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Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?
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@kwright41175 Did you fly home after 1 week in rehab and start PT? Pain was much better mostly taking tramadol when you went home, were you alone & did you have help, What did you need help with? When did you go back to Mayo to have stiches removed and check that all hardware was in place. How long was the incision?
It's been over two years when were you able to drive again?
Thank You for all your help with what to expect & how to prepare for this. It is greatly appreciated.
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@rwdixon4 Hi I had a 3 hour drive home. Took an oxy just before leaving the hospital. I only needed help with laundry bending over , feeding the dog. I was able to shower ( I had a chair)get dressed. Shoes were a bit of a challenge but it was summer. (sandals' ). I didn't have to go back for stiches. I guess there were stitches inside and the glue steri strips. I got xrays here and we did telehealth. My incisions was long about 3in below my neck all the way to my but. I was driving about 3 1/2 months. Short trips and I live in a small town. I just wanted to be able to stand up straight and walk just normal day to day things. I am so much better then I expected. I did a little prep like I moved my cloths the ones you wear make sure there in the top drawers or hanging up. So you don't have to bend. Same in the kitchen and bathroom put things so there easy to get to. Clean everything good.
Good luck hope this helps.