Hi all, I have my second fusion coming up in one month. 17 years ago I was fused from T2-T12 when I was 13. Since then my lumbar has continued to curve and twist and now I am scheduled to have T10-S1 fused with both SI joints fixated as well. I have a husband as well as a 3 year old son and a 1 year old daughter at home.
I am terrified. All the surgeons I have seen have said this surgery is not a matter of if but a matter of when and it’s better to do it now while I’m young (29) and healthy and strong instead of waiting until I’m older, in a lot more pain, and the problem continues to worsen.
I’m scared of the pain
I’m scared of the limitations after fusion and complete healing. I don’t want to end up on disability or anything like that.
I’m trying not to let my fear override the logic behind why this surgery makes sense but I’m still really really scared.
I am terrified. All the surgeons I have seen have said this surgery is not a matter of if but a matter of when and it’s better to do it now while I’m young (29) and healthy and strong instead of waiting until I’m older, in a lot more pain, and the problem continues to worsen.
I’m scared of the pain
I’m scared of the limitations after fusion and complete healing. I don’t want to end up on disability or anything like that.
I’m trying not to let my fear override the logic behind why this surgery makes sense but I’m still really really scared.
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