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I will update as I know more. Please keep the prayers coming.
Thanks, Sarah
SARAH ~Mother of 3~ 11 year old son had a Posterior Spinal Fusion on March 17, 2005. He had a 77*, right thoracic curve, and was fused T4-L1. His curve is now less than 10 degrees* He is doing great!
I have been in your position before, waiting while your child is in surgery (not for scoliosis surgery though). It's very nerve wrecking. Try to stay calm and know that everyone is sending prayers your way. I know that my son and daughter went and took a walk around the medical center while waiting for my surgery to end. They said it really helped past the time. My husband wouldn't leave the area. Praying that everything goes okay for you and your family.
Theresa
April 8 & 12, 2004 - Anterior/Posterior surgery 15 hours & 7 hours
Thorasic - 79 degree down to 22
Lumbar - 44 degree down to 18
Fused T2 to sacrum June 2, 2005 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @L3 7 hours MAY 21, 2007 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @ L2, extended the fusion to S2 and added pelvic instrumentation 9 hours
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I was in your shoes last week! I know what you're feeling, and I wish I could make the time pass more quickly for you.
Susanna
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Mother of a 17 year old daughter. Her "S" curve was 40 degree thoracic from T3 to T9, and a 70 degree rotatory thorcolumbar from T9 to L4. She was operated on March 9th, 2005 by Dr. Boachie-Adjei at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC. She was fused from T11 to L3, using an anterior approach, and the major curve corrected to 20 degrees. She's doing great!
The surgery is over as I am typing this. I've prayed for you and Trenton as have so many other people. I can't wait to hear the outcome. It seems the common feeling is that it's better to be on the other side of the surgery. I hope you are feeling some relief!
Alex's surgery is Tuesday the 29th, I guess that makes us next.
From what I have gathered... heard from Sarah late last night and he was in a regular room (no ICU!) yeah!!!! And wanting to stretch and move and sit up already. Way to go Trenton....
I am sure Sarah will post when she has time, we all know how busy these first days post op are.
Heidi
Heidi (mom to 3 boys, Sean is 9 and has LCDH, SBS, is TPN, O2, and Bipap dependent, has SVC stenosis/stent x4, severe malignant scoliosis fused twice from T1-L2, halo traction for 2 months, severe restrictive lung disease, a CVL and GT, Fundo x2, and is one of my heroes.)
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