Hi there. I've posted before but under a different name (cmkito). So I have a surgery date for the end of June and I'm still debating whether or not I can go through with it!
I've got an S Thoracic curve with a 40 degree and 47 degree curves. I'm not in too much pain to deal with, but I am definitely uncomfortable all the time. I'm 30, married w/ no kids, and in pretty good shape.
I went to the spinal fusion class at New England Baptist in Boston and it was informative. They said my curve could progress after menopause. I would be having the surgery with Dr. Rand and he is great. He would fuse T1-T11 anterior with the hook method. I'm just scared out of my mind that I might make things worse than they are now. But on the other hand...I really hate how it looks and are bothered by the pain....and feel like if I'm going to do it, I should do it while I'm younger.
My parents are totally against my surgery but my husband is supportive of me.
I know it's a decision I have to make, but I keep waiting for my 'aha' moment that will give me my anwer.
Any advice is much appreciated.
-Christina
I've got an S Thoracic curve with a 40 degree and 47 degree curves. I'm not in too much pain to deal with, but I am definitely uncomfortable all the time. I'm 30, married w/ no kids, and in pretty good shape.
I went to the spinal fusion class at New England Baptist in Boston and it was informative. They said my curve could progress after menopause. I would be having the surgery with Dr. Rand and he is great. He would fuse T1-T11 anterior with the hook method. I'm just scared out of my mind that I might make things worse than they are now. But on the other hand...I really hate how it looks and are bothered by the pain....and feel like if I'm going to do it, I should do it while I'm younger.
My parents are totally against my surgery but my husband is supportive of me.
I know it's a decision I have to make, but I keep waiting for my 'aha' moment that will give me my anwer.
Any advice is much appreciated.
-Christina
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