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Tomorrow I head back to the OR for the doctor to replace my bone graft. It's been almost 2 monthes since my initial spinal fusion. In the last week and a half I have made huge progress in getting around and now I will be knocked back down to square one. I can honestly say that I'm more nervous about tomorrow than I was for my initial surgery. Maybe that's because I know what to expect. Tonight I am a nervous wreck, so please say tons of prayers for me. I will post an update when I can! Thanks!
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Hi Jenny,
I will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. I have to hope that it will really be an easier surgery than the original, because all the spine straightening has been done (and hardware in?). Anyway, I sure hope so.
Good luck, and please let us know how you are doing.
Take care,
GayleGayle, age 50
Oct 2010 fusion T8-sacrum w/ pelvic fixation
Feb 2012 lumbar revision for broken rods @ L2-3-4
Sept 2015 major lumbar A/P revision for broken rods @ L5-S1
mom of Leah, 15 y/o, Diagnosed '08 with 26* T JIS (age 6)
2010 VBS Dr Luhmann Shriners St Louis
2017 curves stable/skeletely mature
also mom of Torrey, 12 y/o son, 16* T, stable -
Hi Jenny-
I've been thinking about you all night and will continue thinking about you all day tomorrow. I am sure everything will go well this time. All you need to do is think positive for your children. They need you. You'll just go in the hospital tomorrow, go to sleep, and then when you wake up it will all be over and you'll finally be on the "other side"! I'll definately post an update for you on this forum if I see any messages from your husband on fb. I know it's hard, but try to get some rest tonight.
I'll be praying for you and your family and so will everyone on this forum. We are all behind you!
Good luck and we'll talk soon,
JenSurgery date: June 8, 2010 with Dr. Boachie
Thoracic curve: 55 degrees, corrected to 25 degrees
Lumbar curve: 58 degrees, corrected to 27 degrees
Posterior-only surgery, Levels T3-L3
31 year old mother of 2 young kidsComment
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Jenny--
We're all behind you and wish you the very best tomorrow. You'll do great. Lots of positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. 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.Comment
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Thank you all. It is so nice to have the support from everyone here. I better get to bed now!Comment
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I can't imagine how tough it's been on you, facing this. Sleep well, you're almost there!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 freeComment
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Jenny -- You're in my thoughts and prayers this morning. I'll look forward to hearing from you.
GlendaGlenda
Age 66 Georgia (63 at time of surgery)
Bi-lateral laminectomy 2006
Kyphoscoliosis, approx 38* lumbar scoliosis, stenosis, disk herniations, lower back and hip pain, w/radiating pain, stinging and numbness in legs.
A/P fusion (T10-S2) 5/17/10 and 5/20/10
Dr Yoon, Emory Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Pleased with outcomeComment
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You are in my thoughts this morning Jenny. I'm looking forward to reading your update. I hope all is going well.__________________________________________
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 degreesComment
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Hi Jenny,
You're in my thoughts this morning, and pretty soon you'll be on the recovery side.
Please let us know how you are doing when you can.Gayle, age 50
Oct 2010 fusion T8-sacrum w/ pelvic fixation
Feb 2012 lumbar revision for broken rods @ L2-3-4
Sept 2015 major lumbar A/P revision for broken rods @ L5-S1
mom of Leah, 15 y/o, Diagnosed '08 with 26* T JIS (age 6)
2010 VBS Dr Luhmann Shriners St Louis
2017 curves stable/skeletely mature
also mom of Torrey, 12 y/o son, 16* T, stableComment
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Jenny, You're in my thoughts and prayers as well. Tomorrow you'll be back in recovery. Looking forward to seeing your posts in the weeks to come.Debra
Age 45
Pre - surgery Thoracic 69, Lumbar 48
Post-surgery Thoracic 37, Lumbar 39 (unfused)
Fused T4-T12
Milwaukee braced, 11 years old to 15 yo
Surgery Sept. 1st, 2010 Dr. BoachieComment
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Jenny,
I can't wait for you to feel better. I will be praying for you today and in the coming week for your safe and final recovery....
Hugs....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 correctComment
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Thinking of you Jenny. Good luck!
Janet36 year young cardiac RN
old curve C 29, T 70, L 50
new curve C 7, T 23, L 20
Surgery June 11, UCH, Dr. Cronen T2-L5, posterior
Revision December 20 L5-S1 with pelvic fixation
and Osteotomy to L3 at Tampa General HospitalComment
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Jenny,
You are in my thoughts and prayers today. After all you've been through, you certainly deserve smooth sailing from now on. Best of luck with a speedy recovery from today's surgery.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/Comment
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Jenny, I am wishing for you a successful outcome and a speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Chris, Austin, TX
age:58
80 degree thoracic/36 degree lumbar curves
Surgery 8/2/10, Anterior Cervical Decompression/Fusion
C4/5, C5/6, C6/7
New Surgery date 10/25/2010, T-2 to Pelvis, posterior
Dr. Matthew Geck, Seton Spine and Scoliosis CenterComment
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Jenny,
Thinking of you and wishing you the best!!! Send an update soon.
Evelynage 48
80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.Comment
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