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I am sitting here in my hotel thinking about tomorrow morning. I am so ready for this surgery, yet so scared at the same time. I have so many thoughts running through my head right now, I am not sure that I will get any sleep tonight. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am in the morning. I will try to post as soon as I feel like I can. Wish me luck !
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Jamie Age 29
Mother to a 6 year old daughter & an 11 month old baby boy.
2000 Curves - 28/40/32
2008 Curves - 39/63/44
Surgery Date - 3/25/08
T4 - L1
63 degrees corrected to 15 degrees ! -
Jamie,
Deep breaths... can you make a list of why you're doing this? It might help you calm down. Also remember, after tomorrow, everything will only improve as you recover. Imagine yourself one month after surgery, or even 1 year from now - you'll be so tall and straight and this will be far behind you.
Will be thinking good thoughts for you
You'll be great!
2000 34*L/39*T
2007 44*L/53*T
12.3.07 Posterior Spinal Fusion T4-T12
(initially planned T4-L1)
12.18.07 11*L/10*T
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Thanks ! I am so excited about my taller, straighter back. I can't wait to see it!Jamie Age 29
Mother to a 6 year old daughter & an 11 month old baby boy.
2000 Curves - 28/40/32
2008 Curves - 39/63/44
Surgery Date - 3/25/08
T4 - L1
63 degrees corrected to 15 degrees !Comment
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Awwww Jamie...you're going to do great! I know it can be daunting and scary but it will all be worth it in the end. Rent a movie, have some dinner and try to relax. It's easier said than done, I know. If I did it at 46 you can do it too! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and sending you well wishes. Virtual hugs!
AliciaGeish
47 years old, dx at 13
+30* to the right, +60* to the left, +30* to the right
Surgery 12-13-07 - fusion from T4 to sacrum.
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=267 Pre surgery
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=268 Post surgery
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC01091.jpg Xray from the side
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...1089-1-1-1.jpg Xray from the backComment
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Vndy and Geish are right, Jamie ... they both talked me through mine last month, and they were right.
You'll be surprised how quickly things move in the morning - and how many odd things will distract you from worry.
You're gonna be fine, kiddo. Lots of people sending good thoughts your way to banish the things that go bump in the time before ...
Hugs,
Pam
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
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One more thing...get those pre op back pictures taken! You won't have another chance after tonight!
If you didn't bring a camera run go get a disposable one.
Geish
47 years old, dx at 13
+30* to the right, +60* to the left, +30* to the right
Surgery 12-13-07 - fusion from T4 to sacrum.
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=267 Pre surgery
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=268 Post surgery
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC01091.jpg Xray from the side
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...1089-1-1-1.jpg Xray from the backComment
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LAFF!!!! ... and do NOT try to teach someone how to use a digital camera the morning of surgery!
Jamie, Geish has a valid point - lol ... my "trainee" almost managed to miss my back! Get a camera AND a competent operator.
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
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Oh yeah, I remember the night before. I think the high point was the self-administered enema.
Don't worry about sleep, you'll get lots tomorrow!!!
Everything will be okay. Best wishes to you!Chris
A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
Post-op curve: 12 degrees
Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New YorkComment
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OMG, Chris ... I'm drying my keyboard now - LMAO!!!Originally posted by SingerOh yeah, I remember the night before. I think the high point was the self-administered enema.
I'm trying to think ... the night before, I just wanted the next DAY to get here because my place was so crammed with people ... look back at my posts from 2/3-2/4 ... I seriously wanted to spend the night alone and take a cab to the Med Center!
The DAY before, my highlight was standing in line at the tax office getting my car tags and handicapped placard thinking "Wow. I won't drive again for weeks ...".
Funny what you miss when you won't be able to or can't ...
(BTW, self-administered enema is on neither of my lists - LOL!. You win :-)
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
VIEW MY X-RAYS
EMAIL MEComment
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Ohh, good luck Jamie!! I am sure you will be fine!! I will be thinking of you!!!28 years old. Dx at age 14.
1994 20T/20L
1998 22T/20L
2002 30T/28L
2006 34T/28L
2008 43T/34L
considering surgery in the near future as the curvature is getting progressively worse and for pain management.
XRAYS and pics at 28 years old. http://www.freewebs.com/skiergirl24/apps/photos/Comment
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You can do this!
Dear Jamie,
The night before surgery jitters are totally normal. Take the advice of the others who have already posted for you tonight: breath deeply, visualize yourself taller, straighter and smiling with the surgery behind you. If you do not have a mantra, try the one from The Little Blue Engine who went from "I think I can" to "I KNOW I can!" We all KNOW you can! Looking forward to hearing from you on the "other side".
Linda W.Linda
Two-stage A/P fusion T6-S1 with lumbar implants June 12 & June 27, 2007 at age 57
S curve 75+ degrees with kyphosis
Now 45 degrees and standing 3 inches taller!
Dr. Frank Rand, New England Baptist Hospital, BostonComment
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i cant offer much advice, but everything everyone has said
You have so many people wishing you well, so enjoy your night and get a picture take n
Danielle
14 Freshwoman
December 1st got no head the boston brace
Pre Brace Curves:18C 25T 30L
In brace curves: (1/23/08) 16C 20T 22L
In brace Curves: (5/21/08) 19C 19T 15L
We're Bringing CURVY BACKComment
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Jamie-- it's so hard that "night before"-- but morning will come soon and you'll do fine. Your long wait is almost over! I'll be praying for you tomorrow. Sending hugs and warm wishes to you.71 and plugging along... but having some problems
2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago
Corrected to 15°
CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring
Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of meComment
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Dear Jamie,
Sending good wishes, thoughts, and prayers your way.
MaryMary
T-64
L-40
Wore Milwaulkee brace from 6th grade until 11th grade. Surgery was scheduled Oct. 1983, did not go through with it.Comment
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Good Luck Jamie. I will be looking for your post-op stories. Everyone is right, you are going to want pictures.
CindyComment
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