Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 How many of these types of surgeries has the surgeon done, what the success rate is, how long will he be in the hospital, will he wear a brace or a body cast afterwards, how long before he can go back to school, how will his pain be managed, will there be physical therapy afterwards, what kind of instrumentation will they use (rods). Hope this helps. I know it is scary. I had it done myself many years ago. I was so grouchy before the srgery. I didn't realize how stressed I was. Expect some emotional changes in your son with all of this. Talking about it helps a bunch!!! I wish you all the best of luck and much success. > > My 15 yr old son is going in for scoliosis surgery on the 25th of this > month. This Tuesday, we meet with the surgeon to discuss the procedure. > I am wondering what questions we should be asking? Especially, what we > should be asking about his needs/care after he surgery. Can anyone who > has been through this themselves or with a child help? > > Jenni > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Jenni I have had 3 children that have scoliosis surgery. One just anterior the other two posterior and anterior, (front and back of the spine) I would ask what kind of fusion he is having. If the front is involved he will be in ICU for a day or two. Depending on the level, they may have to remove part of a rib and will have a chest tube a few days. Ask if they will be hard ware, (instruments) or not. Ask if they plan to use bone from the bone bank or his own. If he is only have a posterior he most likely will just go to the floor Will A back brace be fitted? There was no physical therapy for my kids they all started getting up and around before they left the hospital and took about 2 weeks to feel more or less normal. The only restrictions any of them had were no gym classes, which none of them minded. Hope this helps a little D -- Hoping for help My 15 yr old son is going in for scoliosis surgery on the 25th of this month. This Tuesday, we meet with the surgeon to discuss the procedure. I am wondering what questions we should be asking? Especially, what we should be asking about his needs/care after he surgery. Can anyone who has been through this themselves or with a child help? Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 My 19 year old son is having scoliosis surgery (posterior) in early May and returning to college at the end of August. He won't be going to ICU unless something unforseen occurs. I am worried about things like paralysis, infection, pneumonia and other complications. He as far as I know is in good health. He has always been sedentary but is not overweight beyond maybe 10 pounds. Any suggestions or information ? Thanks. Gail --- kelly debats <kdebats@...> wrote: > Jenni > I have had 3 children that have scoliosis surgery. > One just anterior the > other two posterior and anterior, (front and back of > the spine) I would ask > what kind of fusion he is having. If the front is > involved he will be in ICU > for a day or two. Depending on the level, they may > have to remove part of a > rib and will have a chest tube a few days. Ask if > they will be hard ware, > (instruments) or not. Ask if they plan to use bone > from the bone bank or his > own. If he is only have a posterior he most likely > will just go to the floor > Will A back brace be fitted? There was no physical > therapy for my kids they > all started getting up and around before they left > the hospital and took > about 2 weeks to feel more or less normal. The only > restrictions any of > them had were no gym classes, which none of them > minded. Hope this helps a > little > > D > > -- Hoping for help > > My 15 yr old son is going in for scoliosis surgery > on the 25th of this > month. This Tuesday, we meet with the surgeon to > discuss the procedure. > I am wondering what questions we should be asking? > Especially, what we > should be asking about his needs/care after he > surgery. Can anyone who > has been through this themselves or with a child > help? > > Jenni > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 What kind of emotional changes? Were they permanent? What do you suggest? --- beckybugkins <beckybugkins@...> wrote: > How many of these types of surgeries has the surgeon > done, what the > success rate is, how long will he be in the > hospital, will he wear a > brace or a body cast afterwards, how long before he > can go back to > school, how will his pain be managed, will there be > physical therapy > afterwards, what kind of instrumentation will they > use (rods). Hope > this helps. I know it is scary. I had it done > myself many years > ago. I was so grouchy before the srgery. I didn't > realize how > stressed I was. Expect some emotional changes in > your son with all > of this. Talking about it helps a bunch!!! I wish > you all the best > of luck and much success. > > > > > > > > > My 15 yr old son is going in for scoliosis surgery > on the 25th of > this > > month. This Tuesday, we meet with the surgeon to > discuss the > procedure. > > I am wondering what questions we should be asking? > Especially, what > we > > should be asking about his needs/care after he > surgery. Can anyone > who > > has been through this themselves or with a child > help? > > > > Jenni > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Things are so much better now then in my day. Pneumonia is quit uncommon because they get them up and going so quickly. In my day. I was down flat for 3 months bed pan and all. Now they are sitting on the edge of the bed doing deep breathing on the second day. Paralysis is a very small risk because they have such wonderful neuro technology now and the doctors can ask to have a nerve stimulated and checked as they go. Infection was not a problem for us. They are commonly given antibiotics in their IV for awhile. The only thing the boys complain about was the catheter. They wanted it OUT! Let me know how it goes. D -- Hoping for help > > My 15 yr old son is going in for scoliosis surgery > on the 25th of this > month. This Tuesday, we meet with the surgeon to > discuss the procedure. > I am wondering what questions we should be asking? > Especially, what we > should be asking about his needs/care after he > surgery. Can anyone who > has been through this themselves or with a child > help? > > Jenni > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search. com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hi, I am the kid mentioned before. Was the gym only no for a year or more than that? My doctor said only a year of no gym. > > Jenni > I have had 3 children that have scoliosis surgery. One just anterior the > other two posterior and anterior, (front and back of the spine) I would ask > what kind of fusion he is having. If the front is involved he will be in ICU > for a day or two. Depending on the level, they may have to remove part of a > rib and will have a chest tube a few days. Ask if they will be hard ware, > (instruments) or not. Ask if they plan to use bone from the bone