Hello. I have been reading a lot of different posts and some have eased my stress and others have made it worse.. so I thought I'd write my own post and ask for any advice, encouragement or tips to help me prepare for the big day.
I am 25 years old and was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 13. I wore a brace for 3 years until I was nearly 16 and that seemed to prevent further increases to both curves. I'm not sure the size of the curves and I'm very confused. I just looked at my old x rays which have measurements on them but it doent add up. In 1999 the lower curve measured 35degrees then in 2000 the top was 32 and bottom 36. But on a different cray it was measured at 42. Then in 2002 they were 30 &38. My current x rays aren't marked but doctor said they had gone past the threshold and are progressing and will continue if we don't fuse now. He has recommended we fuse from T4-t11 as this curve is causing the lower one. Hopefully that should ultimately straighten the lower curve naturally so that I keep some flexibility. There is no guaruntee this will work. If it doesn't then I will need further surgery. Has anyone been through something similar? My op is booked for 24th of may and every day I change my mind about whether I'm doing the right thing or not. I do have pain now. But It is managable. I just avoid standing or sitting for long periods-just mix it up. I keep fit, go to gym and swim. I don't wear high heels very much... Even though I'd like to... And I have changed jobs so that I don't stand all day or do any lifting... I've been very happy living like this and the only reason I've decided to do the surgery now is because Im planning on
starting a family in a few years.
Please comment on any of these things. I would love to hear from
anyone who can share their experiences- good and bad.
Thanks
Kassie
I am 25 years old and was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 13. I wore a brace for 3 years until I was nearly 16 and that seemed to prevent further increases to both curves. I'm not sure the size of the curves and I'm very confused. I just looked at my old x rays which have measurements on them but it doent add up. In 1999 the lower curve measured 35degrees then in 2000 the top was 32 and bottom 36. But on a different cray it was measured at 42. Then in 2002 they were 30 &38. My current x rays aren't marked but doctor said they had gone past the threshold and are progressing and will continue if we don't fuse now. He has recommended we fuse from T4-t11 as this curve is causing the lower one. Hopefully that should ultimately straighten the lower curve naturally so that I keep some flexibility. There is no guaruntee this will work. If it doesn't then I will need further surgery. Has anyone been through something similar? My op is booked for 24th of may and every day I change my mind about whether I'm doing the right thing or not. I do have pain now. But It is managable. I just avoid standing or sitting for long periods-just mix it up. I keep fit, go to gym and swim. I don't wear high heels very much... Even though I'd like to... And I have changed jobs so that I don't stand all day or do any lifting... I've been very happy living like this and the only reason I've decided to do the surgery now is because Im planning on
starting a family in a few years.
Please comment on any of these things. I would love to hear from
anyone who can share their experiences- good and bad.
Thanks
Kassie
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