19 Year Old Male. Scoliosis Progressing.

[loves to skate]

That's terrible, at least for you. I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's such a mental roller coaster as it is without this being added. I hope they can reschedule you soon. Hang in there!
Sally

[JDM555]

That's terrible, at least for you. I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's such a mental roller coaster as it is without this being added. I hope they can reschedule you soon. Hang in there!
Sally

It was the only time I can have it too. My dad had to fight and call at least 20x to get that spot in short notice. And I moved all my finals and cleared up all my schedule and everything was perfect, then I get this call 2 days before surgery. I hate this crap, I just want to get this damn surgery over with.

[jrnyc]

Dont blame you for being angry..especially after rearranging everything...that would tick anybody off!

am wondering if you can re-plan...for a different school break...spring break.... would that be enuf time? or are you rethinking summer?

i know you will work it out.....once the anger subsides, you will think clearly about it!

best regards
jess

[JDM555]

Dont blame you for being angry..especially after rearranging everything...that would tick anybody off!

am wondering if you can re-plan...for a different school break...spring break.... would that be enuf time? or are you rethinking summer?

i know you will work it out.....once the anger subsides, you will think clearly about it!

best regards
jess

AIWHRJOAWHR I HATE THIS! My dad tried calling them to see if there is any spots with either stanford spine surgeons or any other day before christmas. And they said uhh, we will have to check, but your best bet is fridays since your surgeon is free. So my dad is like ok, what about this friday, nope, it's full. Next friday, nope it's Christmas, okay the friday after that, nope it's new years, FINE the friday after THAT, nope the surgeon is out of town. I swear I can't believe the shit luck I'm having, I NEED to get this done over winter break, I don't want to wait till summer and have it ruin my whole entire summer, I want to recover for 6 months now, and then start gym and enjoying my summer vacation, I just hope something works out.

[LindaRacine]

If you're interested, I can find out if any of the UCSF spine surgeons has an opening before Christmas. I volunteer there (am about to be employed there as well).

[JenniferG]

Oh nooooooooo. I'm so sorry this has happened. Sheesh! It's a bit cruel, I think. I hope your Dad or Linda can organise something for you.

[JDM555]

If you're interested, I can find out if any of the UCSF spine surgeons has an opening before Christmas. I volunteer there (am about to be employed there as well).

Oh wow, that would be amazing. I will send you a PM.
John

[debbei]

Oh my; how terrible. Especially since you had it scheduled over your break, not to mention having yourself mentally prepared, and now this.

[spinalfusion09]

OMG! That sucks!!!! I'm so sorry! you've thought about it so much and then they do that to you :{ personal update that I thought you'd like to know I've been going to the gym :} No weights except the 5 pound dumbbells in my room. But I have been doing half hour on the eliptical everyday (with a break day). Have my 12 week post opp with the doc next week. My legs are getting stronger and it didn't take long for my body to get back into doing cardio work. So even if you did get the surgery a little later I'm sure you'll be healing faster than 6 months. I'm barely at my third month post opp and still working out. Technically I probably won't need outpatient physical therapy but I want to start kickboxing and pilates so I might go to physical therapy to help me get stronger. I walked a lot before I went to the gym so I'm sure that helped. Keep us posted and I'm so sorry they did that to you!

[JDM555]

Oh my; how terrible. Especially since you had it scheduled over your break, not to mention having yourself mentally prepared, and now this.

Yeah , I was so ready for the surgery for tomorrow. I really wished it would work out. I hope I can find a day later this week or even early next week, but I don't want to stay in the hospital on Christmas.

OMG! That sucks!!!! I'm so sorry! you've thought about it so much and then they do that to you :{ personal update that I thought you'd like to know I've been going to the gym :} No weights except the 5 pound dumbbells in my room. But I have been doing half hour on the eliptical everyday (with a break day). Have my 12 week post opp with the doc next week. My legs are getting stronger and it didn't take long for my body to get back into doing cardio work. So even if you did get the surgery a little later I'm sure you'll be healing faster than 6 months. I'm barely at my third month post opp and still working out. Technically I probably won't need outpatient physical therapy but I want to start kickboxing and pilates so I might go to physical therapy to help me get stronger. I walked a lot before I went to the gym so I'm sure that helped. Keep us posted and I'm so sorry they did that to you!

Wow, good for you. You're only at 3 months and you're in the gym? Very good. I hope to recover as nicely as you, if I get the darn surgery.

[titaniumed]

John
What a letdown. Good surgeons are usually very busy people.

Eventually, it will get all sorted out.
Ed

[JDM555]

John
What a letdown. Good surgeons are usually very busy people.

Eventually, it will get all sorted out.
Ed

I hope it will all work out somehow. ATM I am calling back and forth between MRI place, Stanford clinic, and Linda trying to help me with doing my surgery at ucsf. I hope something works out I really want to do this and it has put me in such a bad mood to start my winter break. If I get surgery within the next week that will be a miracle. I have horrible luck when it comes to this stuff. I'll keep you guys updated as time goes by. Wish me luck to knock this surgery down over winter break.

[JDM555]

Update: My new surgery date is 12/28. I just lost 12 days of recovery.

[Hannamom]

JDM555

I know it was a disappointment to have your surgery put off...I'm sorry that happened to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers and will be on the other side of this soon. Ann

Hannamom

[LindaRacine]

John...

Do you know who the new surgeon is?

--Linda