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Melissa
I wore my sling for a day. Since my arm was not working for 8 months, I was used to tucking it tight against my body for protection. As long as you don’t get it caught on something, I guess your ok. I knew I wouldn’t let that happen since I was staying home laying low most of the time worried about fusing. I wanted to make sure I was fused first in case I had to do a revision on my spine. My mind was on my back, not my arm at that time.
Since my Dr wanted me in PT right away to keep my arm from freezing up, I kept moving it often.
I know how you feel with constantly being 6 weeks out....and the surgeries grow old. I felt that way myself. As far as moving goes, you shouldn’t be lifting anything. You need some young people to help out. Lifting and cleaning are not really part of scoliosis recovery. (smiley face)
I napped for 2 years. Yes, 2 years. And sure miss those days! Napping often is perfectly fine, its your body saying, “I need a break” mainly from healing which takes a lot of energy. Nutrition is important, so is walking.
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Ed49 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
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostSo you are saying that you feel sleep needs increase or decrease at different times?
Get as much sleep as you can Melissa. It will also help with your anxiety and coping skills. I know in my case, everything's worse/more difficult when I don't get enough sleep. So if your body's demanding sleep, close the bedroom door, tuck yourself in and grab some zzzzs. As many as you can.
It's 6.15pm Christmas Eve here, so I want to wish everyone a relaxed and peaceful day tomorrow, especially you Melissa and others who are struggling so badly (Leanne, Kristy e.g.) and I hope 2012 brings you the healing that you so badly need. Happy Christmas all!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
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Originally posted by titaniumed View PostMelissa
I wore my sling for a day. Since my arm was not working for 8 months, I was used to tucking it tight against my body for protection.
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Ed
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Originally posted by JenniferG View PostI am no expert but I strongly feel that sleep is the best way your body can replenish, rest and heal. As for needing more or less sleep at different times, I think that's possible, for example when you're in a lot of pain, it may be hard to sleep, but I think your body likely needs sleep more at that time to heal. A good case for sleeping tablets to help get that needed sleep.
Get as much sleep as you can Melissa. It will also help with your anxiety and coping skills. I know in my case, everything's worse/more difficult when I don't get enough sleep. So if your body's demanding sleep, close the bedroom door, tuck yourself in and grab some zzzzs. As many as you can.
It's 6.15pm Christmas Eve here, so I want to wish everyone a relaxed and peaceful day tomorrow, especially you Melissa and others who are struggling so badly (Leanne, Kristy e.g.) and I hope 2012 brings you the healing that you so badly need. Happy Christmas all!
I want to wish you as well a wonderful Merry Christmas. I also want to wish Leanne and Kristy and everyone else who is having serious problems a day of hope
tomorrow and that 2012 is a year of healing for anyone who needs it. My husband wanted to go to his niece's house tomorrow about 90 minutes away and I told him no. I cannot sit in the car that longMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Melissa
I was moving it pretty much on the second day with limited motion. At that point, I could lift my arm up on the desk to reach the mouse. They will repair it, and you will notice that it will now work, but it will be a little sore and takes PT to get the stretching and range of motion. No weights at all for about 6 weeks, then started with 1# and worked up.
Raising the arm above your head will take some time. You will practice “walking the wall” using your fingers walking up higher and higher. The arm is tight when you elevate it, and you will slowly have to stretch this out. That takes months.
Having my shoulder repaired really made me feel better. The PT involved at 8 months made me feel better, AND was highly beneficial for my spine. I could feel it. The arms and the legs really do connect to the back! The arm bike was great. You can feel the paraspinal’s building up again.
They make about 4 or 5 slits in your shoulder, those cuts don’t hurt at all. After scoli surgery, it’s a walk in the park.
Sally
I don’t know why they have those slings, but since freezing up is a factor, the slings are used for protection, so the arm doesn’t get caught on something. They were rotating and stretching my arm on the 3rd day.
Recovery after so many surgeries takes time. You set realistic goals, move slowly, and accept the little improvements as they come. Patience is taught the hard way, being depressed can be a battle but always remember that you are going to improve. I was depressed with my skiing since my standards were too high. It was over a year before all those skiing soft tissues built up again.
Merry Christmas
Ed49 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
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258
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[QUOTE=titaniumed;131792]Melissa
They make about 4 or 5 slits in your shoulder, those cuts don’t hurt at all. After scoli surgery, it’s a walk in the park.
I am not concerned about the shoulder surgery itself. It is the recovery time that I am thinking about
Recovery after so many surgeries takes time. You set realistic goals, move slowly, and accept the little improvements as they come. Patience is taught the hard way, being depressed can be a battle but always remember that you are going to improve. I was depressed with my skiing since my standards were too high. It was over a year before all those skiing soft tissues built up again.
Well, I guess , I will have to learn patience whether I want to or not. I will learn that things are going to happen slowly
Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostMerry Christmas to all who celebrate
I woke up this morning with a neck that i so sore that I cannot move it at all
I wonder what that is all about
I've been praying for you and now you have a stiff neck. So far, my praying hasn't been effective. My guess is the stress of all your pain and the fact that it is Christmas, your muscles in your neck have tightened up. That happened to me last spring when we flew up North for my appointment with Dr. Rand. I iced it and slowly it started to get better. I even had numbness and tingling up the back of my head for several days. I hope it resolves itself very soon and you can start to feel better. Merry Christmas to you.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostI am started getting these intense muscle spasms. My entire back is involved.
Anybody else get these?
Is it feeling any better this morning?__________________________________________
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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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostMy husband wanted to go to his niece's house tomorrow about 90 minutes away and I told him no. I cannot sit in the car that long
Warmly,
Doreen44 years old at time of surgery, Atlanta GA
Pre-Surgery Thorasic: 70 degrees, Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 68 degrees, lost 4 inches of height in 2011
Post-Surgery curves ~10 degrees, regained 4 inches of height
Posterior T3-sacrum & TLIF surgeries on Nov 28, 2011 with Dr. Lenke, St. Louis
2 rods, 33 screws, 2 cages, 2 connectors, living a new life I never dreamed of!
http://thebionicachronicles.blogspot.com/
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Originally posted by Doreen1 View PostAbout how long does it take before riding in a car is no longer painful? We ventured out to look at Christmas lights and about 30 min into the ride I was in a lot of pain despite having a lot of pillows around me.
Warmly,
Doreen
Riding in the car without a lot of discomfort, was the last thing I got back. I think I was probably about 6 or 7 months postop when I finally discovered one day, that it was no longer a problem.
Regards,
LindaNever 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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Sounds like you're getting the dreaded muscle spasms, Melissa. Debbei is the expert on those. I hope you have some Valium or similar at home.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
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