1. How many years post op are you? (we are looking for long term results maybe 5 years, 10 years, 15 years post op) 45 years post op
2. Are you in pain? only for the past 13 years
3. Were you in pain before the surgery? No not really only like a bit down my right side
4. Have you had normal relations with others? absolutely
5. Do you feel any part of your childhood was stolen? definately not
6. Did the surgery improve your life? totally
7. Did you have any complications? No only had to have a blood transfusion
8. If you had the option to go back- would you do it again? most definately, I have had a normal life have danced and danced never rode a horse because I did not have one, I have had a normal life totally normal truly.
All the best
Lorraine
Operated on in 1966, harrington rods inserted from T4 to L3, here in Australia. Fusion of the said vertebrae as well. Problems for the last 14 years with pain.
Something I feel deeply,"Life is like money,you can spend it anyway you wish, but can only spend it once.