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post scoliosis surgery management

Posted by paltavilla1 @paltavilla1, Mar 24 6:12pm

I am a 67 year old female idiopathic scoliosis. My combined curves have surpassed 140 degrees. I am scheduling surgery with Dr. McClendon and want to understand my post operative considerations.

Please advise.

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sherrym25 | @sherrym25 | Mar 25 10:43am

@paltavilla1
Hi, I had a T11 - L4 spinal fusion three months ago by Dr. McClendon. I think he did an amazing job and the scoliosis pain that I had prior to surgery is completely gone.
I don’t know how to link the discussion here, but there are a few of us who have posted information that would help with your post-op question. If you use the search option, you should be able to find them. And if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
When is your surgery scheduled for?
Sherry

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paltavilla1 | @paltavilla1 | Mar 25 10:59am
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@paltavilla1
Hi, I had a T11 - L4 spinal fusion three months ago by Dr. McClendon. I think he did an amazing job and the scoliosis pain that I had prior to surgery is completely gone.
I don’t know how to link the discussion here, but there are a few of us who have posted information that would help with your post-op question. If you use the search option, you should be able to find them. And if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
When is your surgery scheduled for?
Sherry

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Sherry I am scheduling with nurse Ruth now. I hope to schedule late August or early September.

Thank you SO for responding! I really appreciate it.

Might we be able to connect voice to voice at some point?

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sherrym25 | @sherrym25 | Mar 25 11:11am
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@paltavilla1

Sherry I am scheduling with nurse Ruth now. I hope to schedule late August or early September.

Thank you SO for responding! I really appreciate it.

Might we be able to connect voice to voice at some point?

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I love nurse Ruth! She is so great to work with.
Yes, we can absolutely talk about surgery. I will private message you and send my email too.

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