Anybody here have these problems? I was told it's a possible complication and the damage is permanent.
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Originally posted by JenniferG View PostAnybody here have these problems? I was told it's a possible complication and the damage is permanent.
Both my surgeon and Dr. Boachie told me that it is a very rare complication, so I'm chosing not to worry about it. I have too many other things to worry about__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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Hi Debbei, Yikes, it just keeps getting better doesn't it...<joking>
Not sure if I'd prefer vision problems or having my head supported by two pins for 5 hours. <joking again>
How are you feeling Deb, not long now? It's Nancy Joy's turn tomorrow, isn't it. I'm almost wishing it was me tomorrow, having it almost over, but mine's still 5 months away.
Thanks for your input Deb. Take care.
JenSurgery 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 free
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I was just telling my husband that I think there is something wrong with the new contacts I got. I just got a new supply but the SAME script as before surgery, and I cannot see for a DARN at night!!! Everything is blurry, and during the day I have some slight vision issues with them. Before the surgery I was doing great!
This is good to know!My One Crooked Momma blog
Fused T1-L1 May 21st 2008
From 51* to STRAIGHT! Thanks Dr. Shelokov @ Baylor
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Originally posted by mmw View PostI was just telling my husband that I think there is something wrong with the new contacts I got. I just got a new supply but the SAME script as before surgery, and I cannot see for a DARN at night!!! Everything is blurry, and during the day I have some slight vision issues with them. Before the surgery I was doing great!
This is good to know!
Thanks!
ps. Love the blog too!Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis
No island of sanity.
Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
Answer: Medicine
"We are all African."
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Thank you! lolMy One Crooked Momma blog
Fused T1-L1 May 21st 2008
From 51* to STRAIGHT! Thanks Dr. Shelokov @ Baylor
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Hi MMW,
Just to let you know what my surgeon said about possible sight problems:
When they do occur (I think he put the rate at around 1 in 3000 spinal surgeries), the vision problems are limited to the peripheral visual fields rather than your general vision. This means that when looking straight ahead, the regions to either sides ("looking out of the corner of your eyes" as they say) is what is affected. I'm not clear on whether the vision problems would entail complete peripheral blindness or just a decrease in vision, but either way - they don't affect the entire visual field. But...it seems to be a mantra around here - "everyone is different"!
I would definitely get your prescription re-evaluated, though, if it's not working for you.
All the best to you. So glad you got a fabulous surgery outcome!
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"Discombobulated"-
Can you tell me who you surgeon was? I had surgery almost 2 years ago and for the past 2 months have had double vision when I look off to the right or left. There were 2 episodes when I had double vision even looking straight ahead. I have been to a neurologist, had an MRI of my head-he can't find a thing. I have to wonder if something happened during my back surgery. I had started back to work full time when all this started, and I felt really run down (I need to find a new job with less stress and fewer hours!), so I wonder if I had had a slight vision problem all along and the fatigue somehow made it worse-? I would love to have answers! I am going to a neuro-ophthalmologist next, but can't get in to see her for 2 more months. Any comments would be appreciated- thanks!
Cathie
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My doctor is going to be using Gardner Wells tongs (traction) during my operation on Wednesday. He said in addition to reducing the risk of blindness (which I am totally freaking out about), he said it also prevents you from developing pressure sores on the face...which is very common with long surgeries when your face is placed in a cradle. Anyway, anyone have this done to them during surgery??
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Originally posted by jesscv View PostMy doctor is going to be using Gardner Wells tongs (traction) during my operation on Wednesday. He said in addition to reducing the risk of blindness (which I am totally freaking out about), he said it also prevents you from developing pressure sores on the face...which is very common with long surgeries when your face is placed in a cradle. Anyway, anyone have this done to them during surgery??
Good luck, and I know you'll be just fine.__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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