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Thats sounds like a great recovery.....keep it up and enjoy your life...It gives me hope that I'll be doing the things I love in time ......surgery is in two days.
CONNIE
Surgery June 28th 2004
fused T4 -L3
Hip graft
Grown 1 1/2 inches
25/o upper T 15/o
53/o T 15/o
37/o L 6/o
Dr. Micheal Nuewirth
New York City
August 6, 2004
Pulmonary Embolism
complication from surgery
January 2007 currently
increasing pain at the T4/5
point irratation heardwear
Good Luck with your surgery!! I hope that everything goes well for you. Just remember to take things slow and remember the emotional roller coaster. It's all a part of it. Theresa
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
Theresa,
Thank You..I'm so prepared..and ready...I will remember about the depression that comes from surgery...or it comes from pain meds....my husbands on th elook out to...but its good to know that your up and around...when did u first start to drive?
CONNIE
Surgery June 28th 2004
fused T4 -L3
Hip graft
Grown 1 1/2 inches
25/o upper T 15/o
53/o T 15/o
37/o L 6/o
Dr. Micheal Nuewirth
New York City
August 6, 2004
Pulmonary Embolism
complication from surgery
January 2007 currently
increasing pain at the T4/5
point irratation heardwear
Connie,
I don't post a lot but I've been thinking of you as your surgery approaches. I can't imagine the mix of emotions you must have right now. Just focus on the positives and the long term outcomes. I've also been to Dr. Neuwirth. You are in very capable hands. He's one of the best.
I'll be thinking of you on Monday and look forward to first post-op post. Look tall! Nora
All this support is whats getting me through this...all the information that I gathered , has made me stronger and more secure with approaching surgery...I will have someone report on my recovery progress....thanks for caring
CONNIE
Surgery June 28th 2004
fused T4 -L3
Hip graft
Grown 1 1/2 inches
25/o upper T 15/o
53/o T 15/o
37/o L 6/o
Dr. Micheal Nuewirth
New York City
August 6, 2004
Pulmonary Embolism
complication from surgery
January 2007 currently
increasing pain at the T4/5
point irratation heardwear
I was just reading through the old posts and realized I didn't tell you all the best thing! My 79 degree Thorasic curve is down to 22 degrees and my 44 degree Lumbar curve is down to 18 degrees! I still have a hip problem but at least my heart and lungs won't have any problems later on due to the scoliosis.
Hopefully by now, Connie is out of her surgery and on the road to recovery. Enjoy your summer. Theresa
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
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