Update at 7 months
Wanted to update this in case anyone is reading through this part of the forum to prepare for an upcoming teen surgery. We had Jacob's 6-month followup a few weeks ago; everything went great & he was cleared to do even more. Just has a few restrictions - no trampoline, bungee, rollercoaster, & the doctor wasn't too keen on jetskiing. Was happy that Jacob has been ocean kayaking, paddle boarding, even surfing on the longboard - the paddling is apparently a great exercise for him.
Every day I am so unbelievably thankful for this surgery & for a wonderful outcome. Don't want to come off as though I'm bragging - it's more that it astounds me where we were just literally months ago, from pain & diagnosis, to surgery, to doing 4-5 miles hikes in mountains at 3 mos (Smokies) & 6 mos (Rockies), to the big goal, which was all about band camp. Last Oct when Jacob was diagnosed w scoliosis & would absolutely need surgery, we moved very swiftly in researching doctors & hospitals, as we knew our son's passion for marching band was all-important to him & that practices start in July. Am absolutely thrilled to say that goal was successfully accomplished - Jacob gradually increased the amount of time he'd wear snare & base drum. Jacob just this morning finished 1.5 wk (8 hrs daily!) marching band camp, w very little discomfort. He was approved by Dr. Cronen for snare, but all the seniors got them; 1st bass drum is about the same weight, & he's a great drummer, so they put him on that, in essence leading 1/3 of percussion. Starts high school Thurs. He is so happy with his life & I am amazed. Period. It's just such an incredible journey from the heartache & disbelief at the diagnosis & surgery, to this outcome, just 7 months since then. So grateful.
Wanted to update this in case anyone is reading through this part of the forum to prepare for an upcoming teen surgery. We had Jacob's 6-month followup a few weeks ago; everything went great & he was cleared to do even more. Just has a few restrictions - no trampoline, bungee, rollercoaster, & the doctor wasn't too keen on jetskiing. Was happy that Jacob has been ocean kayaking, paddle boarding, even surfing on the longboard - the paddling is apparently a great exercise for him.
Every day I am so unbelievably thankful for this surgery & for a wonderful outcome. Don't want to come off as though I'm bragging - it's more that it astounds me where we were just literally months ago, from pain & diagnosis, to surgery, to doing 4-5 miles hikes in mountains at 3 mos (Smokies) & 6 mos (Rockies), to the big goal, which was all about band camp. Last Oct when Jacob was diagnosed w scoliosis & would absolutely need surgery, we moved very swiftly in researching doctors & hospitals, as we knew our son's passion for marching band was all-important to him & that practices start in July. Am absolutely thrilled to say that goal was successfully accomplished - Jacob gradually increased the amount of time he'd wear snare & base drum. Jacob just this morning finished 1.5 wk (8 hrs daily!) marching band camp, w very little discomfort. He was approved by Dr. Cronen for snare, but all the seniors got them; 1st bass drum is about the same weight, & he's a great drummer, so they put him on that, in essence leading 1/3 of percussion. Starts high school Thurs. He is so happy with his life & I am amazed. Period. It's just such an incredible journey from the heartache & disbelief at the diagnosis & surgery, to this outcome, just 7 months since then. So grateful.
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