Hi,
I had my orthopaedist appointment y'day. And he said that since my curves are severe that they will progress over time and that i am looking at surgery some where down the line. But that success rates of surgeries done at a younger age is more than when you are older.
He wants me to have an MRI and come see him again in 2 weeks.
So, i have been thinking........
Well, i am 29 years old. Dont have any kids yet. So, was wondering what my options would be. Need some help please.
My fears are follows.
Except for the curves visible, i am relatively healthy and active. The doctor said that my reflexes and balance is great and that neurologically i seem fine. And pain wise, its not unbearable as i feel pain in my back only after a long day. So, whether having surgery will be an unnecessary risk, specially with the complications associated with spine surgery.
Its only my husband and I living here and we live in a townhouse with so many levels and so thinking about life immediately after surgery.
And that i want to have kids soon and I know that i would have to wait a few years after surgery for pregnancy.
And definitely the fear of dealing with the pain.
I am considering it now becoz,
If i am to have it done sometime, it might as well be now rather than when i am older.
I cant consider surgery again until the kids are older.
I dont work so there is no need to take time off.
I would really like your thoughts and opinions please. And if anyone had surgery as an adult, your comments too.
Thank you.
I had my orthopaedist appointment y'day. And he said that since my curves are severe that they will progress over time and that i am looking at surgery some where down the line. But that success rates of surgeries done at a younger age is more than when you are older.
He wants me to have an MRI and come see him again in 2 weeks.
So, i have been thinking........
Well, i am 29 years old. Dont have any kids yet. So, was wondering what my options would be. Need some help please.
My fears are follows.
Except for the curves visible, i am relatively healthy and active. The doctor said that my reflexes and balance is great and that neurologically i seem fine. And pain wise, its not unbearable as i feel pain in my back only after a long day. So, whether having surgery will be an unnecessary risk, specially with the complications associated with spine surgery.
Its only my husband and I living here and we live in a townhouse with so many levels and so thinking about life immediately after surgery.
And that i want to have kids soon and I know that i would have to wait a few years after surgery for pregnancy.
And definitely the fear of dealing with the pain.
I am considering it now becoz,
If i am to have it done sometime, it might as well be now rather than when i am older.
I cant consider surgery again until the kids are older.
I dont work so there is no need to take time off.
I would really like your thoughts and opinions please. And if anyone had surgery as an adult, your comments too.
Thank you.
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