Stephanie's Scoliosis Surgery Story [ONE YEAR POST OP]

It's been ONE YEAR since my spinal fusion surgery to correct my Scoliosis! I have come so far since then, and I hope this video shows you that! I can do almost everything I could before - plus more! God has been so great throughout this year, and I am so thankful that He has healed me so fast and so well! Praise the Lord!

If you have any questions or comments that you don't want to ask below, send me an email at SqueakersSQUEAK@gmail.com :)

Love you all!
Stephanie

BACKGROUND INFO:

I had spinal fusion surgery on December 20th. I was in the hospital for 5 days. I was in the Helen Devos Children's Hospital (not the new one because it wasn't finished yet). I was in the ICU for two days I think and then they moved me to a regular room.

Basically what they did was fuse 5 vertebrates in my back together. There is two pounds of metal in my back which is made up of rods and screws. I lost 12lbs from the surgery and so far I've gained about 6 back. I'm also an inch taller from it! I'm now 5'1 3/4". Also, I can bend at three months, and I can start to dance at 6 months.

I don't remember about the first 3 weeks because I was so drugged up. All's I know is that there was a lot of crying and screaming from me every day for the first couple weeks.

The car ride home from the hospital on Dec 24th was NOT very successful. Though I don't remember it, my parents do very clearly.

The first couple weeks were spent laying in bed watching Full House. For a while, I could only go up and down the stairs once a day, so my bed was in the den on the main floor. I began to get stronger and could go up the stairs twice a day, and then three times, and now it doesn't matter how many times I go up and down as long as I'm careful.
The first shower was VERY tough and wore me out so much. But with each shower, I got stronger and stronger until I could do it all by myself.

I'm so thankful that God is healing me from this surgery, and I praise Him for helping me get stronger every day.

"For when I am weak, I am strong." ~2 Corinthians 12:10

Thank you for your prayers,
Stephanie

I Hope You Dance by Carrie Underwood

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[junebabypielover0000]

how did your back get twisted up like tht?

[SillyStephSings]

@junebabypielover0000 There can be many reasons that cause Scoliosis, but I think mine was from growing really fast.

[ianni7602]

I'm so proud of you Stephanie!!! I am so glad you can do what you love!

<3 anni

[SillyStephSings]

@ianni7602 Thank you SO much, Anni! <3

[britishchix101]

I love to dance its great to see your good!

[SillyStephSings]

@britishchix101 I love to dance, too! Thank you :)

[Rhssyboy]

Thank you for posting this

[SillyStephSings]

@flyinghigher3 Thank you SO much, Riley! :)

[SillyStephSings]

@bbfest Aww, thank you SO much! <3

[bbfest]

I am really happy for you. You are brave, always smiling and enjoying life, and your smile brightens my day too!

[flyinghigher3]

I am so happy for you Stephanie. I am glad you are doing well<3 :)