Oh my! Too many bad things here today. Dr. Lenke will fix this too. I am so glad you have faith in him. Hang in there and many prayers and positive thoughts for you too. Janet
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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.
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Linda, I'm sorry you have to have another surgery, but glad you can get it taken care of soon. Will he brace you this time? I'm personally going to put you on strict orders to use a walker or cane or whatever you need post-op so NO MORE FALLS! (Have your pain meds been making you dizzy?) You are such a strong, positive person. You will get through this and come out much better on the other side!
Evelynage 48
80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.
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Originally posted by Confusedmom View PostLinda, I'm sorry you have to have another surgery, but glad you can get it taken care of soon. Will he brace you this time? I'm personally going to put you on strict orders to use a walker or cane or whatever you need post-op so NO MORE FALLS! (Have your pain meds been making you dizzy?) You are such a strong, positive person. You will get through this and come out much better on the other side!
Evelyn
God Bless, LindaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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Linda,
I have thought so much about you lately. I'll be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way on the 31st. I'm so sorry that you have to go through another surgery, but this should be the last. I fell at three weeks when standing up and moving too quickly, but fortunately didn't break a rod. The pain medications can make you light headed so be very, very careful.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/
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Thank-you so much!!!
Originally posted by golfnut View PostLinda,
I have thought so much about you lately. I'll be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way on the 31st. I'm so sorry that you have to go through another surgery, but this should be the last. I fell at three weeks when standing up and moving too quickly, but fortunately didn't break a rod. The pain medications can make you light headed so be very, very careful.
Thanks for sending me positive thoughts. Makes me feel good! I'll keep you in the loop afterwards. Take care fine lady!!! Warmly, LindaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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Linda, I am so happy that you are in capable hands. You can do this! You are in my prayers and I am pulling for you! Hugs, SusanAdult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod
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Best Wishes
My prayers will be that all goes well and you will have an easier time in recovery. Bless you,JackieT10-pelvis fusion 12/08
C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
T2--T10 fusion 2/11
C 4-5 fusion 11/14
Right scapulectomy 6/15
Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
Broken neck 9/28/2018
Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
Osteotomy
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostI will be thinking of you on May 31 as I will be getting ready for my next surgery on June 3rd
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Prayers
MelissaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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How long will the surgery last and how long do you plan to be in STL?44 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 PostHow long will the surgery last and how long do you plan to be in STL?
Dr. Lenke said that the surgery will be around four to five hours. And I'll be in the hospital three to four days. It's at 7:30the 31st of May. I am so ready ,as this broken rod is painful. Darn!! I had to quit beating myself up, as it's hard to be positive while kicking myself at the same time.
Doreen, how are you? Are you going to see the cervical surgeon in St Louis? I believe you were going to see a local neck Dr. In the last post I read. I so hope thing work out for you. You are enjoying so many things! I will pray for you ~~and keep us posted as to how you are. Sending you a Big Gentle Hug!!!LindaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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Linda,
I will be at the Parkway Thursday May 30th. I have a 7:30 apt May 31st with Dr. Bridwell. I have been keeping up with your case here on the forum. I think about you so much and what you have been through. I don't know if you will get this or if you will be at the Parkway but would love to meet you. I will certainly be praying for you.
Patty1963 Fusion T4-L2 for congenital scoliosis. It was a bone graft and not instrumentation
1989 to Present....Have had chronic pain. MRI's show severe neural foraminal stenosis L2-S1, rotational scoliosis lumbar spine over 40 degrees, compression of nerve roots L5-S1, Broad Based Herniations L4-L5, L5-S
Surgery scheduled with Dr. Bridwell on December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012 Had surgery with Dr. Bridwell. He fused L4-L5 with rods and screws.
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Originally posted by babyboomer16 View PostHi Doreen,
Dr. Lenke said that the surgery will be around four to five hours. And I'll be in the hospital three to four days. It's at 7:30the 31st of May. I am so ready ,as this broken rod is painful. Darn!! I had to quit beating myself up, as it's hard to be positive while kicking myself at the same time.
Doreen, how are you? Are you going to see the cervical surgeon in St Louis? I believe you were going to see a local neck Dr. In the last post I read. I so hope thing work out for you. You are enjoying so many things! I will pray for you ~~and keep us posted as to how you are. Sending you a Big Gentle Hug!!!Linda
Best of luck with this surgery.....keeping my fingers crossed that this is your last! HUGS and good thoughts.
SusanAdult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod
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Originally posted by susancook View PostLinda: Please stop kicking yourself! You are just HUMAN. We all make mistakes.....forgive yourself and move on, as you are doing. You are a strong woman, I know because you have survived 3 [do I have my number right?] surgeries! You are a hero in my mind. The recovery from each surgery is difficult and you have done it. Forgive yourself and move on....I believe in you!
Best of luck with this surgery.....keeping my fingers crossed that this is your last! HUGS and good thoughts.
Susan
I am really hurting and am ready to get this fixed. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again for giving me a strength from all you said. Warm thoughts, LindaLinda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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I will be thinking of you, Linda, on May 31 too. I hope everything works out this time... Hang in there, a lot of people care about you.I am stronger than scoliosis, and won't let it rule my life!
45 years old - diagnosed at age 7
A/P surgery on March 5/7, 2013 - UCSF
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