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@sherrym25

Hi Tamra, it was definitely wonderful to hear my surgeon say that it went well!! Even though the minimally invasive approach was a lot more work for him, we knew that it would be much better for me in the long run for the healing process. It’s also been so great to have my records and labs, etc., available immediately on my patient profile online. I was able to see pictures of x-rays of my back that they took during the surgery.
I had my surgery at the Phoenix Mayo Clinic. I am going to provide another general update because a few things have changed regarding my timeline to return home.😊

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Hi Sherry -- minimally invasive, is different from my surgery. When you are up to it, I would like to hear more about your procedure. Hopefully, this will allow you to keep more flexibility ? And a shorter healing process.

I suspect, with my stenosis, spondylosis and scoliosis ( at 30), minimally invasive may not be an option. I did see one surgeon, who offers minimally invasive, but he didn't think I was a candidate. Worth hearing more, cause....

Hope your healing continues...thinking of you!