Thank you for this Forum. Reading these posts have helped me in understanding this daunting decision regarding surgery. I had scoliosis all my life without any problems. In 1998 I had a pinched nerve in my neck and the xrays showed a progression of a 40 degree cobb and I spent 2 years in p/t and then stopped going. The past two years I have had pain in lower back. I saw Dr. B at HSS (great man) and he definitely recommends surgery - fusing most of my spine (leaving the lower portion (If I can remember correctly). I said, no - I want to wait a year. I was so freaked I couldn't breathe. I live alone, have no family living and have 2 beloved cats (14 and 15 years old) to take care. And yes, I have friends but how much can you depend?
I have read so much on the web, and I think it has made me more fearful than ever. I would appreciate any feedback from those of you who have had the surgery regarding the recovery and your mobility. Is it true you can't bend for six months post op? How does one function in daily living without being able to pick something up or feed my cats? Is it also true that lifting is very limited? How long, and how much weight? Can you lift a container of milk? I would like to believe I can return to work after 3 months, but I fear that will not be the case. Any thoughts on recovery time, etc. I know it is different for each person.
Also, I have osteopenia and Dr. B feels I shouldn't wait until my bones are too thin. At present I am 53 years old, the curves are 50 degrees right scoliosis bet. T-5 & T-12, & 49 degree of left scoliosis between T12-L4. There are 55 degrees of thoracic kyphosis & 58 degrees of lumbar lordosis. Am I kidding myself to wait? Thank you for any insight you can give me. Bless you all.
I have read so much on the web, and I think it has made me more fearful than ever. I would appreciate any feedback from those of you who have had the surgery regarding the recovery and your mobility. Is it true you can't bend for six months post op? How does one function in daily living without being able to pick something up or feed my cats? Is it also true that lifting is very limited? How long, and how much weight? Can you lift a container of milk? I would like to believe I can return to work after 3 months, but I fear that will not be the case. Any thoughts on recovery time, etc. I know it is different for each person.
Also, I have osteopenia and Dr. B feels I shouldn't wait until my bones are too thin. At present I am 53 years old, the curves are 50 degrees right scoliosis bet. T-5 & T-12, & 49 degree of left scoliosis between T12-L4. There are 55 degrees of thoracic kyphosis & 58 degrees of lumbar lordosis. Am I kidding myself to wait? Thank you for any insight you can give me. Bless you all.
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