SPINAL FUSION SURGERY TESTIMONIAL SCOLIOSIS

This is my video in response to the other scoliosis videos on YouTube. I hope this can help you if you have scoliosis, are considering the surgery, or just interested in Scoliosis. Sorry for the scattered profanity TV14 haha. ENJOY THE SHOW!

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• scoliosis
• spinal
• fusion
• surgery
• testimony
• medical
• idiopathic
• herrington
• rods

[emerica2394]

thanks so much for posting this video, ive been told by my doctor that surgery isnt necessary but i do have the hip and ripcage twisting as you mentioned and my shoulder sticks out, im in constant pain and i have to stretch and work out my back every day. you already answered most of my questions as in being active and lifting and all that but im curious, have you lost alot of flexibility, can you still play sports or are you limited to what you can do? thanks again

[abletonreason]

@emerica2394 Sorry for the late reply man. I have lost a lot of flexibility however yoga helps tremendously. I touch my toes and hold for about 10 seconds and then repeat 5 times. Doing this every day really helps with the stiffness. I still do play sports with the exception of football. Repeated bashings aren't a good idea. Although I've never been hurt while boxing. Just the full body contact stuff.

[katscratch18]

I had the surgery when I was 15, and I'm now 22. My thoracic curve was 65 degrees, and lumbar was 45.  Recovery was pretty good, considering. I also got a little hooked on the pain killers. I do worry a lot about feeling fragile, like you say. I started to fall down my stairs the other day and thought I was going to have a heart attack. I also worry about degenerative defects later on. It's depressing, but worth it. Haven't looked at other testimonies until now. Thanks for the video

[abletonreason]

@katscratch18 Sorry for the late reply. The only thing I have to say to you is that we've all been dealt hands in life, some fair and others not. Play your cards to the fullest and don't be afraid to fall. In fact, your spine is stronger than people without fusions! Not as flexible but we are still like cyborgs. I'm 27 and going strong! One more thing.. degeneration starts in the mind.

[ScolioGirl13]

Hey my name is Katie and I had spinal fusion for scoliosis in January 2009. I am so glad to hear you are still doing well and just have to applaud you for making such an honest and encouraging video. I am sorry to hear you still have pain but I hope you are able to stay positive about it and keep the edge off the pain. You do a very good job explaining the recovery too-I totally know what you are talking about! Take care and never give up!

[abletonreason]

@ScolioGirl13 Hey Katie! God bless you.

[grevejp44]

for what it looks like the first year sucks, but after that you are a little stiffer and you feel healthier. Obviously it's not going be as good as when you had minor scoliosis, but it's better than just letting it be serious. I am going to get the surgery in college and after looking at all the videos this is what I got out of them, would you agree?

[gazzzaaa100]

hi i had spinal fusion in 2007 when a was 17 for Scoliosis i was wondering if you could tell me more about your recovry and that as im very intrested and i have a lot of questions about it could you please email me at gary__o9@live.co.uk thanks

[caspar1011]

hey i got surgery almost 3 months ago now for an 80 degree curve and im still in a lot of pain. howlong did it take before it went away for you?

[Dilsere1]

I love your testimonial it helped me, decide on surgery

I have 50 degree curve

[Jfoo111]

@abletonreason thanks for the advice, I'm gonna do this operation in 2 weeks time, hope it'll all go smoothly... btw, the spinal fusion they did on you is a full upper and lower region of the whole spine or just the upper region? I heard if they only fuse the upper spine, ur lower spine still be able to move freely

[abletonreason]

@sammysamgirl1 Sorry for the late reply Sam. How are you feeling now that it has been 3 months? I was already back in school and acting a fool by that time. I bet you are doing great! Thanks for the comment.

[abletonreason]

@headswim7 Sorry for the late reply! Rock on Nina!! I've had my rods for almost 10 years now and with exception of feeling creaky from time to time I feel pretty good. There should be a club for people who've had spinal fusions. You already have a slogan for us haha.