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Sitting in pre surgery waiting area now! Writing this from my blackberry. Ready to get this party started! Will post asasp!
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Laura
62 degrees
49 yrs. young
Surgery 3/31/10 with Lenke
Before and After pics
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Laura! I don't think I've ever seen a post from someone sitting in pre-op! That's so fantastic! I'm sure you won't get this until after your surgery and it may even be a few days, but the sentiment is still the same: you are being sent so many wonderful, healing, calming thoughts by so many people, me included. I remember pre-op like it was yesterday. That's where I finally got that calm of knowing it was MY time and I could just relax and let the professionals take over. My preparation was over and it was time to give in. It's really difficult to explain the exact feeling, but I think you'll know what I mean. Take good care of yourself, do what the docs tell you to and let us know how you are doing. Congratulations! You made it!Becky
51 years old
Married 28 years
3 kids ages 23, 21 and 17
Fused T-10 through L-5 June, 2008
Developed junctional kyphosis, flat-back and sagittal imbalance
Revision Surgery June 27, 2011
Fused T-4 thru S-1 with pelvic anchor screws
Take 2 revision October 15, 2013 to locate source of continued pain
Pseudoarthrosis at L-3, 2 screws removedComment
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Good Luck Laura!
I'm praying for you Laura! You will do wonderful, I just know it! By the time you read this post, you will be on the otherside of the picture with all of us and you will be home to your husky in no time!!!
Post soon!
MelissaComment
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I've thought about you all day. . .maybe by now you're out of surgery, and you're on our "other side"!!! Tough days ahead, but you can do it!! I'm not tough, and I did. love!Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011Comment
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Wow! Thinking of you Laura, and of Lynette who's just behind you. Sending best wishes for a bright and happy future to you both.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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Lynette,
Raising my pretend glass to you too , and here's hoping your surgery went well today!!!!!May 2008 Fusion T4 - S1, Pre-op Curves T45, L70 (age 48). Unsuccessful surgery.
March 18, 2010 (age 50). Revision with L3 Osteotomy, Replacement of hardware T11 - S1 , addition of bilateral pelvic fixation. Correction of sagittal imbalance and kyphosis.
January 24, 2012 (age 52) Revision to repair pseudoarthrosis and 2 broken rods at L3/L4.Comment
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Hi Laura, i make it about 6pm your time at the moment, hope all went well for your surgery and that you are resting comfortably.
Lynette, best wishes for tomorrow on a safe and successful surgery.Vali
44 years young! now 45
Surgery - June 1st, 2009
Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
Post -op - 5 degrees
T11 - S1 Posterior
L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior FusionComment
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