Hi everyone,
I just thought I should post in case anyone was following Michela's VBS journey. Michela had her VBS surgery on 12/19/07. She had a 26* left sided curve. Michela was stapled T8 to L1. 5 staples total. Yesterday was her 6 week check up and now she measures 2*!! Her surgeon said she could return to all activities without exception. Her back looks beautiful! Her right shoulder blade is slightly higher then the left. Her Dr said this will even out over the next few months, that the bones, ligaments, and muscles need time to adjust to the spines new position. We are very happy. She will continue to be monitored at Shriners Hopital in Philadelphia. Michela's next appointment is early May 2008.
I think it is important for us to share our experiences, good and bad, so that we can all see what different treatment options yield over time.
Stephanie
I just thought I should post in case anyone was following Michela's VBS journey. Michela had her VBS surgery on 12/19/07. She had a 26* left sided curve. Michela was stapled T8 to L1. 5 staples total. Yesterday was her 6 week check up and now she measures 2*!! Her surgeon said she could return to all activities without exception. Her back looks beautiful! Her right shoulder blade is slightly higher then the left. Her Dr said this will even out over the next few months, that the bones, ligaments, and muscles need time to adjust to the spines new position. We are very happy. She will continue to be monitored at Shriners Hopital in Philadelphia. Michela's next appointment is early May 2008.
I think it is important for us to share our experiences, good and bad, so that we can all see what different treatment options yield over time.
Stephanie
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