@gaaratimeskip98 LUCKY! They were so annoying to get taken off and changed :( But, as the incision was clean and healed, it's worth it. I hope everything is going well! xx
i had my surgary three days ago and am still in the hospital they havent told me much about what i can and cant do is there flexability taken away or do you have to do things differently
@luckys49292 I hope everything is well!! They weren't clear with the restrictions at first.. I just asked them to give me specifics and they did eventually. Since I was fused pretty much from top to bottom, I did loose all of my flexibility in my waist. That being said, at about 7 months post op, I can bend over (not very far) at my hips and I find myself doing most things the same! After a while you get used to certain things and you tend to forget that you've even had it done! Good luck! <3
Im going to be getting this surgery as well. My curve right now is at 40 degrees, but I also have a fluid in my back that is eating up my spine, so they have to do a bone graft. Right now i am slowly dieing because of this condition. My docter told me i couldnt even wait a year ! Right now i am waiting for the docter to call to give me an appointment. Im very nervous but excited at the same time ! I will be having it done at the Shriners Hospital in Montreal.
@Scoliosisgirloox Oh my gosh, I really hope that you get it soon and that everything goes well!! I know what you mean about being nervous and excited, it's a huge mixture of emotions, haha! Good luck! <3
@flowers21xoxo Yeah same here, I just hope it doesnt take months for the hospital to call. I am going to be having my surgery either at the Montreal Childrens Hospital in Montreal or at the Shriners Hospital in Montreal. What im mostly scared of is being put to sleep, like the minute i passsout , its going to be a weird scary feeling, i know u wont feel anything cause your gone but its knowing that its going to happen ,, but im also worried about not waking up.... :s
@woodward959 I am sorry to hear that, it is a difficult thing to go through but you can do it! I guess my main tips would be: before your surgery, stay healthy! Get lots of sleep and drink lots of milk and get your vitamins! I was really sick right before the surgery and they can cancel it if they think you are too bad! Also, it weakens your immune system, making recovery harder. Also, after surgery, follow all of the restrictions and take things SLOW. I hope all goes well!! <3
hello flowers21xoxo i have the same thing as you and i go to sick kids and it was on the same day i had to wake up at 4:30 am and my surger time was 8:00 it was emergency surgery :) i have to have 16 surgerys
@alyssia1234561 That's such a cool coincidence!! We were in the OR at the same time! :) And oh my gosh, 16?! I hope everything goes well! Good luck <3
i am 12 and i have scoliosis and i hate it so much watching this made me cry
my curvatire is R*32 L*32 its not so bad but im so scared i want suergery and im so scared its not that bad but im so insecure its so hard u know this advise please
@cookielove25 Aw, I am sorry that you have to go through this. I hate to say it but with your curvatures, it looks like surgery is a very likely option for the future. Since you are only 12 years old, you are probably going to have to wait a few years before seriously discussing surgery. If you have any questions about dealing with scoliosis before surgery or even after please ask. I hope everything goes well!
Im so happy that after i had surgery ( Which was about 4 months ago) I didnt have the bandages over my incision.
gaaratimeskip98 1 month ago
@gaaratimeskip98 LUCKY! They were so annoying to get taken off and changed :( But, as the incision was clean and healed, it's worth it. I hope everything is going well! xx
flowers21xoxo 1 week ago
i had my surgary three days ago and am still in the hospital they havent told me much about what i can and cant do is there flexability taken away or do you have to do things differently
luckys49292 1 month ago
@luckys49292 I hope everything is well!! They weren't clear with the restrictions at first.. I just asked them to give me specifics and they did eventually. Since I was fused pretty much from top to bottom, I did loose all of my flexibility in my waist. That being said, at about 7 months post op, I can bend over (not very far) at my hips and I find myself doing most things the same! After a while you get used to certain things and you tend to forget that you've even had it done! Good luck! <3
flowers21xoxo 1 month ago
Im going to be getting this surgery as well. My curve right now is at 40 degrees, but I also have a fluid in my back that is eating up my spine, so they have to do a bone graft. Right now i am slowly dieing because of this condition. My docter told me i couldnt even wait a year ! Right now i am waiting for the docter to call to give me an appointment. Im very nervous but excited at the same time ! I will be having it done at the Shriners Hospital in Montreal.
Scoliosisgirloox 1 month ago
@Scoliosisgirloox Oh my gosh, I really hope that you get it soon and that everything goes well!! I know what you mean about being nervous and excited, it's a huge mixture of emotions, haha! Good luck! <3
flowers21xoxo 1 month ago
@flowers21xoxo Yeah same here, I just hope it doesnt take months for the hospital to call. I am going to be having my surgery either at the Montreal Childrens Hospital in Montreal or at the Shriners Hospital in Montreal. What im mostly scared of is being put to sleep, like the minute i passsout , its going to be a weird scary feeling, i know u wont feel anything cause your gone but its knowing that its going to happen ,, but im also worried about not waking up.... :s
Scoliosisgirloox 1 month ago
I have to go through this surgery but I'm really scared about it. any tips
woodward959 2 months ago
@woodward959 I am sorry to hear that, it is a difficult thing to go through but you can do it! I guess my main tips would be: before your surgery, stay healthy! Get lots of sleep and drink lots of milk and get your vitamins! I was really sick right before the surgery and they can cancel it if they think you are too bad! Also, it weakens your immune system, making recovery harder. Also, after surgery, follow all of the restrictions and take things SLOW. I hope all goes well!! <3
flowers21xoxo 1 month ago
omg my dr is howerd too omg cool!!!!!!!!!!!
alyssia1234561 4 months ago
@alyssia1234561 That's so awesome, haha! Maybe I will see you there at an appointment someday! :) I hope all is well <3
flowers21xoxo 1 month ago
@flowers21xoxo thanks very much yea i hope i see you too i just had another surgery like 4 weeks ago it was on january 10th 2012 :) i hope i see you
alyssia1234561 3 weeks ago
hello flowers21xoxo i have the same thing as you and i go to sick kids and it was on the same day i had to wake up at 4:30 am and my surger time was 8:00 it was emergency surgery :) i have to have 16 surgerys
alyssia1234561 4 months ago
@alyssia1234561 That's such a cool coincidence!! We were in the OR at the same time! :) And oh my gosh, 16?! I hope everything goes well! Good luck <3
flowers21xoxo 1 month ago
thank you! ill let you know thanks so much it makes me feel so good to know someone that has this i dont feel like such an outcast :)
cookielove25 6 months ago
dude, we had the surgery the same day!
scoliosiscantbeatme 6 months ago
@scoliosiscantbeatme Woah, that's so cool. I hope yours went well! :)
flowers21xoxo 1 month ago
i am 12 and i have scoliosis and i hate it so much watching this made me cry
my curvatire is R*32 L*32 its not so bad but im so scared i want suergery and im so scared its not that bad but im so insecure its so hard u know this advise please
cookielove25 6 months ago
@cookielove25 Aw, I am sorry that you have to go through this. I hate to say it but with your curvatures, it looks like surgery is a very likely option for the future. Since you are only 12 years old, you are probably going to have to wait a few years before seriously discussing surgery. If you have any questions about dealing with scoliosis before surgery or even after please ask. I hope everything goes well!
flowers21xoxo 6 months ago
your an amazing girl jennifer, i love you sooosoo muuch <3 so proud !
JessicaLaRoseXoX0 6 months ago