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That made me smile! For the year before my surgery and several years afterwards, I never missed a day of checking the forum. It seemed like most of the people on the forum at that time also...

Hi, Kara,
I know this is late, but congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! I just celebrated my 10th year anniversary on January 5. There aren't many names on the forum that I recognize. ...

Lisa,
Congratulations on your 20 year anniversary! My 10th was January 5. I'm glad to hear you are doing well. I think I'm doing fine, but will find out for sure on January 20th when I get...

Ed,
It's good to hear from you. Have you taken up golf yet? Do you remember when I had my surgery and I just couldn't imagine how in the world I could swing a golf club with two long rods in my...

It's been so long since I checked into the forum that I wasn't even positive of my password. Tomorrow, January 5, will be my 10 year anniversary of my spinal fusion. I don't think I missed a single...

Happy 9th anniversary, Kara! I am sorry this is late. I haven’t checked the forum in a long time.

Happy 10th Anniversary! My 9th will be in January. This forum was so important to me before and after surgery. I feel guilty that I look at Facebook every night instead of the forum. I truly...

Irina,
Like you, I have had a good outcome from my surgery and seldom check the forum when I used to read posts several times a day. I am glad you’re okay after the car wreck. I remember er...

Hi, Marianne,
Good luck with your continued recovery. I have some numbness, but not where it effects anything I do. Trust me, my Zumba moves aren't with any hip wiggling, but it's still fun....

It's hard to believe that it's been 8 years since I was fused T-4 to the sacrum by Dr. Lenke in St. Louis. Recovery isn't easy for anyone, but mine was smoother than many. At age 68, I am more...

Marianne,
Thank you for giving us an update. I know that it's still a tough recovery, but sounds like you're doing really well. It's encouraging to me to know that if I ever have to have...

Hi, Kara,
I am sorry to read that you fell. I hope you heal quickly! I have taught some sign language to my students before I retired. I am teaching it now to an after school church group. ...

I just sent you a long reply and lost it all. I hope that you don't have to have revision surgery, but if you do, you are in good hands with Dr. Lenke. At least those who have had revision...

It's good that you don't have to wait too long to see Dr. Lenke, especially since you're having so much pain. I am 7 years post-op, but still realize is a possibility of breaking a rod. Let us know...

I think that is terrible that you still don't have a date for surgery. I guess we shouldn't complain about our healthcare in the US. I feel for you.

Thanks, Marianne. How are you getting along?

Jackie,
I had to look up arachnoidtis as I am not familiar with it. Please let us know what your surgeon says.

Kara,
I am sorry about your fall. It's a good thing you saw the surgeon. Hopefully, injections will help the pain or it will heal in its own as your surgeon said.

Ed,
It's always goods to hear from you. I check in and read posts periodically and always appreciate your humor as well as the good information. Dr. Gupta (he replaced Dr. Lenke in St. Louis)...

Misty,
It sounds like you are doing really well. I noticed that you are a golfer, too. I am fused T4-sacrum and could not imagine that it would be possible to ever play halfway decent again, but...

I was just browsing through Facebook and noticed the date and suddenly realized that today is my 7 year anniversary! I never believed that I could overlook the date of my scoliosis surgery. Because...

I had surgery with Dr. Lenke 7 years ago. I truly believe he is one of the best in the country.

Jenson,
I just read Ripley's post and I think it could have been written by me 6 years ago. I was petrified of the surgery and couldn't even imagine rods and screws in my back and that a normal...

Jana,
It sounds like your recovery is going well. I noticed slight improvements even after 1 year so hopefully you will, too.

Best of luck with your recovery.