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Hello! wow I just thought I'd post here that I had my scoilisos surgery in 2006 almost 100 degree curve and I had my blog-- https://lynnebackattack.blogspot.com/2006/
I'm still healthy and...

Just curious..I had my surgery in 2006 post/ant fused T11-L5
Last appmt(last Aug) I asked the Doc about a shoe lift as it seemed I had to bend left knee a bit to make myself balance/straight-er....

ditto...I had Dr. Boachie like Singer in NYC and did the rehab thing in Jersey at Kessler. Thank God because I needed much help that week in rehab. I was pretty helpless at that stage & it all would...

Hi Leanna-- I had surgery way back now-Aug 2006 & I have my bedroom/bath upstairs but also a bthroom downstairs.
I was fine with my bed upstairs. I just did not come down the stairs much in the...

I had a 95 curve which was corrected to about 60. I have never had any digestive problems since surgery. Prior, I had horrible coughing while eating & swallowing problems...I lived on Tums & now...

I am 3 yrs post op & due for a check up in September. I always slept on my tummy prior to surgery. Now I always sleep on my back as I can roll over but then it is hard to roll back! I am fused T11...

Hello,
My scar is faded but still there at 3 yrs post op. The part of it on my tummy(had ant/post) & down to almost my pelvic area is still very visible. It used to scare me in the shower but...

Thanks everyone..
I really keep to the tread mill at a medium speed. I feel like I don't want to over do it so keep to 30 min at the most per visit. I have shyed away from weights & the...

I am about 3 yrs post op & just wondering what exercises you all are doing if so? I am now 49.
I try to go to the gym about 2 times or 3 a week and do the tread mill(about 25 -30 min) and the...

Hi, I just wanted to check in & say I feel great after almost 3 yrs. I realized recently that I bend & move (finally) like I did in the old days before surgery. It took me over 2 yrs to really...

Hi Lynnmarie,
I have the longer/shorter leg too. My left leg is longer. My big lumbar curve is onthe left. It was reduced from 95 to 60. I notice the difference mostly on the treadmill. I...

Sharon-I wish you all the best thoughts and memories of your wonderful dad!

Ed-You have a great attitude on recovery. I can totally relate when you say 365 days to recover. I felt it took me...

Wow! Fantastic, Sally!
You look great! I have yet to roller skate since surgery but hope to this spring as I go outside on a smooth pathway. I'm still a little nervous about the turns &...

Hi---I had surgery 21/2 yrs ago by Boachie and I am doing very well.
As a teenager, I had an S curve balancing & then by 40 after the birth of my son, the lower curve increased rapidly. It was 95...

Hi Lynn Marie,
I had my surgery(ant/post) 2 years plus & my anterior scar is pretty much healed but I still have the bulging tummy on the left (incision) side. I believe it has come down a bit...

me too... I was concerned about him.
LY-

Hi Cherie,
I believe my kyphosis was about 85 degrees. I had a very big hump, mid section of my back. Since surgery, the hump is gone and now 21/2 yrs out, I am very happy with the outcome. Ly:)

Best to you, Avis for a successful appointment.
I hope you are led to the right surgeon for you, Lynne

All my best to you, Bethany and son, Jesse for a very successful surgery.
Will be thinking of you both today-Lynne:)

Peachy- Maybe Cathie(Bsprings) will come on the forum as she had some scares with her insurance. I thought she might of had Blue Cross.
Why is your insurance co. saying they will not give you an...

Hi,
I had my surgery in Aug 2006. I was very concerned about insurance & what would be covered. I had the office send a pretermination to my insurance company back in Jan 2006 but I did not hear...

Nzgirl,
I found these operations to be just as emotionally taxing as the physical element. I had ant/post surgery and it took me a long time to bounce back! Looking back, it took a year or so...

Susanna,
I'm thinking they did not do the operations due to his health ..Ly

Susanna,
I was wondering the same thing as I was following his case. Seems you & I are always having the same intuitive thoughts going on!!
I hope he's ok. Perhaps they held on the surgery...

If you have any doubt, go get checked by Dr. Boachie. Believe me, it's well worth your time & the cost. Ly:)