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    Tomorrow at this time I will be in surgery. Thanks in advance for all your prayers and encouraging words. It's so hard going into this, even knowing that my Heavenly Father, the Creator of the World., is well aware of what I'm going thru, He loves me more than I can even imagine, and He will guide the surgeon's hands. It seems to all come down to a matter of TRUST.

    Thanks also for all your posts --- this forum has been a life-saver for me, especially as I wonder what it will really be like. Thanks for caring! See you on the other side!!!
    Sheree
    Diagnosed age 18 - told I was done growing and it wouldn't get any worse
    Had two children
    Back started hurting more around age 52
    Saw Dr. Whitaker, KS Joint and Spine Institute, Jan. 2009 - Thoracic was 65, Lumbar was 50
    Saw Dr. Whitaker again Oct. 11 - Thoracic was 65, Lumbar was 55
    Fused T4-S1 with pelvic fixation and one cage Jan. 10, 2012 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS - age 55
    Post-Op X-ray - Thoracic was 50 and Lumbar was 23
    My Blog: www.shereeglanzer.blogspot.com

  • #2
    I just said a prayer for you....the day before my son's surgery I had an open line with God all day. There was so much going through my mind. The morning of all I could think was...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.....while in the waiting room I kept sing "I surrender all, I surrender all, all to the my blessed Savior, I surrender all". I'm glad you know who's in control and who will see you through it. Be sure to pray for everything from the doctor, nurses, to the instrumentation being used. God is in control.
    Angie Romero, Mom to Alex, Dominic & Marissa.
    Alex was fused from T2-L2 at the age of 12 on Dec 22, 2010
    By Dr. Hanson at Texas Children's Hospital

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    • #3
      My surgery was last september. Yes, it's terrible hard, but it's for the best, for your health. You're right, the key word is "trust". I will be thinking to you tomorrow, and I will not be the only one.
      Bamboo

      Diagnosed age 17 in 1975
      no treatment
      Never knew I would need any follow-up
      Now 53 years old
      Curves in late 2010 Lumbar 70, Thoracic 65
      Has been fused T2 to L4 on september 22th 2011
      Dr. Stefan Parent, Hôpital Sacré-Coeur, Montréal

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      • #4
        My surgery was on Tuesday and it was very tough but I am already feeling heaps better - it DOES get better!! You are in good hands in so many ways. My thoughts are with you.

        B
        Billy
        32 year old male from UK
        Fused at 25yrs
        62 degree thoratic curve
        45 degree lumbar curve
        Fused T3-L1 on 3rd Jan 2012

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        • #5
          I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. We'll be looking forward to your posts when you're "on the other side."
          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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          • #6
            Just know there are many of us pulling for you, and you will be in our thoughts as you head in to surgery.

            Bill, you had surgery on Tuesday, and you are posting already?! Wow, keep up the good work!
            Lori in PA, 52 yrs. old
            T54/L72
            Surgery 6/7/11, T3-S1, all posterior, with pelvic anchors
            Gained 2 inches!
            Dr. Boachie, HSS, NYC
            12/10/13 Hardware Removal for infection
            Lost 2", gained PJK!

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            • #7
              Best of luck, Timetofaceit! This may well be the hardest part of the whole shebang, this last day. Soon it will be over and you'll be in recovery. Keep your eye on the goal, and know that every day you're a little closer.
              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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              • #8
                Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! I am sure everything will turn out perfect!
                Thoracic curve approx 62 degrees,
                Lower curve of approx 38 degrees
                27 years old
                http://pennstatehershey.org/findaprovider/provider/1507
                Scheduled for Spinal Fusion 2/2/2012
                T2-L2 or L3
                Engaged to be married on 4.6.2013!

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                • #9
                  Good luck tomorrow i know youll do fine! Post when you can to let us know how ur doing!
                  30 y.o female, very active, considering surgery
                  08/03/11 - 54 degrees
                  06/2004 - 33 degrees
                  Don't like hospitals

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                  • #10
                    Thinking of you.
                    Female, age 38
                    4 years of bracing, concluded at 42*upper/38*lower
                    currently 64*upper/40*lower
                    Fused T3-L4 on Feb 23 2011
                    now 32*upper/18* lower

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                    • #11
                      Thinking of you
                      Melissa

                      Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                      April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                      • #12
                        Been out of touch a few days but sure hope all went well with you and you are soon on the road to recovery. Janet
                        Janet

                        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.

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                        • #13
                          Hope all is going well
                          Melissa

                          Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                          April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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