Anyone had scoliosis surgery? What was your outcome?

I’m scheduled for T2-S1 fusion at Mayo in May. I too would like to find someone who has had this done.

I had a Harrington rod placement in 1976 when I was 15. I am currently 61 and am glad I had the surgery. Prior to the surgery I had constant back pain and my clothes never fit right. While it took me years to figure out good diet and exercise would make my life better I am currently physically active and living a regular life. I’ve had to get a firmer pillow as my neck has had some problems related to the geometry of the surgery..nothing a good pillow won’t ease. Good luck and take care of yourself 😊. I had my surgery in Seattle Washington, don’t remember where. I now live in the Midwest.

Do you recall the recovery? How long is your fusion? Any restrictions? Sorry for all the questions.

As far as recovering, I remember being in a plaster cast from neck to hips for months and it had to be redone once because I gained weight and it became uncomfortable. After I was out of it I was fitted with a fiberglass form fitting (Velcro straps) support that I had to wear for awhile but don’t remember how long. I remember I was encouraged to get out and walk and I did. I remember hearing about others with a similar surgery who had issues with the clips that anchored the metal bars coming loose but I had no issues with recovery. I know it took time. I remember my doctor recommending that I wait to have children for 10 years..that was reasonable given I was 15😊. He also said not to go horseback riding for a while, but those are the only things I remember being limitations.

I believe my fusion is the same as you say you are getting. I’m pretty active doing small sailboat racing, long distance biking and lots of walking, so l guess didn’t really think in terms of limitations as much as adapting to my new normal. You can do it!