Hello,
Today I met Dr. Charles Edwards II of Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was one of the surgeons Linda recommended and I must admit I was impressed with Dr. Edwards and Mercy hospital.
It seems he agrees with the trend of not getting blood from the patient--as he feels it will affect my healing (I'm not a big person to start with). I am hoping my husband can donate blood for me. Also, one thing I was really dreading was having to deal with those weird sounding plastic braces. Dr. Edwards thinks I'll be able to get by using a lumbosacral Corset.
Lots to do before the surgery--which is set for August 23rd. Got a new set xrays today, need to get an MRI, etc.
Also, while I was getting my xrays, the doctor brought in a lady who had the surgery two months ago and introduced her to my husband. She gave him her phone number for me to call to ask questions about the surgery. That was really kind of her to offer.
He looked at the xrays I brought with me, he says I have more of a 105 degree curve on top...and since I have lost about two inches of height in the past two years, it will probably continue to grow worse at a greater rate--this is the time for the surgery while I am strong.
A scary prospect--but one I need to do.
Today I met Dr. Charles Edwards II of Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was one of the surgeons Linda recommended and I must admit I was impressed with Dr. Edwards and Mercy hospital.
It seems he agrees with the trend of not getting blood from the patient--as he feels it will affect my healing (I'm not a big person to start with). I am hoping my husband can donate blood for me. Also, one thing I was really dreading was having to deal with those weird sounding plastic braces. Dr. Edwards thinks I'll be able to get by using a lumbosacral Corset.
Lots to do before the surgery--which is set for August 23rd. Got a new set xrays today, need to get an MRI, etc.
Also, while I was getting my xrays, the doctor brought in a lady who had the surgery two months ago and introduced her to my husband. She gave him her phone number for me to call to ask questions about the surgery. That was really kind of her to offer.
He looked at the xrays I brought with me, he says I have more of a 105 degree curve on top...and since I have lost about two inches of height in the past two years, it will probably continue to grow worse at a greater rate--this is the time for the surgery while I am strong.
A scary prospect--but one I need to do.
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