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  • #16
    Please tell Libby that she has a whole team of "those on the other side" and "still twisted sisters" I hope that she rests well tonight...drugs help alot...and tomorrow will be over before she knows it. Sending good wishes and healing,
    Her still twisted sister, Susan
    Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis

    2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
    2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
    2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
    2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
    2018: Removal L4,5 screw
    2021: Removal T1 screw & rod

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    • #17
      that is a good news. I will be praying for her. she is in good hands.

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      • #18
        Thank you so much for updating us. Everything's crossed for her for tomorrow's surgery.
        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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        • #19
          Sending my best!

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          • #20
            Good show!

            Libby, you hang in there. Its going to be alright.

            Jen, is she doing a staged surgery? I guess so....

            Ed
            49 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

            http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Wish2bstraight View Post
              Good evening, I am writing to update Libby's status. She is resting comfortably after the first surgery. The doctor reported it went well.

              Thank you all for your kind words. I will update the thread again tomorrow evening after the second surgery.
              Hi Ed,

              I didn't know she was having two surgeries. I'm just going by the update post above.

              I hope all goes well!
              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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              • #22
                Second surgery

                Good morning, Libby had her second surgery yesterday and as of late afternoon was in recovery.
                Libby is actually having three surgeries. Today is the final surgery. Fingers crossed.
                We were told today's surgery is 6-8 hours so we will not know anything until late evening. I will keep you all posted.
                Thank you all for your well wishes. I will share them with her when she is more alert.

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                • #23
                  A third? What a tough cookie! She's amazing. I'm sending all my good thoughts!

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                  • #24
                    Three surgeries? Now that's bravery for you!

                    All the very best to Libby. Thank goodness she'll soon be getting on with her recovery!
                    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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                    • #25
                      Third Surgery Complete

                      Good evening, Libby's third and final surgery lasted ten hours. She is in recovery and will be there for a period of time. I hope to have more information tomorrow. We have not been able to see her so hopefully tomorrow will bring positive news and visitors, even if for a brief moment.
                      I will continue to keep this updated as I have new information.

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                      • #26
                        Thanks for your updates. Please tell Libby that I am thinking about her and will send her a long email about what I am doing.
                        HUGS, Susan [tell Libby that it is from her "Twisted Sister"]
                        Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis

                        2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
                        2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
                        2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
                        2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
                        2018: Removal L4,5 screw
                        2021: Removal T1 screw & rod

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                        • #27
                          Looking forward to updates on Libby!
                          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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                          • #28
                            Super woman

                            Wow, LIBBY!!!! 3 surgeries. I am praying for a good result and a great recovery. Hang in there! YOU CAN DO IT

                            Best,
                            Heidi
                            Scheduled for surgery with Dr. Lenke Oct. 2012
                            53*T 71*L
                            Surgery 10/05/2012 T4-pelvis
                            Correction: looks perfect! Will find out how perfect at future appointments

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                            • #29
                              Happy to report

                              Libby is awake, whispering, and SMILING at her xrays.
                              Her husband saw her today for a very brief period of time as she is still in recovery or PAT. We are hoping she gets a room today but as the hosital said with all the flu patients around she is actually better off where she is.
                              I will continue the updates and when I see her I will read her all of the posts.
                              Thank you all again for the continued support

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                              • #30
                                Thanks for posting for Libby. Smiling is good! Tell her we're all happy she has the surgery behind her . . . make that surgeries!
                                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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