain. I could not walk more than about 5 minutes or stand on my feet very long. I was taking hydrocodone before the surgery just to get comfortable after working all day. I can say now that all of that pain is gone. I would do this surgery all over again it has been so worth it. You will do great.
                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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                • #9
                  That's good to hear! Especially for those facing this surgery. Keep up the good work Loris.
                  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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