Hi everyone
I have so many questions...
Been trying to avoid a fusion for decades but it looks like it's coming at me fast all of a sudden.
I've had scoliosis and some level of back pain since I was 12. No bracing or surgery. Over the last twelve years I've lost 3 inches of height. Currently my lumbar curve is > 70 degrees. I couldn't even tell you where my thoracic is at - mild.
The local ortho referred me to a surgeon at the University of Miami, Dr. Wang, who I've met with... I feel lukewarm. I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here. Surgeons aren't exactly known for being teddy bears.
Right now @ Miami, due to covid, I'd have to be in the hospital alone. No visitors. My husband can't come with me to surgical consults. It's been pretty traumatizing, honestly, to go to the appointments alone.
Thanks everyone for the $0.02. I've been lurking here a long time, and appreciate the collective wisdom.
I have so many questions...
Been trying to avoid a fusion for decades but it looks like it's coming at me fast all of a sudden.
I've had scoliosis and some level of back pain since I was 12. No bracing or surgery. Over the last twelve years I've lost 3 inches of height. Currently my lumbar curve is > 70 degrees. I couldn't even tell you where my thoracic is at - mild.
The local ortho referred me to a surgeon at the University of Miami, Dr. Wang, who I've met with... I feel lukewarm. I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here. Surgeons aren't exactly known for being teddy bears.
Right now @ Miami, due to covid, I'd have to be in the hospital alone. No visitors. My husband can't come with me to surgical consults. It's been pretty traumatizing, honestly, to go to the appointments alone.
- How does one even begin to decide on a surgeon?
- What questions would you be asking a potential surgeon?
- Is it valid to want to find a place for surgery where I *can* have a visitor? That's a legit concern, yes?
Thanks everyone for the $0.02. I've been lurking here a long time, and appreciate the collective wisdom.
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