Hi! I'm new to the boards, although I wish I'd joined earlier. High school student, 16, and surgery scheduled for May 24th. Just had a few questions...
For a very active person, are there any really long-lasting physical limitations after surgery? I'm talking about running (not marathons but still regular track and field at school) and high-impact things such as advanced martial arts, in particular.
I realize that it will take some time before I'm able to go back to the things I want to do... but I'm worried that I won't be able to do the high-impact, really physical (that is, fun) activities even later in life because of the spinal fusion.
48 degree RTC, 30 degree lower. I know surgery is the right choice for me, but still very scared, not afraid to admit it. What are the chances that I'll need more surgery in the future??
Any comments appreciated; I'd really just love to hear from other people that have been through this. Thank you.
Stacey
PS To any and all mothers out there: We love you. You are our pillars of strength. Never feel unappreciated.
For a very active person, are there any really long-lasting physical limitations after surgery? I'm talking about running (not marathons but still regular track and field at school) and high-impact things such as advanced martial arts, in particular.
I realize that it will take some time before I'm able to go back to the things I want to do... but I'm worried that I won't be able to do the high-impact, really physical (that is, fun) activities even later in life because of the spinal fusion.
48 degree RTC, 30 degree lower. I know surgery is the right choice for me, but still very scared, not afraid to admit it. What are the chances that I'll need more surgery in the future??
Any comments appreciated; I'd really just love to hear from other people that have been through this. Thank you.
Stacey
PS To any and all mothers out there: We love you. You are our pillars of strength. Never feel unappreciated.
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