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    Hi all,

    I have not been on here for a looooooong time and am over 2 years post-op, but wanted to write a quick message of encouragement for all of you who have had the surgery and are thinking about pregnancy. I am a new mom as of 2 weeks ago when I had my first born child. I have a fusion from L3-T4 and my back held us VERY well during the pregnancy and I was able to have a completely natural childbirth. My back also did not bother me during delivery - I was pretty sore afterwards, but it was what I expected. I am so glad I did the surgery and was able to fulfill my dream of starting a family. Lots of people questioned why I didn't just schedule a c-section because of my fusion, but I know there was no need! We are just as strong as those people giving birth who don't have spinal fusions.

    Best wishes to all,
    Anya
    "You must be the change you want to see in the world."

    Previously 55 degree thoracolumbar curve
    Surgery June 5, 2007 - Dr. Clifford Tribus, University of Wisconsin Hospital
    19 degrees post-op!

    http://abhbarry.blogspot.com

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    Hi Anya,

    I just wanted to say congratulations on the new baby!

    All the best,
    ValleyGirl - age 54

    Diagnosed @ age 11
    Milwaukee brace 1967-1971 -- hated it!
    Never rechecked since 1971 until "tweaked" something in lower back in July 2008.
    Now curve is T38*, L53*
    Surgery scheduled for 9/8/09


    Fused T10 - S1 on 9/8/09

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    • #3
      Anya-- I'm so thrilled for you! But you didn't give us any details on your new little one! I'm so glad to hear it all went well and glad you were thoughtful enough to pass that info on to inspire many of the younger ones... Sending hugs for you and your little one. Susie
      Last edited by Susie*Bee; 09-19-2009, 11:55 AM.
      71 and plugging along... but having some problems
      2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
      5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
      Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago

      Corrected to 15°
      CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
      10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

      Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of me

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      • #4
        Congratulations on your bundle of joy! Even though I am well past the having a baby stage, your words were still so encouraging in all aspects of our lives in that there is not much we cannot do.

        By the way, boy or girl?
        Dolores A
        June 4, 2009 Anterior L3 - S1
        June 8, 2009 Posterior T4 - Pelvis
        Mark Agulnick, MD FAAOS
        NY Spine & Scoliosis Center

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        • #5
          Congratulations! What great news about your baby and how strong your back is. I know how difficult childbirth can be so it's very encouraging news that your post-fusion back did so well.

          All the best,
          Laurie

          Mother of Alexander & Zachary:
          Alex is 16 years old and in the 11th grade. He has congenital scoliosis due to a hemivertebrae at T10. Wore a TLSO brace for 3 1/2 years. Pre-op curves were T45 & L65; curves post-op are approx. T31 & L34. Had a posterior spinal fusion from T8 to L3 on 7/12/07 at age 12. Doing great now in so many ways, but still working on improving posture.
          Zach is 13 years old and very energetic.

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          • #6
            CONGRATULATIONS!! Boy or girl??
            Chris
            A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
            Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
            Post-op curve: 12 degrees
            Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York

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            • #7
              Awwww ... congrats, Anya! I'm so glad everything went well.

              Regards,
              Pam
              Fusion is NOT the end of the world.
              AIDS Walk Houston 2008 5K @ 33 days post op!


              41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
              Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
              Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston


              VIEW MY X-RAYS
              EMAIL ME

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              • #8
                Congrats on the new baby Awesome news.

                Brad
                Surgeries July 26th & August 3rd 1983 (12 years old)
                Still have 57 degree curve
                2 Harrington rods
                Luque method used
                Dr David Bradford
                Twin Cities Scoliosis Center
                Preop xray (with brace on)
                Postop xray

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                • #9
                  Wonderful news! Babies are so great.

                  Congratulations!

                  sharon
                  Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis

                  No island of sanity.

                  Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
                  Answer: Medicine


                  "We are all African."

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                  • #10
                    Thanks all! I had a baby boy. He was born on Labor Day (ha ha) - 1 week early. He was 7 lbs 12 oz and 20 inches long. He has managed to gain over a pound in this last week - yay mommy milk! He is a pure bundle of joy - and these post-partum hormones are crazy. I had a 100% natural labor - of only 7 1/2 hours! Fastest first baby my nurse had seen. Friends are jealous - but hey, our scoli bodies have been through a lot - it is great when your body gives you a "break" of sorts. My nurse at the hospital actually had a spinal fusion done herself! Because of that, she took better care of me after birth to make sure I was comfortable - because truth be told, my back didn't hurt during labor, but it and my ribs were quite sore after.

                    I hope that all those considering having a baby after a spinal fusion know it is quite possible - and after you go through back surgery, you can TOTALLY do labor!!!!

                    Best,
                    Anya
                    "You must be the change you want to see in the world."

                    Previously 55 degree thoracolumbar curve
                    Surgery June 5, 2007 - Dr. Clifford Tribus, University of Wisconsin Hospital
                    19 degrees post-op!

                    http://abhbarry.blogspot.com

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                    • #11
                      Congrats on your little boy and such a quick labor/delivery. That's amazing. After 4 girls we now have a baby grandson. They are so precious. He was born 6 weeks early but is growing way faster than my muscles can keep up with. Best wishes. Janet
                      Janet

                      61 years old--57 for surgery

                      Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
                      Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
                      Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
                      Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
                      T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

                      All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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                      • #12
                        Congratulations!

                        Dear Anya and Family,

                        Congratulations on the fulfillment of your dream! When our son was born, a friend gave me a tee shirt that read: "Motherhood: More than a job. It's an ADVENTURE." Enjoy the adventure that lies ahead of you.

                        Linda
                        Linda
                        Two-stage A/P fusion T6-S1 with lumbar implants June 12 & June 27, 2007 at age 57
                        S curve 75+ degrees with kyphosis
                        Now 45 degrees and standing 3 inches taller!
                        Dr. Frank Rand, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston

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                        • #13
                          Congrats!! And here's to a long, healthy and happy life for your little son! CLINK!!
                          Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
                          Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
                          Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011

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                          • #14
                            Yea I had 3 kids after a fusion when I was 12...all natural Can be done! Congrats!

                            Always Smilin'
                            Colleen

                            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

                            surgical revision April 28,2009
                            revision T3-L1; new fusion L1-L4
                            unsure of degrees at this point

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                            • #15
                              Hey colleen...3 kids at age 12, or 3 kids 12 years after surgery? cause 3 kids at age 12 would be quite an accomplishment!


                              congratulations anya...may your baby boy be healthy & bring you joy for years to come!

                              jess

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