Hi All,
I am a new member to the site. My name is Hannah and I am 27 years old. I will be going in for surgery with Dr. Lenke on September 28, 2012.
I was originally scheduled for January 30, 2013, but since I LIVE in St. Louis, it made it pretty easy to be able to accept a cancellation slot.
So I went from waiting a really long time, to waiting not so much longer. Which is a bit scary!
I had originally been referred to Dr. Lenke in June 2011, after having issues with hip bursitis (which is when I saw my orthopaedic specialist...who then told me that the root of all of my issues was my back).
In June 2011, I measured at a 79 degree kyphosis, with slight scoliosis (28 and 22). Since I had never had Xrays taken of my back, there was no way of knowing whether or not it was progressing, so I decided to wait a year and see how it went. Within the past year, my back pain has increased tremedously. I saw Dr. Lenke again in April 2012. My Xray measured at a 90 degree kyphosis this time. So, it has definitely progressed and the pain is showing that.
I have my pre-op appointment on Wednesday, August 15th, so it's really happening. I have read the book "Scoliosis Surgery the definitive Patient's reference" and I feel like it was so useful with great tips. I gave it to my mom to read as well, since she will be taking some time off of work to help me (my husband works full time).
I think one of the hardest things for me will be my pride. I am one of those people who pushes themselves to the max and knowing how helpless I'll be at first is a scary thought. I have to learn to accept help!
Does anyone have any advice on useful tools I'll need? Will I really need a raised toilet seat? I am pretty in shape, but then again, you never know. Luckily my grandma will be lending me quite a few tools "i.e. grabber, shower seat, etc."
Is your center of gravity really messed up enough to warrent a walker/cane? Just curious as to what I'll need. But I guess it's better safe than sorry.
Will a treadmill help? (Never can be too sure about weather anymore!)
Surgery: 9/28/12
Dr. Lenke
Posterior Fusion-T2-L3 with Smith-Peterson Osteotomies T7-12
I am a new member to the site. My name is Hannah and I am 27 years old. I will be going in for surgery with Dr. Lenke on September 28, 2012.
I was originally scheduled for January 30, 2013, but since I LIVE in St. Louis, it made it pretty easy to be able to accept a cancellation slot.
So I went from waiting a really long time, to waiting not so much longer. Which is a bit scary!
I had originally been referred to Dr. Lenke in June 2011, after having issues with hip bursitis (which is when I saw my orthopaedic specialist...who then told me that the root of all of my issues was my back).
In June 2011, I measured at a 79 degree kyphosis, with slight scoliosis (28 and 22). Since I had never had Xrays taken of my back, there was no way of knowing whether or not it was progressing, so I decided to wait a year and see how it went. Within the past year, my back pain has increased tremedously. I saw Dr. Lenke again in April 2012. My Xray measured at a 90 degree kyphosis this time. So, it has definitely progressed and the pain is showing that.
I have my pre-op appointment on Wednesday, August 15th, so it's really happening. I have read the book "Scoliosis Surgery the definitive Patient's reference" and I feel like it was so useful with great tips. I gave it to my mom to read as well, since she will be taking some time off of work to help me (my husband works full time).
I think one of the hardest things for me will be my pride. I am one of those people who pushes themselves to the max and knowing how helpless I'll be at first is a scary thought. I have to learn to accept help!
Does anyone have any advice on useful tools I'll need? Will I really need a raised toilet seat? I am pretty in shape, but then again, you never know. Luckily my grandma will be lending me quite a few tools "i.e. grabber, shower seat, etc."
Is your center of gravity really messed up enough to warrent a walker/cane? Just curious as to what I'll need. But I guess it's better safe than sorry.
Will a treadmill help? (Never can be too sure about weather anymore!)
Surgery: 9/28/12
Dr. Lenke
Posterior Fusion-T2-L3 with Smith-Peterson Osteotomies T7-12
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