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  • #31
    Sally--
    Of course you're anxious. Even if we survived the big one, we're still going to be nervous! I wish you peaceful sleep, relaxation, and prayers for a very successful surgery. Take care. 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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    • #32
      Sally,
      My husband and I are going to Lexington for a wedding and I didn't want to miss wishing you the best with your hip surgery on Monday. You will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. Everyone I know who has had hip replacement has been thrilled with the relief from pain. My mom at age 80 went from extreme pain and walking with a walker before surgery to playing golf again after her recovery. I am sure you will do well and be happy when the surgery is behind you.
      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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      • #33
        Good luck Sally, you will be in my prayers. I know all will go well!
        __________________________________________
        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 degrees

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        • #34
          Dear Sally-- I was going to say "we've got your back-- or rather, your hip"-- but you know what I mean. Any surgery is bound to cause anxiety ahead of time, so that is natural. It will be good to get it over with and, as we always say-- "let the healing begin!" You are such a strong fighter. I was just looking at the picture I have of you a day or two ago. (big smile) You've been through a lot and this will be difficult, but not something you can't deal with. Keep your eyes on the goal. Golfnut's post was sure encouraging-- to hear about her mother. I'll sure be praying for you -- now, for peace-- and for a successful surgery and good recovery. Hugs, Susie
          71 and plugging along... but having some problems
          2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
          5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
          Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago
          Corrected to 15°
          CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
          10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

          Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of me

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          • #35
            Prayers for you having a successful surgery and a good recovery

            God bless
            Melissa
            Melissa

            Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

            April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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            • #36
              I have every confidence your surgery will be a great success and you'll be so glad you did it - again! Thinking of you Sally.
              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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              • #37
                Sally,
                Wishing you a great outcome for your hip surgery! Everyone that I know that has had a hip replaced is so pleased. I hope you will be too!
                Jackie
                T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                Right scapulectomy 6/15
                Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                Broken neck 9/28/2018
                Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                Osteotomy

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                • #38
                  Sending good thoughts & prayes your way, Sally!

                  Best,
                  Evelyn
                  age 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.

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                  • #39
                    Sally...thinking about you for Monday and hoping all goes well..
                    and it is the last surgery you need...
                    you have been thru enough...
                    i know some people who had hip surgery and did great...

                    thoughts and prayers will be with you...
                    for a smooth procedure and uneventful recovery...

                    jess...and Sparky

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                    • #40
                      Thanks to all for you prayers and well wishes. We are leaving for the hospital in a couple of minutes. Love to all.
                      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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                      • #41
                        I hope your surgery's over and you're having a comfortable recovery. Thinking of you Sally.
                        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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                        • #42
                          I'm thinking of you Sally....hope all went well!
                          __________________________________________
                          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 degrees

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                          • #43
                            Yes, I wondered if anyone was going to post for her. I've been thinking about her as well. Hoping and praying all went well.
                            71 and plugging along... but having some problems
                            2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
                            5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
                            Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago
                            Corrected to 15°
                            CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
                            10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

                            Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of me

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                            • #44
                              Sally,

                              I hope all went well today and that you are resting comfortably.

                              God bless

                              Melissa
                              Melissa

                              Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                              April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                              • #45
                                thinking of you as well, Sally...
                                hoping it was uneventful and your recovery is the same...

                                hugs and a woof..
                                jess..and Sparky

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