Would you describe the kind of surgery you have had done. Some of the experiences described on this site and the National Scoliosis Forum are daunting. The nurse practioner that works with the potential surgery who will do my revision is very positive in her discussion of the post-op period. As experiences go, each one is a subjective event with the client bringing a variety of physical and emotional abilities/disabilities. I am looking for an average experience. I have no co-morbitities except age (64y and counting), Harrington rods of 30 yrs at 34y and a previous spinal fusion at 14 y with no instrumentation. I have the usual flatback, proximal junctional kyphosis, sagittal imbalance and some increasing lumber stiffness but no pain.
Some of the respondants comment on difficulty driving related to sacral screws, dreadful pain and on and on. I am having a hard time wondering if the benefits will withstand the rigors of recovery
I will meet with the surgeon a week from Monday to make a decision.
Any additional insight would be great
Eliz1st
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Some of the respondants comment on difficulty driving related to sacral screws, dreadful pain and on and on. I am having a hard time wondering if the benefits will withstand the rigors of recovery
I will meet with the surgeon a week from Monday to make a decision.
Any additional insight would be great
Eliz1st
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