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  • #1

    I feel like such a crybaby.

    Is it normal to start crying unexpectedly at odd moments the day or two before surgery?
    I feel so SAD, but I don't know why.
    I've been pretty calm about all of this up until now. It's upsetting.
    Juliet, age 57
    37˚ lumbar and 35˚ thoracic with rotation
    Diagnosed at age 11 and untreated.
    Total degeneration of disc at L4-5, spondylolisthesis at L4, L5 sacralized.
    Surgery on 10/26/10
    Dr. Matthew Geck, Seton Spine & Scoliosis, Center, Austin, TX.
    University Medical Center @ Brackenridge Hospital.
    Posterior fusion of T11-S1, part minimally invasive; TLIF at L4-5.
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  • #2
    Awh Juliet,

    I can't tell you how many BUCKETS of tears I cried during the months prior to surgery. Don't feel like a crybaby--it's perfectly normal.

    This is the MOST stressful time either before or after surgery. I felt like I just wanted to jump out of my skin.

    Good luck, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you on the other side.

    ((Hugs))
    __________________________________________
    Debbe - 50 yrs old

    Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
    Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

    Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
    Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
    Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

    Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
    Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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    • #3
      YES...buckets, rivers, oceans of tears. It even got to be a joke in our house -- I would half-cry, half-laugh at the slightest thing. You will be okay!!
      Chris
      A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
      Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
      Post-op curve: 12 degrees
      Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York

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      • #4
        Thanks Debbe -- talk about jumping out of my skin! I've been crawling off into dark corners just to reduce the sensory input. Thank you for the reassurances and hugs!

        And thank you too, Chris - Now I'm crying and laughing at the same time. It makes me feel better to know I'm not alone in this!

        This is always an emotional time of year for me anyway - My first husband was run over and killed by a drunk driver 24 years ago. He died at the same hospital where I'll be, and coincidentally on the same date (Oct 26th). That could be a factor too, I guess.

        I'm thinking about JChris this morning, in progress! Prayers and good vibes.
        Juliet, age 57
        37˚ lumbar and 35˚ thoracic with rotation
        Diagnosed at age 11 and untreated.
        Total degeneration of disc at L4-5, spondylolisthesis at L4, L5 sacralized.
        Surgery on 10/26/10
        Dr. Matthew Geck, Seton Spine & Scoliosis, Center, Austin, TX.
        University Medical Center @ Brackenridge Hospital.
        Posterior fusion of T11-S1, part minimally invasive; TLIF at L4-5.

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        • #5
          Juliet - good luck with your surgery. Also be prepared for crying bouts while on your pain medicine. It is all very normal and expected. Hang in there!!
          You'll be to the other side and on your way to healing soon!
          Shari - 55 years old
          Pre-Surgery 62 degree thorasic curve with shifting.
          Post op 13 degree curve.
          Successful surgery 4/15/10, T3-L2 fused.
          2nd surgery to reopen incision 10" to diagnose infection, 5/18/10
          Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI - the late Dr. Harry Herkowitz
          www.scoliosisthejourney.com

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          • #6
            Juliet,
            Good luck with your surgery. My surgery date isn't until Jan. 5, but I find myself getting really sentimental about things that I know I won't be able to do for a long time after surgery. I know from reading this forum that it is normal to cry at the drop of a hat before surgery. You'll do just fine.
            Karen

            Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
            Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
            70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
            Rib Hump-GONE!
            Age-60 at the time of surgery
            Now 66
            Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
            Retired Kdgn. Teacher

            See photobucket link for:
            Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
            Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
            tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
            http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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            • #7
              Thanks, Karen and Shari - I'm having a good moment right now, tired. But my back is killing me, so I'm good 'n' ready to get it fixed once and for all.
              I'll cry tomorrow ...!
              Juliet, age 57
              37˚ lumbar and 35˚ thoracic with rotation
              Diagnosed at age 11 and untreated.
              Total degeneration of disc at L4-5, spondylolisthesis at L4, L5 sacralized.
              Surgery on 10/26/10
              Dr. Matthew Geck, Seton Spine & Scoliosis, Center, Austin, TX.
              University Medical Center @ Brackenridge Hospital.
              Posterior fusion of T11-S1, part minimally invasive; TLIF at L4-5.

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              • #8
                All the very best Juliet. The worst is nearly over. Everything you feel is normal and understandable. You sound great, you're going to handle this just fine. Looking forward to hearing your updates as soon as you're able. Thinking of you!
                Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
                Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
                T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
                Osteotomies and Laminectomies
                Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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                • #9
                  Bad kitty - your in my thoughts today - successful surgery & fast healing!

                  Dee
                  Dee - Mother of two daughters, both with scoliosis KateScoliKid (16yo) 52* Lumbar curve
                  Fusion Surgery 2/9/10 T-11->L-3 @CHKD Norfolk VA
                  Jes (20yo) T 3 -> L 3 w/ Kyphosis

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                  • #10
                    All the very best wishes of a safe and successful surgery and of a smooth and speedy recovery.
                    Vali
                    44 years young! now 45
                    Surgery - June 1st, 2009
                    Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
                    St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
                    Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
                    Post -op - 5 degrees
                    T11 - S1 Posterior
                    L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior Fusion

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                    • #11
                      Surgery Meditation

                      Here is a link for some surgery meditation.

                      http://www.healthjourneys.com/kaiser...fulSurgery.asp

                      Yoga breathing and some meditation can give something "to do" when your mind takes over and gets you where you don't want to go.

                      Irene
                      ____________________________

                      1996 x-rays (none read recently) 50 degrees thoracic, 40 degrees lumbar
                      multi-level disc spondylotic degeneration
                      advanced lumbar degeneration
                      stenosis
                      65 years young and very active
                      Surgery Dec. 7, 2010
                      Dr. Rand
                      New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
                      Last edited by ; 10-26-2010, 06:50 PM. Reason: title should be Meditation not Mediation

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                      • #12
                        Juliet - You're in my thoughts today. Hope you're up and about soon! Speedy recovery.
                        Age 56
                        Wore a Milwaukee Brace for 3 years in hs
                        Fused L4-S1 for high grade spondylolisthesis Jan '09 in Indy
                        Thoracic 68
                        Surgery Aug 31, 2010 T3 to L1
                        Dr Bridwell St Louis
                        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...1&d=1289881696

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