My ortho’s opinion is that I’ll need surgery at some point, but since I’ve lasted this long and am doing ok, there’s no reason to rush it. In general I agree and can’t imagine taking such drastic measures until I’m truly desperate (for the most part my pain is very manageable). So right now the risks seem much greater than the reward.
BUT I’m feeling like I’m at a bit of a crossroads and would love the advice of my “elders”. I’m 30, recently married, and looking forward to having kids – not right away, but definitely in the next decade. I’ve read lots of accounts of curves progressing more drastically during pregnancy, and again in menopause. I would hate to regret missing an opportunity to prevent this, so my question is this…
For those getting up there in years, whether you’ve had surgery or not, do you regret not having surgery/glad you did when you were younger and stronger? How has your curve progressed through pregnancy/menopause? I realize that every case is different, but would love your thoughts.
I’m in LA and considering going to Dr. Pashman for a 2nd opinion. Maybe if I’m a candidate for the minimally invasive surgery that would make it worth the risk.
*This is my first post and wasn’t sure whether to put it in the surgery forum or not. Feel free to correct.
BUT I’m feeling like I’m at a bit of a crossroads and would love the advice of my “elders”. I’m 30, recently married, and looking forward to having kids – not right away, but definitely in the next decade. I’ve read lots of accounts of curves progressing more drastically during pregnancy, and again in menopause. I would hate to regret missing an opportunity to prevent this, so my question is this…
For those getting up there in years, whether you’ve had surgery or not, do you regret not having surgery/glad you did when you were younger and stronger? How has your curve progressed through pregnancy/menopause? I realize that every case is different, but would love your thoughts.
I’m in LA and considering going to Dr. Pashman for a 2nd opinion. Maybe if I’m a candidate for the minimally invasive surgery that would make it worth the risk.
*This is my first post and wasn’t sure whether to put it in the surgery forum or not. Feel free to correct.
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