Torie's Scoliosis Surgery Video Footage

[KoolCuz3]

I'm having the same surgery on the 27th. I'm nervous and scared but I know I'll be fine. Thanks for uploading this :) Video's like this really give me more confidence

[1998hollistergirl]

what hospital were u at?

[summerpop21]

this makes me feel so much better if i have to get the surgery thanks so much for sharing

[kiku258]

@vintagehorses its fine just be glad you r knocked out and they give you some good drugs afterwards... lol i had mine done back in january... and you hardly remember any of it =] i found out exactly a year ago i had it my curves were 65 and 70 degrees... but they are all fixed and i am now able to do most of my normal stuff.. GOOD LUCK!!! :)

[lwooglafn]

I just wanna ask, were you completely unconscious or did they just numb you up?

[shonajessica]

I live in Sydney, Australia and had the surgery last year in August, 2009. I found out I had Scoliosis in June. Those 3 months were apparently the fastest they had ever put a patient through to the surgery before. I was so lucky to have that sort of privliage. I was in the Operating Room for 6 hours, the Intencive Care Unit (I.C.U) for 3 days and in The Childrens Hospital, Westmead for 7 days. If anyone has ANY questions or just wants to chat about scoliosis........

[zanespn]

ya i had it done like in april...i had a 82 degree rotation it was terrible....but they were able to fix it and get it down to a 14 degree rotation.....the surgeon was awesome....i was 16 at the time......

[MsSurayaable]

My sister had it done when she was 12. about last month. she had a 50 something degree. I can't remember. It was terrible.

[zanespn]

ya i had it done like in april...i had a 82 degree rotation it was terrible....but they were able to fix it and get it down to a 14 degree rotation.....the surgeon was awesome....i was 16 at the time......

[nay0916]

I had that done when I was 11. Im 26 now. IM SOOOOO happy my parents chose to have it done on me. I had a 48 degree angle.

[ilovehershy]

what was ur degree

[tastee97]

my degree is at 37 degrees and i have to get the charleston night brace on the twenty seventh of this month which my doctor hopes to get my spine straight again.

[areynolds227]

I had my scoliosis surgery 2 weeks ago and one day, July 13 2009. I found out I had scoliosis in September 2008. It all went really fast. I was wearing a brace for 6 months and that didnt help at all

[areynolds227]

My degree before my surgery was 46-48 degrees. I had my surgery at Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia with Dr. Flynn and was in the hospital for 6 days. When I found out I needed surgery I was scared, nervous, cried, and it was always on my mind

[areynolds227]

As i started watching videos of this, I scared myself even more. So for people who are having surgery I would recommend not to watch anymore of these videos

[areynolds227]

But, As the surgery kept getting closer and closer I got more nervous but the day of I held strong for my family,and knew that I was going to be ok because They were there for me when i needed them the most. All you need to do is find a doctor that is good, done this many times before, and one that you trust. Then you just leave it all to the doc

[areynolds227]

I am now at home recovering with many visitors and each day im getting better but still hard a lot but It will be better soon.(Hopefully)Always no that there is always someone who is looking out for you every step of the way. Everyone who is getting surgery, try not to worry so much even though its hard. Like Torie said you have to trust in the lord. and just hang on. If you believe in him and that he will take care of you and pray for help then you will be fine. You will be ok.

[bouncingmadlaura96]

im having my scoliosis surgery on the 3rd of July ..really nervous and scared about it :(

[m0uzer]

i had mine on june 12th,im not gona lie the first week is pretty bad but i can sit up pain free for a little bit and it hasnt even being 2 weeks yet

[bouncingmadlaura96]

thanks for your support i have my pre op tomorrow so i hope that all goes well

[torixoxo65]

Heyy! Bouncingmadlaura96, Don't worry, This is nothing to worry about, I had this surgery 2 months ago today and you just have to stay strong! It will be tough but keep motivated, if you have any questions you can email my youtube email and ask me! Good Luck! Stay Strong! God Bless! :)

[JAMiSSxx]

Hey guys. I am having my surgery July 1st... tomorrow! I had all my pre-ops and stuff today. I am so nervous. I can not eat after 12 am. Haha, well long story short, videos like this is what keeps me going! The only real fear I have now is the IVs, hemovac, and catheter! I would llove to hear back and keep you updated!

[zanespn]

how did it go??? i had mine around the same time that you did how was it????

