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Gayle,
Glad to hear your surgery went well. Here's to a complete and rapid pain free recovery.
Sally
Glad to hear your surgery went well. Here's to a complete and rapid pain free recovery.
Sally
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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. -
No vent how wonderful! I am amazed at the length. of surgery! Hope all continues to do well! MaryComment
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what wonderful news!
may you have a smooth, uneventful recovery!
jessComment
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Great news Gayle!!__________________________________________
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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The news couldn't be better!
Thanks for updating us Cara.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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Great news!!! So glad that a second surgery won't be necessary!!mariaf305@yahoo.com
Mom to David, age 17, braced June 2000 to March 2004
Vertebral Body Stapling 3/10/04 for 40 degree curve (currently mid 20's)
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http://pediatricspinefoundation.org/Comment
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Gayle--
Wonderful news! May the healing begin!! 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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What wonderful news!
MelissaComment
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Cara,
Thanks for posting. I'm so glad to hear Gayle's surgery went well. I'm hoping she has a smooth recovery.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
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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.
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Gayle,
So glad to hear it! Post when you feel up to it; we'll be thinking of you!
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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Hi,
I thought I would share an update to let you know that Gayle is coming along overall pretty well in her recovery. She was moved out of ICU and it sounds like her recovery itself is free of any major complications. Unfortunately she has been dealing with a significant amount of pain, and several less than compassionate nurses
Her hematocrit levels were low today so the doctor ordered two units of blood which hopefully that will help her feel better soon. She did stand up yesterday,and hopefully today she might be able to walk a little.
I know she will greatly appreciate all of the well wishes and thoughts and prayers being sent her way!
-CaraLast edited by nate03; 10-14-2010, 04:18 AM.Cara, Mom to Nathan
Diagnosed 24 deg. in July 2007, progressed to 38 deg. by August 2007
Boston Back Brace 8/07 – 12/07
VBS 12/10/07 Boston Children's Hospital
Dr. Hresko
40 Degrees before VBS
11 Degrees now!! (2012)
Nathan's VBS Video
www.vertebralstapling.comComment
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Thanks so much Cara!
The 2 units of blood should pick her up a lot. I also had 2 units on about the second or third day and it worked a treat.
I hope they manage to get the pain under control quickly. It's so miserable until they get the meds worked out. But no major complications is excellent news and what we all want to hear. Tell her it gets better and never let her forget that fact.
Thanks for caring enough to let us know.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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That is great advice Jennifer, I will give her that message!
-CaraCara, Mom to Nathan
Diagnosed 24 deg. in July 2007, progressed to 38 deg. by August 2007
Boston Back Brace 8/07 – 12/07
VBS 12/10/07 Boston Children's Hospital
Dr. Hresko
40 Degrees before VBS
11 Degrees now!! (2012)
Nathan's VBS Video
www.vertebralstapling.comComment
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Hope she gets the pain under control soon
SHe is in my prayers
MelissaComment
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I'm so glad that's over with...and no second surgery! Yay!
Gayle, hang in there. I hope they are able to quickly find a way to manage your pain and once your recovery is over I hope you are amazed and joyful because you are leading a pain free life.daughter, 12, diagnosed 8/07 with 19T/13L
-Braced in spinecor 10/07 - 8/12 with excellent in brace correction and stable/slightly decreased out of brace curves.
-Introduced Providence brace as adjunct at night in 11/2011 in anticipation of growth spurt. Curves still stable.
-Currently in Boston Brace. Growth spurt is here and curves (and rotation) have increased to 23T/17LComment
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