I finally (after 2+ years of lamenting) have decided to go through with a second surgery (my first was done in 1982). I figure I got 20 good years from the first surgery that I hope the second will be as successful. I swear this was the hardest decision because I know what's involved. I'm planning on surgery in the spring of 09 (I teach so need to plan ahead for my students I'm almost breathing a sigh of relief at making the decision to have my lower spine fused. The last 2 years I've just been in turmoil..do I sweat out the pain or deal with it?
I have an appt. in January with a neuromuscular specialist and a pre-operative appt in Februrary with my scoli doc. WHEW! I pray all goes well. Just wanted to share with those who know the turmoil all too well.
Always Smilin
1982 fused T2-L1
pre op 45 - post op 33 (left thoracic)
pre op 53 - post op 18 (right thoracic)
recheck 2006
right thoracic 57
lower lumbar 34
I have an appt. in January with a neuromuscular specialist and a pre-operative appt in Februrary with my scoli doc. WHEW! I pray all goes well. Just wanted to share with those who know the turmoil all too well.
Always Smilin
1982 fused T2-L1
pre op 45 - post op 33 (left thoracic)
pre op 53 - post op 18 (right thoracic)
recheck 2006
right thoracic 57
lower lumbar 34
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