[texaslonghorn57]

i already have had my scoliosis surgery about 2 years ago and im proud

[pineapplelove12]

welldone :) thats a really insparational story you looked so brave!

[imback218]

hey Torie, i apoligize if i spelt your name wrong...im 12 years old and might need scoliosis surgery....im scared...i need some support and courage...

[kallieh01]

hi there my name is kallie , i have scoliosis too and im having surgery on june 15,2009... This video really inspired me and now i think i have the faith to get this done and over with... thank you so much for posting this video and please pray for me when i have it

[Charbar19887]

Hey Kallie, im charlotte.I also have scoliosis and im having my surgery june 11th 09! i will deff say a special pray for u! Wishing u the best luck,and a speedy recovery =)

God Bless!!

[Mysteryteen101]

Hey

this was really bring back what it was like for me when I when't into scoliosis surgery.

[drumzchica]

Thank you so much for sharing this...I had this surgery a few years ago and have such few pictures and no video on it. It was great for me to see this and remember all I went through. Hope you're doing great- it's a long recovery isn't it!?

[Mabelita1612]

hi. i am from Peru, i am 22 years

i have scoliosis too 55 degrees curved and i am worried

soon i going to have my own scoliosis surgery but still i don't know where

please you can help me?

where you had your surgery? (donde tuviste tu opercion?)

how many dollars you spent? (cuantos dolares gastaste?)

por favor ayudame tengo q operarme pronto porque mi escoliosis esta afectando mi salud

God bless i understand English less. Thanks but I speak Spanish

[EmoIsBad]

Only 3 hours?? lucky you. You did look pretty messed up afterwards though

[CupCakeCuteee]

and i was only in the hospital for 3 days

[CupCakeCuteee]

you only took 3 hours!?!?!??!?

mine took 8!

[paigehemmisphan1223]

Hey Torie! Thhis video really helped me know what to expect tomorrow.

[DarknessFireBlade]

Hey Torie. I think its awesome that you made this video and posted it. It's really helping me overcome my nervousness of the surgery. I can't even imagine the pain that will happen. My brother had surgery on his legs in 2005, and said morphine didn't even touch his pain. He's really freaking me out. I hope I can be as strong as you when going through this. =) You are my inspiration.

[SasukeFan003]

hey!:) Umm I just wanted to say that your video really encouraged me. I'm having scoliosis surgery march 16. I have a 55 degree curve. And I am really nervous about it and it just helped alot to be able to see how you got though all of this. Thank you so much for making this video.

[DarknessFireBlade]

Good luck on your surgery. I'm getting surgery on March 23rd. My spine is above 50, but I don't think its as high as yours yet. I got tested 4 months ago and went through all the MRIs and everything. You're not alone through this =) I'm pretty nervous too. The days just seem to be flying by, don't they? It's really great to see the good things that people say about the surgery though. It seems that it has a really good affect on their lives. I hope I can be as strong as them through this.

[jonasrule101]

i had my surgery on jan 20!!!! i wasn't nervous because they gave me this medicine where you feel care free and a bit goofy :) my mom said i was goofy. but i dont remember! before i knew it, i was in my room and didnt feel much pain :)

[carwwina123]

hi i'm getting surgery this july and i was wndering like how was it ..did u ever feel pain or anything and what was the recovery like i would love to know..cu im pretty scared :(

[xoxoxfranxoxox]

Of course you feel pain. I had the surgery in march, and it was pretty much painful for a month. But the pain resides after two weeks to a minimal throbbing.

[BassePrafundosRock]

ok torie it's andrew again thank you for your support in my time of need my spine is so much more straight and i am 3 inches taller cool huh. my back doesent hurt anymore in fact it feels better than before no more pressure on my lungs well thank you so much

God Bless!

[victoriaperalta11]

aw i love this video so much, it brought me back to my surgery. i'm almost 3 months post op but i'm in alot of pain still because of school! it stinks, but ya i love your videos

and for everyone watching Torie's video,

I have one too and will answer and questions or give advice, so check out my page!

Love you Torie!

[TToff2010]

Thanks Victoria! I really liked your video too! I hope you're feeling a lot better now!

[BassePrafundosRock]

hi torie it's andrew i had my surgery 1 week ago and my back hurts soooooo bad i feel like im going to die!!!

[mely749]

i cried be4 my surgery i was trying to hold it in:( but i couldnt and everyone was staring at me i was so scared