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Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 5 2:50pm | Replies (29)
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@urbanjane

I was 66 when I saw a scoliosis surgeon. He advised me at that time that I needed to do the surgery. I was afraid, so I continued to wait, with my spine moving another 20% on each of the curves. You will recover faster when you are in your 60's vs when you are even older.

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kjones612 | @kjones612 | Apr 22 12:17pm

That's what I am struggling with. I know I will need this surgery at some point. I have daily pain, can't sit and sleep is difficult. I have a high pain tolerance so I can continue to pretend. Part of me says to get this taken care of and not put off the inevitable but I am a bit afraid of the procedure. I am not afraid of the pain or work needed following the surgery.

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