@sherrym25 Hi Sherry,
I do remember that you told me your surgery was minimally invasive but it’s still pretty invasive! Also that Dr. McClendon wants to have more access because he has to make several corrections ! I just read karenoharmons post and so many of the things she said were what I needed to know and the advice she gave is priceless 👍These were my major take aways from her post ! ! !
Post-op pain has not been anywhere as bad as pre-op

youtube app for scoliosis surgery recovery videos, back surgery recovery videos by ot; EquipMeOT is really good! You can also search for your specific surgery!

Squats and lunges; getting up and down from a chair using my legs only; deep belly breaths

Would my life be better a year from now because I chose to have the surgery, or would it be worse because I did not?

The pain was making everything challenging for me.

I asked people that knew me. Not one person in my life thought I should continue suffering as I had been the last 12 years.

Post-op pain has not been anywhere as bad as pre-op.

It is definitely a time like this when you learn who your rock steady friends are. Some are not going to be able to handle the level of need you might require. They aren’t bad friends - just not the kind of friend that can help at the level you will need.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HELPFULL ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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These are all posts you have inspired ~ You are a blessing ! ! ! Thank You for all you do 💕

Sincerely,
Bob