I am seeing a surgeon this Friday for the first time. I've been dealing with the pain from scoliosis which has steadily gotten worse and worse. I've tried all kinds of therapies, pain management etc. I was to see Dr Shelokov but since he passed away that will not happen. I had always been told he was 'the man' when it came to this kind of surgery so I am saddened for everyone in his life and so sorry I will not be operated on or able to be cared for by him. I will see his associate, but my questions are more general to all who have had surgery. I am wondering how many of you would say you have gotten relief from this kind of surgery and how much relief? Also I was very active until the last year or two, doing sprint triathlons which involves, swimming, biking and running. I wasn't ever that fast but I sure did enjoy it and proving to myself I could do it ( after having breast cancer). I fought the pain for so long but I couldn't do it anymore. So I am wondering also how much are you restricted after this surgery and for how long? I mean are there things you will never be able to do again, even if you have surgery. How long were you restricted immediately after surgery and for how long? I realize these kind of questions are relative to the person answering but I am just trying to get a general idea from those who have been there already.
Thanks to all who can help me with these questions!
Thanks to all who can help me with these questions!
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