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reading all these positive posts make the surgery sound not quite so threatening. Who knows I may get the nerve up to schedule eventually. I have joined a gym and plan to work toward getting my body in as good shape as possible.
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Glenda
Age 66 Georgia (63 at time of surgery)
Bi-lateral laminectomy 2006
Kyphoscoliosis, approx 38* lumbar scoliosis, stenosis, disk herniations, lower back and hip pain, w/radiating pain, stinging and numbness in legs.
A/P fusion (T10-S2) 5/17/10 and 5/20/10
Dr Yoon, Emory Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Atlanta, GA
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Go for it GMW. You'll be very glad in the end that you did. Although, now that I found out my date might be moving up scarey thoughts are flooding my head! I'm in so much pain I just cannot fathom waiting until July - I am very hopeful I get my date moved up.Rita Thompson
Age 46
Milwaukee Brace wearer for 3 years in childhood
Surgery Mar 1st - 95 degree thoracic curve
Surgery by Dr. Lenke, St. Louis, MO
Post-surgery curve 25-30 degreeComment
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Go for it! I am so so so much happier now and I'm still under loads of restrictions! I feel really confident and the pain isn't an issue most of the time, and the thing which has been hanging over me since adolescence has gone!!!!! The surgery was not that bad at all, although I had a very straightforward curve, so the risks were minimal. Surgery is soooo worth it!22 years old
Diagnosed at 15 with scoliosis.
Surgery 10th December 2009 with Mr Alex Gibson at the RNOH Stanmore in London.
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Dear Hamlett - That is good to hear. I hear all these people say surgery is well worth it. I hope so. I think as my date might get moved up now I seem to be getting a little, uh = SCARED shall we say?Rita Thompson
Age 46
Milwaukee Brace wearer for 3 years in childhood
Surgery Mar 1st - 95 degree thoracic curve
Surgery by Dr. Lenke, St. Louis, MO
Post-surgery curve 25-30 degreeComment
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