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Scoliosis Surgery

Posted by cynthi13 @cynthi13, Sep 8, 2024

Has anyone had surgery to repair their scoliosis? I am 73, with a 48 degree curvature and have all kinds of issues that are resulting in severe sciatica. The crippling kind that affects my ability to walk. My pain doctor and neurosurgeon have said this is my only option, other than the Spinal Cord Stimulator, which would be a temporary fix, if
it is successful. I used to workout 4-5 times a week and bowl in 2 leagues. Now, I can not do any of these. If you have had this surgery, were you able to return to your activities that you loved? Thanks for your response.

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sassytwo | @sassytwo | Apr 19 3:16pm
In reply to @ndreyer "Good point on the age factor. Thanks for sharing. Please keep me posted regarding your upcoming..." + (show)
@ndreyer

Good point on the age factor. Thanks for sharing. Please keep me posted regarding your upcoming surgery. Wishing for you the best. God Bless!

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My surgery went well. I am post 2.5 months and walking 2-3 miles daily. I start PT in May and already have a trip planned to play tourist in Savannah the beginning of June. I still struggle with a few things.... backing up in my car. I bought a new small SUV (needed a new car anyway). It has a very cool blind spot set up and back up cameras... some self parking that I haven't figured out yet. :). The world will be much safer with my new purchase! Tamra

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nlback22 | @nlback22 | Apr 19 5:47pm
In reply to @paltavilla1 "I am 67 with an “S” curve of 67 and 75 degrees. I am scheduled for..." + (show)
@paltavilla1

I am 67 with an “S” curve of 67 and 75 degrees. I am scheduled for fusion surgery at the end of August. Plan is to fuse from T4 to L5.

Happy to post everyone once in recovery.

I agree with the notion that it is better to do this while young and not in an emergency situation at a later date.

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Good luck paltavilla1🙏🙏 I will also try to post, once things settle down, after my surgery.

There seems to be a lot of us about the same age undergoing surgery. Hopefully, we will have a lot less pain, and at least our backs will not progressively get worse.🙏🙏🙏

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nlback22 | @nlback22 | Apr 19 5:49pm
In reply to @sassytwo "My surgery went well. I am post 2.5 months and walking 2-3 miles daily. I start..." + (show)
@sassytwo

My surgery went well. I am post 2.5 months and walking 2-3 miles daily. I start PT in May and already have a trip planned to play tourist in Savannah the beginning of June. I still struggle with a few things.... backing up in my car. I bought a new small SUV (needed a new car anyway). It has a very cool blind spot set up and back up cameras... some self parking that I haven't figured out yet. :). The world will be much safer with my new purchase! Tamra

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Sassytwo, glad you are doing so well!🙏

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nlback22 | @nlback22 | Apr 20 11:54am
In reply to @sassytwo "Hi Cindy? I am post fusion from S2-T12 3months. I am already happy I had the..." + (show)
@sassytwo

Hi Cindy?
I am post fusion from S2-T12 3months. I am already happy I had the surgery. I could not stand very long or walk very far towards the end. Sciatica. I walked 3 miles today. I anticipate I will return to an active life once the fusion has totally fused. I hope to bicycle ( new bike, not my road.). Not sure about golf, but I was a horrible golfer anyway. I can now make plans without weighing how much walking or standing is involved and look forward to sightseeing in Savannah in a month. I had scoliosis, stenosis and slipped disc and prior micro discectomy at L3/L4, so a major fusion was my decision as I do not want to spend the next decade in and out of surgery and healing. Good luck Tamra

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Thanks for sharing Tamra. Glad to hear life is an improvement. Prayers for your continued healing🙏🙏🙏

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Norm Dreyer | @ndreyer | Apr 20 2:04pm
In reply to @sassytwo "My surgery went well. I am post 2.5 months and walking 2-3 miles daily. I start..." + (show)
@sassytwo

My surgery went well. I am post 2.5 months and walking 2-3 miles daily. I start PT in May and already have a trip planned to play tourist in Savannah the beginning of June. I still struggle with a few things.... backing up in my car. I bought a new small SUV (needed a new car anyway). It has a very cool blind spot set up and back up cameras... some self parking that I haven't figured out yet. :). The world will be much safer with my new purchase! Tamra

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Great news Tamra. God bless you and your surgeon!

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