So, I'm back from my second opinion from this morning. Thanks to all for the encouragement! I took my file and every x-ray/MRI I have ever had with me. With that I received new x-rays today as well. My scoli has progressed from 48 degrees into the 50's in just 5 months. Apparently it is rotating as well, which I never have been told about before. He told me that I am a candidate for surgery, but wants me to have new x-rays again in 3 months to check the progression. I would be fused and have rods down to L5. He mentioned the possibility of having a 2nd and 3rd surgery in the future due to the long fusion. How far into the future could that be? I have a long list of questions now from my long drive after the appointment. My top question (other than my previous question) is how long after surgery would I have to wait to have another baby? A year... or two? I'm in no position right now to have one, but I know I want another baby in the future.
He also mentioned the possibility of me going to Hopkins in Baltimore for another opinion. I don't know if I really want to go for more opinions... plus I'm pretty sure that my insurance won't cover anyone at Hopkins. Has anyone gone to Hopkins in Baltimore before?
Well, that's about it for now. Thanks for letting me rattle on!
He also mentioned the possibility of me going to Hopkins in Baltimore for another opinion. I don't know if I really want to go for more opinions... plus I'm pretty sure that my insurance won't cover anyone at Hopkins. Has anyone gone to Hopkins in Baltimore before?
Well, that's about it for now. Thanks for letting me rattle on!
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