This is my first posting even though I have been familiar with this forum for the past few months since my spinal fusion surgery. First of all, I am thankful for this forum. Two and a half years ago, my son had spinal fusion surgery due to his progressive scoliosis so I was very familiar with the surgery itself along with the terminology, etc. However, I was not well versed in the recovery phase at all. It seems like for kids, (at least in my son’s case) they bounce back so quickly from this surgery that the recovery issues are almost glossed over.
On the other hand, for me, I am now approaching my 4 month post-op point and continue to make progress in my recovery. I am grateful to those of you who discussed post-op things like muscle spasms, nerve pain, what it felt like, how it can be treated, etc. It gave me insight into what I was experiencing myself and helped me to know what was “normal” following this surgery and when to call my surgeon’s office without sounding totally clueless.
Also, thank you to those of you who are further out from your surgery dates and continue to post updates and encouragements. Your postings demonstrate to me, a “post-op newbie”, that it is possible to return to some of those activities that we love. We just have to allow our bodies to heal in their own unique way. As for me, among other things, I hope to return to the tennis courts someday.
So, for me, I personally do not know anyone who as an adult has had spinal fusion surgery to treat their scoliosis. It’s refreshing to have this forum to make me realize that I am not alone. Thanks again for your postings!
Donna
On the other hand, for me, I am now approaching my 4 month post-op point and continue to make progress in my recovery. I am grateful to those of you who discussed post-op things like muscle spasms, nerve pain, what it felt like, how it can be treated, etc. It gave me insight into what I was experiencing myself and helped me to know what was “normal” following this surgery and when to call my surgeon’s office without sounding totally clueless.
Also, thank you to those of you who are further out from your surgery dates and continue to post updates and encouragements. Your postings demonstrate to me, a “post-op newbie”, that it is possible to return to some of those activities that we love. We just have to allow our bodies to heal in their own unique way. As for me, among other things, I hope to return to the tennis courts someday.
So, for me, I personally do not know anyone who as an adult has had spinal fusion surgery to treat their scoliosis. It’s refreshing to have this forum to make me realize that I am not alone. Thanks again for your postings!
Donna
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