Darrien'sMom--
I don't know if it's different for kids, but I had a terrible headcold a few weeks prior to my surgery, and I did let the Dr.'s office know about it. It was totally cleared up prior to surgery, and everything went well.
Good luck keeping your son healthy.
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Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees