's Appointment

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had his appointment at Shriner's Hospital in Lexington today. And I have

GREAT news to report!

His X-rays taken 8 months ago showed a minor Mid-Thoracic curve, and he has

grown quite a bit the last year. I was expecting his curve would either be worse

or stay the same, but I was pleasantly surprised!

The new X-rays taken today at Shriner's show that his curve has gone down and is

now only 7 degrees!!! They don't even make a diagnosis of Scoliosis until the

curve reaches 10 degrees. So he's going to be just fine and doesn't need

treatment!!! Yayyyyy

I am so thankful for this great news, it is making my Thanksgiving all the

sweeter!

The doctor said just to check his back every 6 months. At this point he doesn't

need a follow up appointment.

All my fears have been relieved and I can now sleep at night knowing the degree

of his curve, and knowing that I did my very best for him. That is something

that meant everything to me, and it kept me up many nights. Maybe I seem like an

over-reactor, I do recognize that there are children with much severe problems,

I could not rest until I knew he was in good hands and the problem had been

assessed by one of the best orthopedic doctors. After what has happened to me

regarding my Scoliosis journey, the thought of there being even 1 in a million

possibility of him ending up like me was more than I could bear.

Too little, too late was the care I received for my Scoliosis, wasted years of

getting more and more crooked with no therapy or brace, only to end up with

metal rods and chronic pain. Thank God for what He has done for my son! I

honestly believe that chiropractic helped him, and that God really has been

looking out for him. <3 It could have gone the other way, but I am so thankful

the issue is resolving.

I wish all of you the best for your precious little ones, & I hope you all have

a happy ending!

I also just want to say that I appreciate the Shriner's Hospitals for Children

and what they do for so many children with these conditions. They were so kind

to us! got a matchbox car and a fleece blankie when we got there, and I

know if I were a small child in a scary situation that a toy and a

comforting,warm blanket would make all the difference to me. <3

Transportation was provided by the Kebela Shriners, our drivers were so very

nice. And they treated us to breakfast on the way there, and dinner on the way

home. It makes me smile to know there are still good people in this world who

care about helping people that haven't met before!

Happy Thanksgiving ISOP and Cast friends!

~Edythe~