Hello Scoli Friends ~
I decided to go to this page since I am not revising my surgery from ten years ago . . . just extending it to lower levels - from L4 to sacrum.
I had several great years after my first surgery, T4 - L4, and then experienced increased pain below the fusions.
I am looking to those who have been fused through the sacrum. I don't know what to expect, especially in regards to mobility and balance. Currently, my balance is good, but I can't walk beyond a block and cannot stand beyond 5 minutes due to the pain at the base of the spine. So, I already have some issues which surgery may improve.
I would greatly appreciate any personal experience or information you've gathered from others who have gone 'all the way' to the sacrum. I'm okay to hear the hard stuff as well as the good stuff. Balance? Mobility? Neck pain?
BTW, I'm considering Dr. Michael Daubs since Dr. Boachie has retired and Linda, the dedicated forum monitor, gave him a thumbs up. Any other recommendations from those who have used him would give me an increased sense of security.
Appreciate all of you!
Ginger
I decided to go to this page since I am not revising my surgery from ten years ago . . . just extending it to lower levels - from L4 to sacrum.
I had several great years after my first surgery, T4 - L4, and then experienced increased pain below the fusions.
I am looking to those who have been fused through the sacrum. I don't know what to expect, especially in regards to mobility and balance. Currently, my balance is good, but I can't walk beyond a block and cannot stand beyond 5 minutes due to the pain at the base of the spine. So, I already have some issues which surgery may improve.
I would greatly appreciate any personal experience or information you've gathered from others who have gone 'all the way' to the sacrum. I'm okay to hear the hard stuff as well as the good stuff. Balance? Mobility? Neck pain?
BTW, I'm considering Dr. Michael Daubs since Dr. Boachie has retired and Linda, the dedicated forum monitor, gave him a thumbs up. Any other recommendations from those who have used him would give me an increased sense of security.
Appreciate all of you!
Ginger
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