Hello Scoli Veterans ~
I am preparing myself for additional surgery after being fused from T4 - L4 ten years ago. My surgeon, Dr. Boachie, thought it would probably be necessary but gave me the option to wait. Well, I waited ten years and now IT'S TIME as I'm experiencing increased severe pain at the base of my spine.
I am wondering if any of you have had a 2nd surgery, fusing your spine through the sacrum. I don't know what to expect, especially in regards to mobility and balance. Currently, my balance is good, but I can't walk beyond a block and cannot stand beyond 5 minutes due to the pain at the base of the spine. So, I already have some issues which surgery may improve.
I would greatly appreciate any personal experience or information you've gathered from others who have gone 'all the way' to the sacrum. I'm okay to hear the hard stuff as well as the good stuff.
BTW, I'm considering Dr. Michael Daubs since Dr. Boachie has retired and Linda gave him a thumbs up. Any other recommendations from those who have used him would be helpful.
Appreciate all of you!
Ginger
I am preparing myself for additional surgery after being fused from T4 - L4 ten years ago. My surgeon, Dr. Boachie, thought it would probably be necessary but gave me the option to wait. Well, I waited ten years and now IT'S TIME as I'm experiencing increased severe pain at the base of my spine.
I am wondering if any of you have had a 2nd surgery, fusing your spine through the sacrum. I don't know what to expect, especially in regards to mobility and balance. Currently, my balance is good, but I can't walk beyond a block and cannot stand beyond 5 minutes due to the pain at the base of the spine. So, I already have some issues which surgery may improve.
I would greatly appreciate any personal experience or information you've gathered from others who have gone 'all the way' to the sacrum. I'm okay to hear the hard stuff as well as the good stuff.
BTW, I'm considering Dr. Michael Daubs since Dr. Boachie has retired and Linda gave him a thumbs up. Any other recommendations from those who have used him would be helpful.
Appreciate all of you!
Ginger
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