A brief background- Our daughter, Madisyn, (age 10) was just diagnosed with scoliosis. We are waiting to meet with the surgeon in a few weeks after her MRI results come back. Primary surgeon- Siambanes at St. Joe's tampa. We met with his partner that doesn't perform the scoliosis operation. He stated she's over 50 degrees and she will need surgery. I have no clue Thorasic, Lumbar, nothing. But I know it's a big S. We were in shock and unprepared as we knew absolutely NOTHING going in.
We will see two other surgeons. 1. Neustadt at All childrens in St. Pete and 2. (if we can get in) Shriners in Tampa
I don't know her risser but she's not hit puberty and has at LEAST 10-12 more inches to grow, easily (Mom and dad are both 5'10 she's not even 5' yet)
We're concerned and need to know how this will change her life in the long run.
So, please help me with a poll and tell us-
1. How many years post op are you? (we are looking for long term results maybe 5 years, 10 years, 15 years post op)
2. Are you in pain?
3. Were you in pain before the surgery?
4. Have you had normal relations with others?
5. Do you feel any part of your childhood was stolen?
6. Did the surgery improve your life?
7. Did you have any complications?
8. If you had the option to go back- would you do it again?
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I appreciate all of your thoughts and efforts in advance
Madisyn's Mom
We will see two other surgeons. 1. Neustadt at All childrens in St. Pete and 2. (if we can get in) Shriners in Tampa
I don't know her risser but she's not hit puberty and has at LEAST 10-12 more inches to grow, easily (Mom and dad are both 5'10 she's not even 5' yet)
We're concerned and need to know how this will change her life in the long run.
So, please help me with a poll and tell us-
1. How many years post op are you? (we are looking for long term results maybe 5 years, 10 years, 15 years post op)
2. Are you in pain?
3. Were you in pain before the surgery?
4. Have you had normal relations with others?
5. Do you feel any part of your childhood was stolen?
6. Did the surgery improve your life?
7. Did you have any complications?
8. If you had the option to go back- would you do it again?
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I appreciate all of your thoughts and efforts in advance
Madisyn's Mom
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