19 Year Old Male. Scoliosis Progressing.

[52skeedoo]

I just got on the forum after a week or so of vacation and realized that today is the day for your surgery. Since your last post about waking with a terribly sor throat was very early this AM and it is now mid-afternoon, I'm hoping that you are having your surgery right now and all is going perfectly.

Sheri

[Doodles]

John,
Since we haven't heard more from you, I hope they went ahead with surgery and you're on your way to a better back. Best of luck to you! Janet

[scoliosisdoctor]

Addressing Your Concerns About Surgery

Hello, I can understand your concerns about having spine surgery and I'll be happy to address them.
I consider Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery techniques to be the answer. Smaller incisions, less blood loss, less risk, quick recovery, minimall discomfort - patients usually only taking Tylenol after the first week or so, No ICU - Intensive Care Unit post surgery, and you will be standing up straight.
I also do second opinions using phone, internet and reviewing x rays, there is a lot of information about minimally invasive techniques and information about second opinions.
A minimally invasive procedure can straighten out your spine and eliminate your pain.
http://tinyurl.com/getasecondopinion

[hdugger]

I'm deeply suspicious of any surgeon claiming to be able to eliminate pain. There is just no way to guarantee that result.

[Pooka1]

He's saying it can eliminate pain and that is certainly true. I don't think he is saying he is guaranteeing it.

You're right that no surgery is guaranteed to eliminate pain, not even the "nervectomy" cases in horses and such where the purpose is to severe the nerve to prevent pain. I am told the nerve almost always grows back and the operation needs to be redone. Nerves are amazing.

[JenniferG]

I hope your surgery went ahead John and by now is probably nearly done and dusted. No news is good news right now, I guess.

[hdugger]

"Eliminate" is a very strong word - somewhat akin to "cure." "Straighten" is a good qualified word. I'd feel more comfortable with an equally qualified word for the expected effect on pain - relieve? reduce?

[Pooka1]

He said surgery "can" eliminate pain.

That is a true statement.

Is it guaranteed to do so? No.

[hdugger]

He said surgery "can" eliminate pain.

That is a true statement.

Is it guaranteed to do so? No.

I understand the nuance, but I would still be more comfortable with someone stating the likely outcome of surgery, and not simply a possible outcome. I suppose I like conservative surgeons.

Sorry, John, returning you to your thread. Best of luck!

[Vali]

Hope your sore throat was nothing major and that your surgery went as scheduled. Best wishes of a good correction and speedy uncomplicated recovery.

[LindaRacine]

I'm deeply suspicious of any surgeon claiming to be able to eliminate pain. There is just no way to guarantee that result.

This is similar to this post:

http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showp...19&postcount=3

But, anecdotal is good enough for a disorder which never reverses on its own. It is proof that scoliosis *can* be reversed through non-surgical means, even though there is not enough information yet to show exactly how it was reversed.

As far as I know, no adult has completely reversed their scoliosis curves. In fact, it's rare that anyone gets even a 50% improvement, even in the short-term.

--Linda

[Radiogirl]

John,

My prayers and thoughts are with you!!! I hope all went well today and you are resting and preparing for your new job of healing!!!

Laura

[JDM555]

Ohhhh man what a day. I'm in recovery right now. Surgery went fine and they said the fifty three curve is down to around fifteen degrees. My back feels really sore and achy. But I'm thankful for the surgery to be successful. I'm so tired n I'll keep you guys updated thanks guys.
John

[LindaRacine]

Ohhhh man what a day. I'm in recovery right now. Surgery went fine and they said the fifty three curve is down to around fifteen degrees. My back feels really sore and achy. But I'm thankful for the surgery to be successful. I'm so tired n I'll keep you guys updated thanks guys.
John

This has to be a record. I've never seen anyone post anywhere nearly this early postop. Congratulations!

[mbeckoff]

Congratulations!!

You must be so happy to have the surgery over and getting ready to start on the next part of your recuperation

Way to go!

Melissa