a few questions

[Guest guest]

Good Morning,

I am a new member and not one who really belongs as I am an

untreated 54 year old woman with severe scoliosis. But if anyone

could answer a few questions for me I would appreciate it.

I've lived a very full life, had children, worked in homecare etc.

until the last few years.

Tests revealed my lumabr curve is now 70%, I have oseoarthritis of

spine and hip, am ostepenic and have refused fosomax at this time.

I am working to lose weight and will see an adult scoliosis doctor

by next Fall.

Last night I read the book Scoliosis Surgery and became frightened

by the whole thing at my age and horrified at the costs and

descriptions of pain through recovery.

I may not even be a candidate physically but wondered if anyone here

has gone through surgery at my age. Have you been sorry? Was it

worth it?

What I am trying to find now is what I am facing if I not opt for

surgery or am declined. All I hear is that major complications arise

but I want to know exactly what for lumbar scoliosis.

My family doctor encourages me to see the specialist but says I may

be trading one evil for another.

Thank you in advance, this seems to be a very informative and caring

group.