Upcoming scoliosis surgery

[Guest guest]

My pre-op appointment with Dr Lenke went real well. He only sees patients one

day a month so it was no surprise that we were there from 12:15pm to 7:09pm. I

did have the oppurniiiituty to meet two women who has already had surgery and

sang Lenke high praises.

My surgery is July 9 but I will go in on the 7th so they can give me nutrients

intravenously before surgery. I will be fused from T1 all the way to my pelvis.

I was so disappointed when I heard that. I should have guessed it but I was

hoping for less fusion. I am only having the posterior done now and the

anterior done 6 weeks to 6 months later. I will have to wear a brace for 6

months.

I know there are many of you fused to the pelvis. Are you able to bend at all?

With my arms being so weak, I have to put my head between my legs and prop my

elbow on my knee to wash my hair. Will I ever be able to do that with time?

Thank you for listening and for any information or advice you may have for me.

Joyce

[Guest guest]

Joyce,

I can't answer all your questions because I am only fused from T6 to L5.

Barring all the other things that go wrong, I will tell you that I am quite

supple! It takes time and I'm not fused to the sacrum, so I don't have that

experience (yet).

I did see my hand doctor today, though, and he is really pleased with my

healing and the state of the hand. I needed some really good news.

Anyway, my point in writing this is to reassure you that you will be in my

prayers. Time has a way of hurrying so, you'll be done before we blink!

Will anyone be able to keep us posted on your condition?

Sincerely,

Jealous non-Bichon owner,

Carole

[Guest guest]

Oh, Carole. If only we lived closer. I would let you dog sit my Sota. After

that, you would never be happy again until you got your own Bichon.

I will give this group's address to a friend and ask her to give you an update.

How is your neck. I hope it corrected itself all on its own.

Thank you for your prayers.

Joyce

Re: Upcoming scoliosis surgery

Joyce,

I can't answer all your questions because I am only fused from T6 to L5.

Barring all the other things that go wrong, I will tell you that I am quite

supple! It takes time and I'm not fused to the sacrum, so I don't have that

experience (yet).

I did see my hand doctor today, though, and he is really pleased with my

healing and the state of the hand. I needed some really good news.

Anyway, my point in writing this is to reassure you that you will be in my

prayers. Time has a way of hurrying so, you'll be done before we blink!

Will anyone be able to keep us posted on your condition?

Sincerely,

Jealous non-Bichon owner,

Carole

[Guest guest]

Joyce,

That was such a nice thing to say! Thank you! Yes, I'll be awaiting news.

My neck is a little better, but am still awaiting neurology appointment.

I'm doing pretty well for me.

My very best to you!

Carole