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  • 1 year post-op today!

    Exactly one year ago now... I was still in the OR for my first anterior surgery. Today is a very special and emotional day for me... I feel great with some pains and aches sometimes, but in general, I cannot complain. My back, cosmetically, is still not perfect. I still have a small rib hump but nothing compared to what I had before. I can wear cute dresses and clothing that had never fitted me propertly before. I have a bit of a belly from the lordosis created by surgeon, but again that is a small price to pay for having a healthier back. I am becoming more flexible with time and I can finally start excersicing on my own. Although, I have not seen my Doctor yet for my year appointment, I know he will give me the green light to start physical activity. I am thankfull for your support throughout those first 3 month that really were crucial for me. If any of you need information or have questions, please, do not hesitate to ask. Surgery was the right decision for me because I did have a 98 degree curvature. I defenitely don't regret my decision!
    I read in another post about popping and cracking sounds... yes, I do have them as well, but I don't feel its harmfull.
    cheers,
    Pilar
    Scoliosis Diagnosed at age 12. Wore Milwaukee brace for 2 years.
    Now age 32
    Pre-op curves: C86-T98-L37
    Surgery date: 12/6/2010 (anterior) 12/10/2010 (posterior)
    Fused T2 to L5 with thoracoplasty.
    Post-op curves: C48-T47-L17
    Dr. Robert Pashman
    Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles, CA
    Before and after xrays :
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...5&d=1292969215

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    Congratulations Pilar !!!

    Congratulations Pilar. I haven't posted much on the forum but I definitely followed your posts before and after your surgery cos you had some large curves like me. It must feel good to be one year out.

    I do have some questions and concerns that I think you might be able to relate with given the size of our curves pre op. I sent you a PM a few weeks ago. Please read and let me know your thoughts.

    Thanks and look forward to hearing back.
    Diagnosed as a teenager
    Surgery 06/21/2011 Dr Boachie HSS
    Age 34 at time of surgery
    Pre Op : Thoracic 87; Lumbar 85
    Post Op: Thoracic 36; Lumbar 21
    Gained almost 2 inches in height !

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    • #3
      Congrats Pilar. It's especially good to hear how well you're doing, after such a rocky early 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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      • #4
        Congratulations, Pilar. It is definitely a day to celebrate. It sounds like you are doing great. Be sure to post in the new thread that Linda started about being happy that you had the surgery.
        Karen

        Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
        Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
        70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
        Rib Hump-GONE!
        Age-60 at the time of surgery
        Now 66
        Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
        Retired Kdgn. Teacher

        See photobucket link for:
        Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
        Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
        tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
        http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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        • #5
          Pilar

          You were one who really needed surgery....its great that everything has worked out fine.

          We are very happy for you!

          Ed
          49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
          Pre surgery curves T70,L70
          ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
          Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

          Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

          My x-rays
          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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          • #6
            I had a costoplasty (thoraplasty) too and I can honestly say its the best thing I ever did!
            To not have that hump getting in the way of sitting anymore feels wonderful and being able to wear what I want after years of covering up feels amazing everyday:-)

            Its great your doing so well-long may it continue.X
            Fused T2-L4 with costoplasty on 3/11/10

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            • #7
              Congratulations Pilar,

              I looked at your xrays. Wow, you were more curved than me and your surgeon got you straighter than mine did--but I guess some of my bones were already fused. I have the same output as you: I still have a bit of a rib hump and my stomach kind of sticks out more now.

              Thanks for the update--I am a little over three months post surgery--and am looking forward to the six month mark. Everyone says that's a big milestone.

              Thanks for sharing and best of luck as you start exercising.
              Discovered scoliosis when 15 years old.
              Wore Milwaulkee Brace for 1.5 years.
              Top curve 85 degrees, bottom curve 60 degrees

              Surgery completed August 23, 2011 (during an earthquake, can you believe that?)
              Dr. Charles Edwards, II
              The Spine Center at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD
              Before and after xrays:
              http://www.valley-designs.com/myspine

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              • #8
                Congratulations, Pilar! You have had a challenging road to travel, and I am glad that you are celebrating your one year anniversary with no regrets about having the surgery. Celebrate with joy!
                Jenee'-52
                Bend, Oregon

                Braced 3 years in high school
                Lumbar 70'+ Thoracic 70'+
                I had 3" shrinkage in 6 months...

                Surgery Jan 10, 2011
                9 hours
                T3 to S1 with pelvic fixation
                Both curves now 35'

                Possible revison for Flatback Syndrome
                Non-fusion
                Loose/broken hardware-awaiting CT results

                Here is the link to my before and after pics..
                http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt......&highlight=

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                • #9
                  Congratulations Pilar. I am so happy for you. You have a great life ahead of you now.
                  Sally
                  Diagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
                  Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
                  Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
                  Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
                  New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
                  Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/

                  "In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.

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