I am so sorry that your family is not there for you
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considering being fused to my sacrum I need advise!!!!
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Vito's ok my family isn't there. They just act like its no big deal and not talk about it. So I a,m so grateful I
Have your support. I was going to call my doctor to schedule the surgery date in January ..... I chickened
Out. But I'm pretty sick of acting like the grandparents in Charlie and the chocolate factory. I'm only 31 and haven't really left my bed since last January. So it's time I do. Does anyone think it is easier then the first scoliosis surgery or worse? I felt like I got ran over by a truck with the first. They went thru the side and took out my rib. So I'm worried it will be uncomfortable to lay on my back with stitches. I remember losing a ton of weight too. I hope this one does. That would be a perc! Lol
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I think what's more important is that hardware, drugs and the surgery itself are vastly improved today than when your first surgery was performed, so I would expect your recovery to be much easier than first time round. You are still young so will heal quickly and easily. Best wishes!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 annabeller View PostDoes anyone think it is easier then the first scoliosis surgery or worse? I felt like I got ran over by a truck with the first.Last edited by LindaRacine; 12-01-2011, 10:26 PM.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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Happy birthday Linda!
C/U Saturday
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 annabeller View PostI finally called my dr. To schedule my surgery! Just waiting for a call back. I did it. I'm facing my fears woo hoo!!!Son 14 y/o diagnosed January 20th. 2011 with 110* Curve
Halo Traction & 1st. surgery on March 22nd. 2011
Spinal Fusion on April 19th. 2011
Dr. Krajbich @ Shriners Childrens Hospital, Portland Oregon
http://tinyurl.com/Elias-Before
http://tinyurl.com/Elias-After
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