Jennifer- Congratulations on an uneventful 2nd anniversary! You have been an inspiration and very helpful when I was heading into surgery 6 months ago. So happy you're continuing to do well!
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Age 56
Wore a Milwaukee Brace for 3 years in hs
Fused L4-S1 for high grade spondylolisthesis Jan '09 in Indy
Thoracic 68
Surgery Aug 31, 2010 T3 to L1
Dr Bridwell St Louis
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...1&d=1289881696
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Hi Ed, I thought it would never happen, but these days, my back has dropped way down on my worry-list. But every time I do think about it, I silently thank my surgeon, who, with his sometimes unconventional theories, has achieved this outcome for me.
Thanks Lisa. I'll hand on the congrats to my surgeon. How are you doing?
Cathy, I didn't answer your question. I am not sure there was anything I did personally during recovery that helped. I followed my surgeon's instructions (the only one he gave me actually!) to walk. Distance wasn't as important as often. At 6 weeks I told him I was walking every day. He then told me to do it twice a day. I feel I was very lucky in that I wasn't under any pressure to return to work because I'd already given up work due to my increasing pain prior to surgery. I treated my recovery as the first real holiday I'd ever had. I totally relaxed and capitulated on my position as "chief everything." I slept and slept, ate yummy healthy food, walked, watched tv, read books and walked some more. Apart from a period of unexplained dizziness around the time I was giving up Oxycontin, on which I'd become dependant, my recovery was a real holiday. I learned the world continues turning without me.
Pre-surgery I got very fit, exercising 4-5 hours a day, which may have helped in my recovery.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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[QUOTE=JenniferG;117791]Yesterday was my 2nd anniversary and I completely forgot about it. So different from my first, when I was quite emotional about it. An email overnight reminded me.
Jennifer,
I am so happy for you that you had such an amazing outcome with your surgery! I am hoping that someday I will be where you are at this time. I am coming up on my second year anniversary and it's so hard to believe that time has passed so quickly when post op it seemed it would never fly by! I am am going to stay positive and my goal is that someday I to will be pain free. It may just take one more surgery to get there, but I will! Slow and steady wins the race right??!?!? Enjoy all your new found activities :O)Susan
Diagnosed at 10, Boston brace from 11-13 yrs old.
50* Lumbar w/ 5 centimeter shift to the left and slight rib hump...
Surgery Date: April 15 and April 22, 2009
X-LIF approach for disc repair L5,L4,L3,L2
Posterior Approach for fusions L5-T5
Dr. Fox @ Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Nice and straight now!!!!!
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YAY!!!!!!!!!! Didnt it go back FAST!?! I almost forgot about mine as well!!! Hope all is well!!!
hugs!!
LynnLynn -30.... something
DxD @ 8 yrs old: 10* curve-no brace-no nothin'!
At age 26: Thorasic 48*/Lumbar 50*
At age 34: Thorasic 58*/Lumbar 60*
Posterior T5-L4 Fusion Jan 14th, 2009 w/Dr Tribus
UW Madison, WI Hospital
**AFTER: less than 10* Thorasic/15* Lumbar**
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Hi Susan. Wishing you the very best if you require another surgery. You have a great attitude and I agree, you will get there in the end. Thanks for the good wishes.
Jesscv. You really ARE doing awesome! Congratulations, keep up the great work!
Lynn. I have been wondering how you've been getting on. Sounds like you're just fine. Nice to hear from you!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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That's wonderful Jennifer! You have been an inspiration to many, including me!!
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 outcome
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Hi Glenda, thank you. How are you doing after your A/P surgery last year?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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Congratulations Jen. That's absolutely great news to read. Everytime I read about you kayaking etc, I imagine how happy you must be, having made excellent progress on your journey. May you continue to enjoy good health.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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Hi Vali, lovely to hear from you. This thread has brought out a few from "our" generation of surgeries. How are you doing? Great I hope, and getting on with your busy life?
Oh yes, very happy, in fact there needs to be a new word for extreme gratitude, because that's how I feel and gratitude doesn't quite cut it.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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I hope you get the help you need Melissa and that dream becomes a reality in the not too distant future. I can't even imagine what you're going through with severe pain all the time. I'm so very sorry. Don't give up. Keep working on that resolution. A new doctor who can help is what I'm hoping for, for you.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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Happy Belated Anniversary to you!!!! Time flies when you have a straight spine, doesnt it? Hoping all is well with you....
hugs!!
LynnLynn -30.... something
DxD @ 8 yrs old: 10* curve-no brace-no nothin'!
At age 26: Thorasic 48*/Lumbar 50*
At age 34: Thorasic 58*/Lumbar 60*
Posterior T5-L4 Fusion Jan 14th, 2009 w/Dr Tribus
UW Madison, WI Hospital
**AFTER: less than 10* Thorasic/15* Lumbar**
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Hey Jennifer G! Im doing wonderfully, thanks for asking!! I have been a stranger on here....I know. I am not as bored at work like I used to be, so now I actually have to work instead of playing on line! Hope all is well with you!!!Lynn -30.... something
DxD @ 8 yrs old: 10* curve-no brace-no nothin'!
At age 26: Thorasic 48*/Lumbar 50*
At age 34: Thorasic 58*/Lumbar 60*
Posterior T5-L4 Fusion Jan 14th, 2009 w/Dr Tribus
UW Madison, WI Hospital
**AFTER: less than 10* Thorasic/15* Lumbar**
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Glad to hear it Lynn! Take care and pop inn occasionally, won't you?!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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