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LOL - that's a good one!
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44 years old at time of surgery, Atlanta GA
Pre-Surgery Thorasic: 70 degrees, Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 68 degrees, lost 4 inches of height in 2011
Post-Surgery curves ~10 degrees, regained 4 inches of height
Posterior T3-sacrum & TLIF surgeries on Nov 28, 2011 with Dr. Lenke, St. Louis
2 rods, 33 screws, 2 cages, 2 connectors, living a new life I never dreamed of!
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How different our experiences are. I showered on my own as soon as the tubes were removed and washed my hair. I was given no restrictions, and my incision was uncovered. (I didn't have external stitches.) If my memory serves me correctly, this was around Day 4-5. I also get oily hair, so I was thrilled to be clean again.
I do remember a nurse coming in to shower me and found me sitting up in bed in clean pyjamas, with wet hair - she was a bit surprised!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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I just watched your video Katie - beautiful!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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Thank you for your video. I guess we don't realize all we have gone through until we see such a video with all the stages.
Congratulations on your recovery!! Wishing you a lifetime to enjoy your "new" back.Comment
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