Hi all
I am here with an update for you. I had my op 2 weeks ago today. I am now fused from T8 to T12 and had a rib removed from my right side for the bone graft. I only had anterior surgery.
I am told that the op didn't go quite as planned as my lungs kept filling up with blood and the chest drain wasn't draining properly. I was in intensive care for 2 days. I don't remember any of it, but apparently the team was on standby the whole time incase I needed to go back to sugery. Fortunately I didn't was able to go back to the ward. I didn't really have any problems after that. The drain didn't come out as soon as the doctors would have liked, but I eventually I was able to get my brac and come home. I was in for a total of 13 days.
I am now in a brace with a hard back and a soft corset type front. It's not much fun, but I'll get used to it. I only have to wear it for 3 months thankfully.
Karen x
I am here with an update for you. I had my op 2 weeks ago today. I am now fused from T8 to T12 and had a rib removed from my right side for the bone graft. I only had anterior surgery.
I am told that the op didn't go quite as planned as my lungs kept filling up with blood and the chest drain wasn't draining properly. I was in intensive care for 2 days. I don't remember any of it, but apparently the team was on standby the whole time incase I needed to go back to sugery. Fortunately I didn't was able to go back to the ward. I didn't really have any problems after that. The drain didn't come out as soon as the doctors would have liked, but I eventually I was able to get my brac and come home. I was in for a total of 13 days.
I am now in a brace with a hard back and a soft corset type front. It's not much fun, but I'll get used to it. I only have to wear it for 3 months thankfully.
Karen x
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