Well, I had my consult with Dr. Kebaish at Johns Hopkins. I loved him, he seemed to be extremely knowledgeable and was very nice. His approach also seemed to be very conservative. I did not get the impression that he was just looking for the next patient to slice open.
I learned a lot and was also surprised to find out that my records from Dupont Institute when I was a child showed my thoracic curve at 35*. My whole life I thought it was 46*, I'm not sure why I remember that number, but it was 25 years ago! My curve now is 60*.
He said that I will almost certainly need surgery in my lifetime and that it is up to me to have it done now or later. So, now the big question is WHEN? I am 35 years old and in very good shape, physically and emotionally. And, right now is a good time in my life. But, the pain that I have is managed very well and I know my limitations. I am just struggling with having this done when my pain is not dibilitating. Although, if the surgery in inevitable... is younger better?? Please help!
I learned a lot and was also surprised to find out that my records from Dupont Institute when I was a child showed my thoracic curve at 35*. My whole life I thought it was 46*, I'm not sure why I remember that number, but it was 25 years ago! My curve now is 60*.
He said that I will almost certainly need surgery in my lifetime and that it is up to me to have it done now or later. So, now the big question is WHEN? I am 35 years old and in very good shape, physically and emotionally. And, right now is a good time in my life. But, the pain that I have is managed very well and I know my limitations. I am just struggling with having this done when my pain is not dibilitating. Although, if the surgery in inevitable... is younger better?? Please help!
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