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  • #31
    Sally--
    Of course you're anxious. Even if we survived the big one, we're still going to be nervous! I wish you peaceful sleep, relaxation, and prayers for a very successful surgery. Take care. 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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    • #32
      Sally,
      My husband and I are going to Lexington for a wedding and I didn't want to miss wishing you the best with your hip surgery on Monday. You will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. Everyone I know who has had hip replacement has been thrilled with the relief from pain. My mom at age 80 went from extreme pain and walking with a walker before surgery to playing golf again after her recovery. I am sure you will do well and be happy when the surgery is behind you.
      Karen

      Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
      Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
      70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
      Rib Hump-GONE!
      Age-60 at the time of surgery
      Now 66
      Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
      Retired Kdgn. Teacher

      See photobucket link for:
      Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
      Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
      tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
      http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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      • #33
        Good luck Sally, you will be in my prayers. I know all will go well!
        __________________________________________
        Debbe - 50 yrs old

        Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
        Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

        Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
        Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
        Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

        Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
        Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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        • #34
          Dear Sally-- I was going to say "we've got your back-- or rather, your hip"-- but you know what I mean. Any surgery is bound to cause anxiety ahead of time, so that is natural. It will be good to get it over with and, as we always say-- "let the healing begin!" You are such a strong fighter. I was just looking at the picture I have of you a day or two ago. (big smile) You've been through a lot and this will be difficult, but not something you can't deal with. Keep your eyes on the goal. Golfnut's post was sure encouraging-- to hear about her mother. I'll sure be praying for you -- now, for peace-- and for a successful surgery and good recovery. Hugs, Susie
          2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
          5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
          CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
          10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

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

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          • #35
            Prayers for you having a successful surgery and a good recovery

            God bless
            Melissa
            Melissa

            Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

            April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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            • #36
              I have every confidence your surgery will be a great success and you'll be so glad you did it - again! Thinking of you Sally.
              Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
              Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
              T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
              Osteotomies and Laminectomies
              Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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              • #37
                Sally,
                Wishing you a great outcome for your hip surgery! Everyone that I know that has had a hip replaced is so pleased. I hope you will be too!
                Jackie
                T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                Right scapulectomy 6/15
                Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                Broken neck 9/28/2018
                Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                Osteotomy

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                • #38
                  Sending good thoughts & prayes your way, Sally!

                  Best,
                  Evelyn
                  age 48
                  80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
                  Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
                  Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
                  Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
                  Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.

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                  • #39
                    Sally...thinking about you for Monday and hoping all goes well..
                    and it is the last surgery you need...
                    you have been thru enough...
                    i know some people who had hip surgery and did great...

                    thoughts and prayers will be with you...
                    for a smooth procedure and uneventful recovery...

                    jess...and Sparky

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                    • #40
                      Thanks to all for you prayers and well wishes. We are leaving for the hospital in a couple of minutes. Love to all.
                      Sally
                      Diagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
                      Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
                      Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
                      Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
                      New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
                      Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/

                      "In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.

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                      • #41
                        I hope your surgery's over and you're having a comfortable recovery. Thinking of you Sally.
                        Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
                        Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
                        T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
                        Osteotomies and Laminectomies
                        Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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                        • #42
                          I'm thinking of you Sally....hope all went well!
                          __________________________________________
                          Debbe - 50 yrs old

                          Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
                          Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

                          Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
                          Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
                          Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

                          Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
                          Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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                          • #43
                            Yes, I wondered if anyone was going to post for her. I've been thinking about her as well. Hoping and praying all went well.
                            2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
                            5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
                            CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
                            10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

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

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                            • #44
                              Sally,

                              I hope all went well today and that you are resting comfortably.

                              God bless

                              Melissa
                              Melissa

                              Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                              April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                              • #45
                                thinking of you as well, Sally...
                                hoping it was uneventful and your recovery is the same...

                                hugs and a woof..
                                jess..and Sparky

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