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Originally posted by LeanneJ View PostI am new to this site and facing a fusion from T10 to S1. There will be rods implanted in my pelvis. I was highly active and am trying to stay that way despite the constant pain so for now I am active as I can be with the distortions of my thoracic & lumbar spine + a previous cervical fusion from C3 to C6. Will I be able to dance Zumba, walk 4 miles on a treadmill, ride my horse, work out with weights at the gym, garden or even drive my car on the highly packed and crazy S Cal freeways? Also, I am wondering if I am able to go back to these activities that bring me joy will I be faced with further hip, knee or foot problems down the line since I will not have the mobility/flexibility I used to have?
I am fused t6 to sacrum, and I am able to do all the things you are asking about except for riding a horse. But I only rode a horse once in my life before the surgery and don't have any interest in trying it now.
I do zumba, weights, swim, can walk very long distance. My feet will get tired, but no back pain, knock on the wood. Driving, sitting for long hours is totally fine. I have a sitting job and often work long hours, again my brains would go on break, but my back doesn't bother me. I am very blessed and unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky as I am. I am forever grateful to Dr. Serena Hu.
It's a difficult decision to make, wishing you the best.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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