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I ditto what rohrer said so well. And I also hope that someone can let us know the news from your surgery. I am praying for you-- for peace now and of course for the surgery itself. I hope you can find something that is relaxing or enjoyable to do this weekend. Thinking of you-- lots!
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71 and plugging along... but having some problems
2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago
Corrected to 15°
CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring
Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of me -
Sending prayers up for your surgery & recovery, Melissa. Feel better fast.Mom of 14yo son diagnosed Oct 2011
Surgery 1/3/12 w Dr. Geof Cronen,
Tampa General Hospital T3 to L1
Jacob's pre surg curves: T58 & L31 12/28/11
photos & xrays in "First-Time Surgery" thread "Before & After"Comment
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After all you've been through it wouldn't be normal not to be anxious. Anxiety is awful I know. Especially when you have other things that you're dealing with. But you will get through this and we are all here, barracking for you and for the success of your surgery. You've battled and battled and been through the most horrendous of experiences, none of which is fair but life dishes this stuff out and life also dishes out good things, and I know good things are coming your way and you will appreciate them all the more. So keep on trudging down that road, and hear us cheering you on. You will be in my thoughts this weekend and on Monday. Good luck, Melissa!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 freeComment
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Melissa--
I certainly understand your anxiety. I hope a few days before you will be able to find a relaxing, peaceful feeling like many of us do right before. Trust your doctor and know this is going to help you. Will certainly be thinking and praying and sending positive thoughts your way on surgery day. Hang in there--you have an army of supporters here! JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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Thank you every one for your warm wishes and good advice. I am trying to not think about the surgery . I am having friends over for dinner tonight and tomorrow my husband , son and I are celebrating my birthday.
I will try to show my husband how to post but do not count on it
MelissaMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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Happy b-day Melissa
Remember....”Deep blue ocean”.
Ed49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
Pre surgery curves T70,L70
ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
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Happy Birthday Melissa! Enjoy your birthday dinner!__________________________________________
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 degreesComment
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Thank you both Ed and Debbie for remembering that it will be my Birthday
It means alot
MelissaMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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Happy Birthday Melissa and best wishes for a speedy recovery!!T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
T2--T10 fusion 2/11
C 4-5 fusion 11/14
Right scapulectomy 6/15
Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
Broken neck 9/28/2018
Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
OsteotomyComment
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AngieM
I need to add my voice to the chorus! We all are wishing you a "Happy Birthday" and an amazing, pain free result from your surgery. We are with you in prayer and well wishes. No one needs this more, AngieComment
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Melissa, the wish for your birthday is freedom from pain...
i hope this surgery gives you some of that freedom, after you are
healed from the procedure.
Sparky has a little minor surgery Tuesday, June 4th, so i will definitely
be remembering you are having a big surgery on June 3rd...
i will keep good thoughts and prayers for you...
the worry with the little pup is undergoing anesthesia...
the worry i have for you is just that you get out from under the pain
you suffer so much of the time...
we send you hugs and woofs...
jess...and SparkyComment
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Thank you everyone. I am feeling much better. I am feeling calmer .
I hope that Sparky gets thru his surgery with no problem
MelissaMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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Best of luck, Melissa, with your surgery and your recovery.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.
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Thank you everyone for your good wishes and prayers.
I am finishing up packing now
MelissaMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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Thinking of you Melissa. Hoping for an excellent result!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 freeComment
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