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(Funny isn't it, the difference in reactions: We show our x-ray to each other (fellow scoli surgery veterans), and the reaction is TOTALLY different than the reactions we get when we show them to "regular civilians". . .)
Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011
Yes, from the outside, you'd have to look pretty hard to know I have scoliosis (at least with clothes on).
My recovery had been difficult for the last several months, as I felt I was getting little to no improvement. But, in the last week or so, I made a lot of improvement. I'm now off narcotics, with the exception of a vicodin as needed. Some days I go without anything at all, and other days I've had to take up to 4. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to start back to work on a part-time basis in the next few weeks.
--Linda
Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
And Linda. . .for someone who hasn't been working, you sure have accomplished some good works (what you've done for some people on this forum recently hasn't gone unnoticed). . .
Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011
And Linda. . .for someone who hasn't been working, you sure have accomplished some good works (what you've done for some people on this forum recently hasn't gone unnoticed). . .
Thanks! I'm blessed that I get to work in an area about which I have great passion.
Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
wow...impressive that you have days you need no pills at all! very impressive!
i know everyone on forum will be thrilled for you that your recovery has picked up speed!
if half the people you have helped on forum said a wish or prayer for you, it just had to happen...
a little karma always helps... ;-)
I looked at your x-rays and let out a little ahhhh of approval. Yes, fellow scolis do appreciate a good set of radiographs without the astonishment of the hardware surprise!
Hope you get to return to the work you love asap and that your recent improvement picks up even more speed. Yay!
Amy
58 yrs old, diagnosed at 31, never braced
Measured T-64, L-65 in 2009
Measured T-57, L-56 in 2010, different doc
2 lumbar levels spondylolisthesis
Exercising to correct
Glad to hear it Linda! Hope it's a smooth road from here on in.
Surgery 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
Ditto all of the above! That's fantastic and thanks for all of your help on here for all of us. Janet
Janet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.
Congrats. You must be so happy to be done with it....
Ed
49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
Pre surgery curves T70,L70
ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada
Your x-rays look great. I hope you have a smooth recovery. Thanks for all that you do for the forum.
Karen
Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
Rib Hump-GONE!
Age-60 at the time of surgery
Now 66
Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
Retired Kdgn. Teacher
See photobucket link for:
Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right. http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/
I've been reluctant to say anything, for fear of jinxing it, but I've been feeling well for about the last 3 weeks. I still have some pain, but mostly only when sitting. I'm going to return to work part-time starting next week, and will go full-time as soon as sit/stand workstations can be installed in my office and in the spine center clinic. I am so excited to get back to a normal life.
Thanks for all your well wishes here and in email. They all got me through a fairly dark time.
Regards,
Linda
Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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