My daughter who will be 13 in November has severe scoliosis. I have to meet with her doctor's Monday to discuss surgery. My problem is that my daughter also has severe cerbreal palsy and cannot walk or talk. She is totally dependant. The idea of surgery terrifies me. But her curve is progressing at an alarming rate even with bracing. I have been researching and I understand that without surgery, she could develop problems breathing. I have mixed emotions. She is wheelchair bound and does have some weight bearing on her legs with equipment. She cannot speak so she cannot tell us how bad she hurts. She communicates through facial expressions and crying. I worry about how painful it will be for her, how long of a recovery, and complications there may be. Any feedback I can get would be truely appreciated. This is one of the hardest decisions I have to make and I want to make the right one for her. Please feel free to email me in addition to posting. I have to fight for the computer sometimes from my other children
Thank you so very much!
Thank you so very much!
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