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  • #16
    Good luck, Sally!!
    Chris
    A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
    Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
    Post-op curve: 12 degrees
    Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York

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    • #17
      Thinking of you Sally!

      Can't wait to hear that you are skating and moving to NC and and and, Pain-free! Praying for you...

      Amy
      Amy
      58 yrs old, diagnosed at 31, never braced
      Measured T-64, L-65 in 2009
      Measured T-57, L-56 in 2010, different doc
      2 lumbar levels spondylolisthesis
      Exercising to correct

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      • #18
        Sally,

        I just found this thread. I'm sorry you have to go through more surgery, but of course you know you are in the best hands. Hopefully, this one will be a piece of cake, compared to the first.

        I can't believe you have so much going on and this surgery in the middle of it. Yes, please keep us posted. You will be in my prayers.
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        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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        • #19
          All the best for Monday, Sally. Soon you'll be back on track again and back to your busy life!
          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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          • #20
            Same from me, Sally. Best wishes and I hope this takes care of things for you. Will be thinking of you Monday and prayers for a great outcome. 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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            • #21
              Thanks to all (Vali, Rita R, Jess, Chris, Amy, Debbe, Jennifer G and Janet)for your well wishes and prayers. I will keep you posted in a few days.
              Sally
              Diagnosed 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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              • #22
                Good luck Sally, and thinking of you and sending you scoli best wishes from across the waters.

                Now though, I think it will be finished, so hope you are feeling ok.

                Lorraine.
                Operated on in 1966, harrington rods inserted from T4 to L3, here in Australia. Fusion of the said vertebrae as well. Problems for the last 14 years with pain.
                Something I feel deeply,"Life is like money,you can spend it anyway you wish, but can only spend it once.

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                • #23
                  Hi all,

                  My surgery went well, just four hours this time. Dr. Rand was able to access the area of stenosis without having to remove any screws or rods which is a very good thing. I am in a moderate amount of pain, but that shouldn't last too long. I just have to wait now for the swelling to go down to see if the procedure worked. I am going home today which makes me very happy. It's about 65 degrees outside and Spring in in full bloom. Can't wait to sleep in my own bed tonight. I'm glad it is over. More later.

                  Thanks to all my Forum friends and all your good thoughts and prayers.

                  Sally
                  Diagnosed 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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                  • #24
                    So pleased to hear everything went well for you Sally. Hope this resolves the nerve pain. You rest and take care now. Chris

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by loves to skate View Post
                      Hi all,

                      My surgery went well, just four hours this time. Dr. Rand was able to access the area of stenosis without having to remove any screws or rods which is a very good thing. I am in a moderate amount of pain, but that shouldn't last too long. I just have to wait now for the swelling to go down to see if the procedure worked. I am going home today which makes me very happy. It's about 65 degrees outside and Spring in in full bloom. Can't wait to sleep in my own bed tonight. I'm glad it is over. More later.

                      Thanks to all my Forum friends and all your good thoughts and prayers.

                      Sally
                      Hi Sally...

                      Glad it's over. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it takes care of the pain issue.

                      Regards,
                      Linda
                      Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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                      Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
                      Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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                      • #26
                        Great to hear from you Sally and that you will be in your own bed tonight. Very best wishes for a smooth recovery and 100% success!
                        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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                        • #27
                          congratulations Sally...it is over and now you can rest and heal in your own home...hope the swelling goes down quickly and that the pain is gone the same way!

                          jess

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                          • #28
                            Great news Sally. Hope all has been fixed. Fingers crossed!
                            Vali
                            44 years young! now 45
                            Surgery - June 1st, 2009
                            Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
                            St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
                            Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
                            Post -op - 5 degrees
                            T11 - S1 Posterior
                            L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior Fusion

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                            • #29
                              good news Sally!! Feel better & I hope this did the trick.
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                              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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                              • #30
                                Great news! We will await your news of long-term results.
                                1966 fusion in Buffalo of 11 thoracic vertebrae, with Harrington rod

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