Hi everyone! I was scheduled for my surgery Feb.18th, 2013. And I really felt so privileged to have a chance with Dr.Lenke to get fixed, I hated to complain. But I am so excited about this latest news about moving me up to Oct. 29th, I'm reeling!!! I am getting pretty run down. Pain alone will do that. Anyway, just wanted to share this with you all. I will be checking in as soon as it gets closer. Time will go fast now! I am so glad this place is here! Thinking of you all with warm thoughts! Linda.
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My surgery date has been moved up to Oct.29th!!! YES!!!
Linda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017Tags: None
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That's great news, Boomer! Pain is VERY wearing on a person. From what I understand, only a few even qualify to see Dr. Lenke and you are in the best hands. Even though I'm not in your shoes, I'll try to be here and be as supportive as I can. Take care.
Rohrer01Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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I am so excited & scared!!
Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostWhat great news. Time will go quickly by now
Warm thoughts, LindaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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Hi Linda,
It must be comforting to know that you will be in such good hands this time. I'm sure the time will fly. Good luck!__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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That's great news, Linda. I'm glad you don't have to wait too much longer.Karen
Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
Rib Hump-GONE!
Age-60 at the time of surgery
Now 66
Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
Retired Kdgn. Teacher
See photobucket link for:
Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/
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Totally awesome!!! I am so pleased for you! Not much longer and your walker will go into a garage sale!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!
SusanAdult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod
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Linda--
I was so happy to come on here and see your news. That's just terrific! You will do great. So glad the wait is shortened. Best wishes. 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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Thank! Thanks! All of you!!
I am still in shock I think. And I truley am feeling blessed today!! To have this place to come to is so comforting. I can truthfully say this isn't any too soon. I am in lots of pain,but I'm trying to focus on the afterwards~~~ and how good it will feel to have my ribs off my pelvic bone. I am drinking boost, as I am compromised when it comes to eating food. My tummy is smashed someplace in there, and not letting me keep much down. So many complication, as you all know. So here's to Oct. 29th. I will be checking in here quite often now. So get used to me(smiles). Hope you are all having a "good" day. I know some are in more pain, and my heart goes out to you. Prayers for all~~~LindaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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Linda,
I was just reading your signature. How awful! All of this started with a lumbar fusion with NO scoliosis present? Wow! I'm curious as to how your ribs could possibly be on your hips with instrumentation all the way up to T4? Do you have broken rods? I'm so sorry your first surgeons did such horrible jobs and left you in so much pain. At least you "know" what kind of pain to expect post-op. Just think, you'll be on your way to feeling better in no time. I'm sure it will fly by as you try to get things in order for your surgery. Keep drinking those nutritional shakes and get as healthy as you can. My heart goes out to you! ((((HUGS))))Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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Great news Linda. It won't be long now.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Originally posted by rohrer01 View PostLinda,
I was just reading your signature. How awful! All of this started with a lumbar fusion with NO scoliosis present? Wow! I'm curious as to how your ribs could possibly be on your hips with instrumentation all the way up to T4? Do you have broken rods? I'm so sorry your first surgeons did such horrible jobs and left you in so much pain. At least you "know" what kind of pain to expect post-op. Just think, you'll be on your way to feeling better in no time. I'm sure it will fly by as you try to get things in order for your surgery. Keep drinking those nutritional shakes and get as healthy as you can. My heart goes out to you! ((((HUGS))))
Warmly,LindaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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Keep up your strength
Linda, You said that you are trying to keep up your strength....are you eating OK? I worry that you are in so much pain that you might go to bed instead of eating. I remember one of my doctors saying that I was a good surgical candidate because, "I didn't eat like a bird." That was a strange comment, but I believe that he was saying that sometimes, people are in so much pain that their nutrition suffers. Then, they are not as good surgical candidates. So, if you are having difficulty eating, I suggest protein shakes or small meals every 2-3 hours and nibbling on cheese/whole wheat crackers and peanut butter in celery or beef jerky, or whatever protein source you enjoy. Maybe even an adult or pregnancy multivitamin.
You DESERVE an awesome back and I love your spirit! HUGS and wishing you well. SusanAdult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod
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