This is Karen's sister-in-law again reporting on Karen's first full day after surgery. She is doing great!! She looks great too! Slept for short periods of time thoughout the whole day. Sleep is good!! In and out of loopyness and being coherent (one of the lovely side affects anesthesia). So far she is managing the pain very well. Sat up in a chair for an hour this morning. Tomorrow physical therapy starts! So far things are going awesome!
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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/Tags: None
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Wonderful news, so far so good! Don't forget to start asking the nurses about bowel management--don't want to wait too long to get things moving.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
GayleGayle, age 50
Oct 2010 fusion T8-sacrum w/ pelvic fixation
Feb 2012 lumbar revision for broken rods @ L2-3-4
Sept 2015 major lumbar A/P revision for broken rods @ L5-S1
mom of Leah, 15 y/o, Diagnosed '08 with 26* T JIS (age 6)
2010 VBS Dr Luhmann Shriners St Louis
2017 curves stable/skeletely mature
also mom of Torrey, 12 y/o son, 16* T, stable
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Great news! Sitting in a chair I found sooo difficult initially! She's doing great, I knew she would.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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Karen I'm sooooo very glad everything went well!!! Can't wait to hear about your correction and hopefully see pics. Stay positive and just take it a day at a time. Say hi to Dr. Kelly for me if you see himLaurie Anne
Age 30
Pre-Op Curves T68, L80, Kyphosis 48 degrees
Post-Op Curves both around 10 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke & Dr. Kelly 12/13/10
Gained 2.5 inches now 5'9
PRE-OP Photos: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...urieScoliosis/
5 Mos Post Op: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...s%20Post%20Op/
1-Year Post Op: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...r%20Post%20Op/
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Great to hear Karen is doing so well. Keep up the good work!
Laurie Anne - Dr. Kelly was the Fellow with Dr Bridwell when I had my surgery Aug 31 and he checked on me in the hospital usually before Dr Bridwell's 6:15 or 6:30am daily visits. Do these guys ever sleep? He was really nice. He was actually the one who screwed the halo into my skull. (glad I didn't know how they were attached before my surgery)Age 56
Wore a Milwaukee Brace for 3 years in hs
Fused L4-S1 for high grade spondylolisthesis Jan '09 in Indy
Thoracic 68
Surgery Aug 31, 2010 T3 to L1
Dr Bridwell St Louis
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...1&d=1289881696
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Things are sounding very positive for Karen. Keep it going there girl! You'll be back on here soon with all of us "other-siders"! JanetJanet
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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I am trying to post so there will be lots of errors. I am sore as to br expected and the pt told me I woulnot qualify for rehab which I think would helpful .thanks for all of your encouragement, I grew several inches.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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Wow! You're posting already - that's great!
About rehab, you'll find you improve dramatically at first and I know you will surprise yourself with what you will be able to do. Being able to go right home from the hospital was such a relief for me - I'm sure I improved even more because I was in my own home. It probably sounds silly but I was really happy to have the comfort of our two cats (Snapper and Marshmallow). Being a dog owner I know you know what I mean!
Take care and keep up the good work!Julie - 51 yrs old
Dx'd 1973 - 43* thoracic curve / rotation
Wore Milwaukee brace 1973 - 1979
Pre-surgery: 63* thoracic / 52* lumbar curves
Surgeries: P - March 16, 2009 - Fused T3-S2 with pelvic fixation
A -April 14, 2009 - Fused L5-S1
Achieved +70% Correction
Dr. Khaled Kebaish, (and team) Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
Standing x-ray
New Spine 03/19/2009
New Spine Lateral 03/19/2009
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Hi Karen,
I agree with doodie, you'll be comfortable at home. I too thought how could I go right home but after an entire week in the hospital, I knew I would be able to do it. You'll be surprised how you'll feel. Of course, it's scary and uncomfortable but you will get stronger every day. I realize everyone is different, but I do think you'll be okay. It will be five weeks on Tuesday I had my spinal fusion and I feel like a different person. It's truly amazing how you feel from week to week. From your positive postings, I have no doubt you will do fine. Any questions, feel free to ask. My best to you. LYNN1981 Surgery with Harrington Rod; fused from T2 to L3 - Dr.Keim (at 26 years old)
2000 Partial Rod Removal
2001 Right Scapular Resection
12/07/2010 Surgical stabilization L3 through sacrum with revision harrington rod instrumentation, interbody fusion and pre-sacral fusion L5-S1 - Dr. Boachie (at 56 years old)
06/11/14 - Posterior cervical fusion C3 - T3 (Mountaineer System) due to severely arthritic joints - Dr. Patrick O'Leary (at age 59)
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Originally posted by LisaB View PostGreat to hear Karen is doing so well. Keep up the good work!
Laurie Anne - Dr. Kelly was the Fellow with Dr Bridwell when I had my surgery Aug 31 and he checked on me in the hospital usually before Dr Bridwell's 6:15 or 6:30am daily visits. Do these guys ever sleep? He was really nice. He was actually the one who screwed the halo into my skull. (glad I didn't know how they were attached before my surgery)Laurie Anne
Age 30
Pre-Op Curves T68, L80, Kyphosis 48 degrees
Post-Op Curves both around 10 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke & Dr. Kelly 12/13/10
Gained 2.5 inches now 5'9
PRE-OP Photos: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...urieScoliosis/
5 Mos Post Op: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...s%20Post%20Op/
1-Year Post Op: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...r%20Post%20Op/
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Karen
Try not to worry about things right now. Rehab can come later. Sometimes the Docs want us to wait....One day at a time.
Congratulations.
Ed49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
Pre surgery curves T70,L70
ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258
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Hi,
Dr. Kelly told me that Dr. Lenke is really proud of my X-rays so that makes me think I will be proud of my new back. I may go home on Wed.
John said every time he walks in the house, the dogs go crazy looking for me. I can't wait, but want to stay as ling as I need.
KarenKaren
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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It's great to hear you're doing well in the hospital!! My dog was very upset with me being gone, and I was only gone 4 days. Now that I'm home, he hardly leaves my side. So cute!
Hope you're well enough to go home soon! It gets a little better every day that goes by!Rebecca
Age: 28
Dx w/ scoli @ age 12 S curves T-40* L-42*
wore night bending brace as teenager
Curves changed to 50's plus or minus
herniated disc L2-3, Discectomy October 2007
fusion L2-3 November 2008
Revision L2-3 Fusion, Removal of hardware August 2009
Curves measuring 52 T&L September 2010
Fused T4-L4, all posterior December 27th 2010
gained almost two inches in height
Before and After Exterior
Before and After X-rays
My blog: http://herscoliosisjourney.blogspot.com/
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You sound so good! Glad things are going smoothly for you and you're already thinking about home. Sounds like you've been given a great outcome!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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