Hello, I am new to this forum and I apologise for my english in advance.
I am 26 years old and have scoliosis. My curve is 60 degrees at the moment.
Therefore I have been offered the surgery, because it is 10 degrees worse than 5 years ago. I also have started having more pain and having breathing problems.
I was going to say yes to the surgery.
But now I am not sure. The problem is. My husband and I have talked about having a baby, and we would like to start planning this process.
So - would it be best to have the surgery first or have the baby first?
On one hand, if I have the baby first I dont have to wait for the surgery (6-12 months) and then even longer before we can start trying.
On the other hand, my back might get worse and I would need to have the surgery later, when I also have the baby to take care of.
My husband works a lot and I would be a stay-at-home mom to make it work - so it is important that I am able to lift and do things by myself.
If I have the surgery first, I am afraid that it might be a long time, before we can start trying.
What are your experiences - both the ones who have had a baby before surgery and the ones who have had a baby afterwards?
What would you choose if you were in my situation?
I am 26 years old and have scoliosis. My curve is 60 degrees at the moment.
Therefore I have been offered the surgery, because it is 10 degrees worse than 5 years ago. I also have started having more pain and having breathing problems.
I was going to say yes to the surgery.
But now I am not sure. The problem is. My husband and I have talked about having a baby, and we would like to start planning this process.
So - would it be best to have the surgery first or have the baby first?
On one hand, if I have the baby first I dont have to wait for the surgery (6-12 months) and then even longer before we can start trying.
On the other hand, my back might get worse and I would need to have the surgery later, when I also have the baby to take care of.
My husband works a lot and I would be a stay-at-home mom to make it work - so it is important that I am able to lift and do things by myself.
If I have the surgery first, I am afraid that it might be a long time, before we can start trying.
What are your experiences - both the ones who have had a baby before surgery and the ones who have had a baby afterwards?
What would you choose if you were in my situation?
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