bank or his > own. If he is only have a posterior he most likely will just go to the floor > Will A back brace be fitted? There was no physical therapy for my kids they > all started getting up and around before they left the hospital and took > about 2 weeks to feel more or less normal. The only restrictions any of > them had were no gym classes, which none of them minded. Hope this helps a > little > > D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 They all had no gym for a year and then they could do everything but some gymnastics because the back was just unable to bend in that area. But my boy played football several years later. So if you are an athlete go for it. The doctors just did not want any jarring until everything was very well healed and sturdy. So ask at your 6 month visit and then at your one year. -- Re: Hoping for help Hi, I am the kid mentioned before. Was the gym only no for a year or more than that? My doctor said only a year of no gym. > > Jenni > I have had 3 children that have scoliosis surgery. One just anterior the > other two posterior and anterior, (front and back of the spine) I would ask > what kind of fusion he is having. If the front is involved he will be in ICU > for a day or two. Depending on the level, they may have to remove part of a > rib and will have a chest tube a few days. Ask if they will be hard ware, > (instruments) or not. Ask if they plan to use bone from the bone bank or his > own. If he is only have a posterior he most likely will just go to the floor > Will A back brace be fitted? There was no physical therapy for my kids they > all started getting up and around before they left the hospital and took > about 2 weeks to feel more or less normal. The only restrictions any of > them had were no gym classes, which none of them minded. Hope this helps a > little > > D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Well in my humble opinion... I would recommend treating any back that has undergone spinal fusion very gingerly for the rest of your life. Some of us did the play hard and forget that we had spinal surgery thing and ended up disabled at an early age from all kinds of issues related to wear and tear on the spine. Is it worth it? I honestly can say no. After spinal fusion it's not a normal spine and it never will be. > > > > Jenni > > I have had 3 children that have scoliosis surgery. One just > anterior the > > other two posterior and anterior, (front and back of the spine) I > would ask > > what kind of fusion he is having. If the front is involved he will > be in ICU > > for a day or two. Depending on the level, they may have to remove > part of a > > rib and will have a chest tube a few days. Ask if they will be > hard ware, > > (instruments) or not. Ask if they plan to use bone from the bone > bank or his > > own. If he is only have a posterior he most likely will just go to > the floor > > Will A back brace be fitted? There was no physical therapy for my > kids they > > all started getting up and around before they left the hospital > and took > > about 2 weeks to feel more or less normal. The only restrictions > any of > > them had were no gym classes, which none of them minded. Hope this > helps a > > little > > > > D > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 When I had the surgery I was told no gym - ever. That was fine with me cause I didn't particularly like pe. I had the surgery at age 11. Other than no pe, the dr said no contact sports & no horseback riding. So I spent plenty of time climbing trees & riding my bike. Once I was an adult, I got into all kinds of physical activities. They were quite varied & I did them all with no problems. Granted, the surgery was in 1977, so they are in a total different mindset about physical activity now & the surgical methods have improved by leaps & bounds.... ~Moonbeam ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 , I do so love it when you chime in! Your have such words of wisdom. Yes, all those years I was riding roller coasters, dancing, & doing power aerobics and marathons I thought I was doing just fine....now the disc degeneration & pain have me very limited physically.The thing is..I'd go to orthopedists, but none of them were scoliosis-minded-so they didn't say anything at all about curbing my activities. In fact, they all said they didn't know why I was hurting & 'shouldn't be hurting.' ~Moonbeam ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi, My guess is yes, no gym for a year and after that you can do anything you feel like doing. Lana chrisman22122 <chrisman22122@...> wrote: Hi, I am the kid mentioned before. Was the gym only no for a year or more than that? My doctor said only a year of no gym. > > Jenni > I have had 3 children that have scoliosis surgery. One just anterior the > other two posterior and anterior, (front and back of the spine) I would ask > what kind of fusion he is having. If the front is involved he will be in ICU > for a day or two. Depending on the level, they may have to remove part of a > rib and will have a chest tube a few days. Ask if they will be hard ware, > (instruments) or not. Ask if they plan to use bone from the bone bank or his > own. If he is only have a posterior he most likely will just go to the floor > Will A back brace be fitted? There was no physical therapy for my kids they > all started getting up and around before they left the hospital and took > about 2 weeks to feel more or less normal. The only restrictions any of > them had were no gym classes, which none of them minded. Hope this helps a > little > > D --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 this and the previous reply is so reassuring. I accidently hit delete instead of reply on the other one so thanks to everyone. Gail --- kelly debats <kdebats@...> wrote: > Things are so much better now then in my day. > Pneumonia is quit uncommon > because they get them up and going so quickly. In my > day. I was down flat > for 3 months bed pan and all. Now they are sitting > on the edge of the bed > doing deep breathing on the second day. Paralysis is > a very small risk > because they have such wonderful neuro technology > now and the doctors can > ask to have a nerve stimulated and checked as they > go. Infection was not a > problem for us. They are commonly given antibiotics > in their IV for awhile. > The only thing the boys complain about was the > catheter. They wanted it OUT! > Let me know how it goes. > D > > -- Hoping for help > > > > My 15 yr old son is going in for scoliosis surgery > > on the 25th of this > > month. This Tuesday, we meet with the surgeon to > > discuss the procedure. > > I am wondering what questions we should be asking? > > Especially, what we > > should be asking about his needs/care after he > > surgery. Can anyone who > > has been through this themselves or with a child > > help? > > > > Jenni > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Search. > http://tools.search. > com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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