Hi! I have just been referred for surgery and I am waiting to get a 2nd opinion. I have had scoliosis since I was 15, but recently have had some progression. (32yrs now) I have a thoracolumbar curve and have always been a little squished in the middle. I have to work very very hard to maintain a flat stomach. I work out daily with a lot of cadio, muscle strength training and eating healthy. I have read some posts on here that frighten me. Some people have said that their belly protrudes even more after the surgery. Not sure why, but maybe the lordosis? I am terrified of this surgery for many reasons and this is one of them. I guess I always assumed if my torso was elongated my stomach would end up flatter. I am just curious of anyone's experience with this. The doctor said I will have rods and screws and be fused from T3 to L3. I want to be straight and pain free, but I am wondering what the side effects are? Also, my doctor said I will be back to normal in 6 weeks and can continue my normal life. He uses a robot to do the surgery. Thank you very much for reading!!!
Sara
Sara
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