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Replies to "I don't think the surgeon is being dismissive really. I was going in like every month..."
@nicholaspohla The mind is very powerful. Our brains are hardwired to react to danger and when your brain learns that your first surgery caused trouble, it goes straight into trying to avoid that problem again. Can you get your brain to accept and believe the results of all your X-rays? All you need is a little bit of pain, and your mind runs away with it. Take a deep breath.
I'm glad your surgeon has done the imaging to calm your nerves and answer your questions. What you have now is an opportunity to educate others about this condition and what it is like for you and how you are progressing in your recovery.
Can you tell me what is different about the Schroth Therapy from traditional physical therapy?
You may also like this discussion about overcoming fear. I was there too.
Just Want to Talk - "How can I defeat my anxiety about medical tests and surgery?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-can-i-defeat-my-anxiety-about-medical-tests-and-surgery/