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.
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1 month post op
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*Tags: None
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And more fantastic news!
Lois, It will get better every day.
Ed49 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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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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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. JanetJanet
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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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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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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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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Originally posted by huskymom View PostCongrats!!!
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,
MelAge: 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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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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