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    Surgery tomorrow 1/7/13

    Well, I am as ready as I can be for my surgery tomorrow. It's really weird. I have been fairly calm about the whole thing, although I am getting a bit nervous today. My guess is that sleep will be a problem tonight.

    My plan is to wear my scars proudly, while I stand up straighter. Knowing that I have conquered scoliosis rather than it putting me in bed for the rest of my life is my mantra.

    Twisted Sister, good luck with your appointment with Dr. Hu tomorrow. I have a really good sense that you will be in a better place after you have met with her.

    My daughter will be keeping you informed of my progress while I am unable to. Looking forward to reaching out to all of you myself very shortly.

    Libby
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    Libby good luck
    Kara
    25
    Brace 4-15-05-5-25-06
    Posterior Spinal Fusion 3-10-10
    T4-L2
    Before 50T
    After 20T

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    • #3
      Best of luck Libby! So glad your run up to surgery has gone easily for you. Soon you'll have this thing "behind" you and you'll be on your way back, straighter, taller and happier than ever.
      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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      • #4
        Wishing a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
        I am stronger than scoliosis, and won't let it rule my life!
        45 years old - diagnosed at age 7
        A/P surgery on March 5/7, 2013 - UCSF

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        • #5
          Hope all goes well and soon you will be on the other side
          Melissa

          Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

          April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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          • #6
            Will be praying for you!
            Tamena
            Diagnosed at age 12 with a double major curve

            Braced till age 15

            SSBOB T12-L2 Anterior age 34. (October 22,2012) Dr. Robert Gaines Jr. ( Columbia, MO)

            Revision Surgery T2-Sacrum with Pelvic Fixation Prosterior age 35 (November 13,2013) Dr. Michael Kelly (St. Louis, MO)

            Revision Surgery L4/L5 due to BMP Complication age 36 (November 20,2014) Dr. Michael Kelly (St. Louis, Mo)

            Revision Surgery due to broken rod scheduled for October 19, 2016 with Dr. Michael Kelly (St. Louis, MO)

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            • #7
              Best wishes to you for a great result and an easy recovery!
              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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              • #8
                Will be thinking of you and wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery!!
                50 years old!!!!!
                Wore Milwaulkee Brace 1976-77
                Original curve 36 degrees ( measured in the 70s)
                Advanced to 61 degrees 01/2011
                Surgery 07/11/2011
                Fused T1-L2 (curve now in the 20s!)

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                • #9
                  I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you a successful surgery with a smooth recovery.
                  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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                  • #10
                    Sending warm and healing thoughts your way! You have a great attitude....I am still working on mine! I look forward to your progress notes and your good news! You are in the right place at the right time.
                    Hugs,
                    Your Twisted Sister, Susan
                    Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis

                    2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
                    2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
                    2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
                    2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
                    2018: Removal L4,5 screw
                    2021: Removal T1 screw & rod

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                    • #11
                      Libby--
                      Best of luck to you tomorrow! I hope you can get a good night's sleep tonight--but don't worry if you don't you'll get a good nap tomorrow. Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. 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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                      • #12
                        Best wishes! Soon you'll be on "the other side" with a nice, straight back!

                        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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                        • #13
                          I'm praying for you Libby. I too love your attitude. I just reached 3 months post-op and I'm convinced that attitude is almost, if not more important than physical readiness. You sound strong and optimistic, which will get you through recovery. I look forward to your updates and will keep you in prayer.
                          1973 Age 15 diagnosed with scoliosis but told too old for surgery.
                          2001 age 43 told too old for surgery, did physical therapy & traction.
                          2001 to 2008 Intermittent use of home traction machine and TENS unit.
                          2009 traction no longer effective - physical therapy.
                          2011 More physical therapy. 2012 Collapsing scoliosis - MRI before surgery
                          At age 53, surgery on October 2nd, 2012 with Dr Hey
                          Fusion with titanium rods and bolts from T1 to pelvis.
                          Post op x-ray

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                          • #14
                            Sending you lots of good vibes and good thoughts. I hope the surgery is smooth sailing and your recovery is quick and easy. I am looking forward to the updates. Wishing you all the best! -- Robyn

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                            • #15
                              Update on Libby's Surgery

                              Good evening, I am writing to update Libby's status. She is resting comfortably after the first surgery. The doctor reported it went well.

                              Thank you all for your kind words. I will update the thread again tomorrow evening after the second surgery.

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