I have been thinking about having surgery for about 2 years. I have seen 4 spine surgeons, and 3 out of the 4 said I could wait. In fact, 2 of them said that my case was not too severe to consider surgery. The dr who recommended surgery says that outcomes are better when the patient is younger and less disabled, and so is recovery, so he recommends that I do it now. I’m 53 and my curves are in the 40s ( t) and 50s ( L). I would have to be fused to the sacrum.
I have done PT ( regular and schroth) and I’m doing pilates. I am taking Tymlos for my Osteopenia. I have been preparing physically and mentally for surgery, but I’m terrified. It does not help that those 3 drs don?t recommend surgery yet. I worry that I will be making the wrong decision. But I’m tired of the chronic pain and this is not going to get better. The only thing that terrifies me more than surgery is to need it and not be able to have it.
So, here are my questions, for those of you who have long fusions:
1. Do you regret the timing of your surgery? Do you think you should have had it later or sooner?
2. What activities can you do now that you could mot prior to surgery?
3. What activities you cannot do after surgery that you miss?
4. How has surgery affected your self-esteem, your relationships with family and friends, and any other aspects of your life?
I know that surgery is in my future but I want to decide how soon it will be. Thanks!
I have done PT ( regular and schroth) and I’m doing pilates. I am taking Tymlos for my Osteopenia. I have been preparing physically and mentally for surgery, but I’m terrified. It does not help that those 3 drs don?t recommend surgery yet. I worry that I will be making the wrong decision. But I’m tired of the chronic pain and this is not going to get better. The only thing that terrifies me more than surgery is to need it and not be able to have it.
So, here are my questions, for those of you who have long fusions:
1. Do you regret the timing of your surgery? Do you think you should have had it later or sooner?
2. What activities can you do now that you could mot prior to surgery?
3. What activities you cannot do after surgery that you miss?
4. How has surgery affected your self-esteem, your relationships with family and friends, and any other aspects of your life?
I know that surgery is in my future but I want to decide how soon it will be. Thanks!
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