Hey,
I really need your help. I had surgery several years ago on August 20, 2001. I had perfect recovery. Truth be told I wanted to be right back where I was before the surgery. So, I pushed myself very hard. When I got back and was allowed to play sports again. It was very hard. I'm not as good as I was before. I had to readapt to having the rods in my spine and I plain and simple look funny now when I play soccer and basketball. I'm a junior in high school right now. I am on the varsity team in both soccer and basketball with a lot of hard work. But, I know next year is different. We have many more talented players coming up and I dont believe I can allow myself to play and push myself that hard.
I want to have surgery this spring to remove the rods from my back. My parents already said no way, but my doctor says it is alright. The only risk is infection from surgery. I really want to be able to live life without an excuse. "oh, I cant play that hard because I might get hurt because I have metal rods in my back." I'm honestly sick of it and I want to be the way I was before.
So if anyone has any opinion. Please I would greatly appreciate it if you would reply. Thank you.
-Ali 67 degree curve, 32 and 28 minor curve; now 14,12, and 12 curve. 3 and a half years post surgery.
I really need your help. I had surgery several years ago on August 20, 2001. I had perfect recovery. Truth be told I wanted to be right back where I was before the surgery. So, I pushed myself very hard. When I got back and was allowed to play sports again. It was very hard. I'm not as good as I was before. I had to readapt to having the rods in my spine and I plain and simple look funny now when I play soccer and basketball. I'm a junior in high school right now. I am on the varsity team in both soccer and basketball with a lot of hard work. But, I know next year is different. We have many more talented players coming up and I dont believe I can allow myself to play and push myself that hard.
I want to have surgery this spring to remove the rods from my back. My parents already said no way, but my doctor says it is alright. The only risk is infection from surgery. I really want to be able to live life without an excuse. "oh, I cant play that hard because I might get hurt because I have metal rods in my back." I'm honestly sick of it and I want to be the way I was before.
So if anyone has any opinion. Please I would greatly appreciate it if you would reply. Thank you.
-Ali 67 degree curve, 32 and 28 minor curve; now 14,12, and 12 curve. 3 and a half years post surgery.
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