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YAY, party at Melissa's house! Just kidding. Congrats!
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Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
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congratulations, Melissa!
really...so happy for you!
jessComment
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Melissa--
That's wonderful! So happy for you. JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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Yay for you! I bet you will start to feel a little better when you are all settled. Just make sure you get someone to do the actual moving for you!!
Smile,
Evelynage 48
80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.Comment
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Yes I will feel better when I am in my own home . I met today with the guy who is redoing teh kitchen. Now it seems real!
I had a great PT session today over 2 hours. Now my right hip is so sore. I hope that the injection helpsMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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Glad you've got something really exciting to look forward to Melissa! I bet it will do you the world of good.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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Thanks Jennifer. I am looking forward to being in my own place again just not the unpackingOriginally posted by JenniferG View PostMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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Bad news! I am, most likely , not going to have my shoulder surgery April 9th. As my MIL and my DD can not spare any time to come and help me, I do not see how I can have the surgery then. I will put it off until June when my son is out of school for the summerMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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That's too bad. But it may be a blessing in disguise. It might just give you some time to work on pain management for the pain you have now. Shoulder surgery is hard, and I think you are wise to put it off. I know we want to get everything out of the way. But really, our bodies can only handle so much at a time. You have been through so much in a very short amount of time. I'm really afraid that you are going through so much that you are going to get sick. You don't need that, too. I would just use this time to focus on you and not worry about the shoulder surgery. I'm sure your son will take good care of you when it's time! (((hugs)))Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostBe happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!Comment
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Melissa...Originally posted by rohrer01 View Post
Totally agree. Especiall in regard to your fibromyalgia. Probably a good idea to recover as much as possible. You'll also have the move to deal with. Hang in there.
Regards,
LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixationComment
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Good luck with the house Melissa. Hang in there, you'll get your surgery eventually. Summer will be here before we know it.__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degreesComment
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Congratulations on the house! And I agree with the previous posts about delaying your shoulder surgery as it may be a "blessing in disguise." You have been thru so much physically & emotionally and although you might just want to get everything over and done with, it'll be good to have some time to enjoy your new house and make it your own before surgery so that ours as comfortable as possible when you get home. And now you have to figure out where you'll put those comfy recliner chairs you got!! And sore is good...as i hips after PT...pain is not!! Glad you had a good workout
1993/1995: PSF w/ Harrington rods T3-L4
Jan. 24, 2012: ALIF of L4-L5, L5-S1 w/ cage spacer and BMP
Jan. 31, 2012: PLIF of L1-S1 w/ pelvic anchors
Scheduled Nov.15, 2012: Fusion T2-S1 w/ pelvic anchors to fix T12 fracture
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ot/myback2.jpg - BEFORE
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...CT2342x406.jpg - AFTER
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...CT1410x229.jpg - AFTER
www.jerseyot.blogspot.comComment
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Congrats Melissa!! All I can do is second the prior few comments - one thing at a time. Were you able to do those stretches - did they help at all?Mom of 14yo son diagnosed Oct 2011
Surgery 1/3/12 w Dr. Geof Cronen,
Tampa General Hospital T3 to L1
Jacob's pre surg curves: T58 & L31 12/28/11
photos & xrays in "First-Time Surgery" thread "Before & After"Comment
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wishing you many happy years in your new home, Melissa
jessComment
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Melissa--
I second, third, or fourth it, whatever we are up to. That sounded to me like way too much in a short time. Take advantage of it as a time to rest and heal! JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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