RE: two year post-op appt.

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Hi ette! Nice to hear from you and brava to your milestone of 2 years!! Way to go!! Its always great to hear from someone with more time invested in the process...especially when they are doing so well!! Thank you for the encouragement!! Hope you have a great day! Suziepaulettep3 <paulettep11@...> wrote: Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with Dr. LaGrone. For those of you who don't know me, I had anterior/posterior revision surgery (same day), fused from T9 to sacrum, with total removal of harrington rod (one osteotomy, 2 cages). I thought I was going to have a brace after surgery, but turned out I didn't need one, much to my surprise. However, the loose clothing I purchased still came in handy, as I had

stomach protrusion for a few months. My age is 55. Xrays look great, everything healing well. My alignment if perfect (from flatback perspective). Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge, but as long as I keep doing exercises for legs, arms and abs, I'm in good shape, actually better shape then I've been in years. I'm very serious about doing my exercises, and it's paid off! Dr. LaGrone OK'd 3 weeks of PT, 3x/s weekly, so that hopefully I can learn something new to add onto my routine. Next appointment, one year!I'm thinking of everyone who's undergoing surgery, and those who are new to the rehab process. It's a long journey, but well worth it for me. I can say I have absolutely no regrets, and still am amazed to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!Enjoy your day. ettescoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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Hi ette! Nice to hear from you and brava to your milestone of 2 years!! Way to go!! Its always great to hear from someone with more time invested in the process...especially when they are doing so well!! Thank you for the encouragement!! Hope you have a great day! Suziepaulettep3 <paulettep11@...> wrote: Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with Dr. LaGrone. For those of you who don't know me, I had anterior/posterior revision surgery (same day), fused from T9 to sacrum, with total removal of harrington rod (one osteotomy, 2 cages). I thought I was going to have a brace after surgery, but turned out I didn't need one, much to my surprise. However, the loose clothing I purchased still came in handy, as I had

stomach protrusion for a few months. My age is 55. Xrays look great, everything healing well. My alignment if perfect (from flatback perspective). Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge, but as long as I keep doing exercises for legs, arms and abs, I'm in good shape, actually better shape then I've been in years. I'm very serious about doing my exercises, and it's paid off! Dr. LaGrone OK'd 3 weeks of PT, 3x/s weekly, so that hopefully I can learn something new to add onto my routine. Next appointment, one year!I'm thinking of everyone who's undergoing surgery, and those who are new to the rehab process. It's a long journey, but well worth it for me. I can say I have absolutely no regrets, and still am amazed to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!Enjoy your day. ettescoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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Hi ette! Nice to hear from you and brava to your milestone of 2 years!! Way to go!! Its always great to hear from someone with more time invested in the process...especially when they are doing so well!! Thank you for the encouragement!! Hope you have a great day! Suziepaulettep3 <paulettep11@...> wrote: Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with Dr. LaGrone. For those of you who don't know me, I had anterior/posterior revision surgery (same day), fused from T9 to sacrum, with total removal of harrington rod (one osteotomy, 2 cages). I thought I was going to have a brace after surgery, but turned out I didn't need one, much to my surprise. However, the loose clothing I purchased still came in handy, as I had

stomach protrusion for a few months. My age is 55. Xrays look great, everything healing well. My alignment if perfect (from flatback perspective). Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge, but as long as I keep doing exercises for legs, arms and abs, I'm in good shape, actually better shape then I've been in years. I'm very serious about doing my exercises, and it's paid off! Dr. LaGrone OK'd 3 weeks of PT, 3x/s weekly, so that hopefully I can learn something new to add onto my routine. Next appointment, one year!I'm thinking of everyone who's undergoing surgery, and those who are new to the rehab process. It's a long journey, but well worth it for me. I can say I have absolutely no regrets, and still am amazed to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!Enjoy your day. ettescoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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ette, Thank you, thank you, for posting an update. Perhaps others

will read your post and also add in their " happy endings " stories.

I am building up the courage for a second revision, next year

hopefully, and love to read ANY and ALL good news regarding surgery

results. Take care, Marty

--- " paulettep3 " <paulettep11@...> wrote: Hi everyone: I thought I'd

post about my 2 year post op appt. with Dr. LaGrone. ... Muscle

tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge... I can say I have

absolutely no regrets, and still am amazed to have my knees straight

and be able to look up and not down!... ette

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Great to hear from you ette - glad you are doing well! I'm 6 months

post op and still in a good amount of pain - pain patch and 2 percocet a day

but I know it is surgical pain, not the awful pain I was in pre-surgery.

This will get better. My legs still ache, but I too exercise. I do the

stationery bike and bend up and down to get on the floor either for the

animals or my 2 year old. My daughter also loves to take walks so that

keeps me moving too!

Lorrie Snyder

Revision - 11/8/05

[ ] two year post-op appt.

Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with

Dr. LaGrone. For those of you who don't know me, I had

anterior/posterior revision surgery (same day), fused from T9 to

sacrum, with total removal of harrington rod (one osteotomy, 2

cages). I thought I was going to have a brace after surgery, but

turned out I didn't need one, much to my surprise. However, the

loose clothing I purchased still came in handy, as I had stomach

protrusion for a few months. My age is 55. Xrays look great,

everything healing well. My alignment if perfect (from flatback

perspective). Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge, but

as long as I keep doing exercises for legs, arms and abs, I'm in

good shape, actually better shape then I've been in years. I'm very

serious about doing my exercises, and it's paid off! Dr. LaGrone

OK'd 3 weeks of PT, 3x/s weekly, so that hopefully I can learn

something new to add onto my routine. Next appointment, one year!

I'm thinking of everyone who's undergoing surgery, and those who are

new to the rehab process. It's a long journey, but well worth it

for me. I can say I have absolutely no regrets, and still am amazed

to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!

Enjoy your day. ette

scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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---Lorrie,

It is great to hear how well you are doing. How is Jill? Are you

getting out more now? Can you believe you are 6months post op??

<PA

In , " Lorrie Snyder "

<Lorriesnyder@...> wrote:

>

> Great to hear from you ette - glad you are doing well! I'm 6

months

> post op and still in a good amount of pain - pain patch and 2

percocet a day

> but I know it is surgical pain, not the awful pain I was in pre-

surgery.

> This will get better. My legs still ache, but I too exercise. I

do the

> stationery bike and bend up and down to get on the floor either for

the

> animals or my 2 year old. My daughter also loves to take walks so

that

> keeps me moving too!

>

> Lorrie Snyder

> Revision - 11/8/05

>

> [ ] two year post-op appt.

>

> Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with

> Dr. LaGrone. For those of you who don't know me, I had

> anterior/posterior revision surgery (same day), fused from T9 to

> sacrum, with total removal of harrington rod (one osteotomy, 2

> cages). I thought I was going to have a brace after surgery, but

> turned out I didn't need one, much to my surprise. However, the

> loose clothing I purchased still came in handy, as I had stomach

> protrusion for a few months. My age is 55. Xrays look great,

> everything healing well. My alignment if perfect (from flatback

> perspective). Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge,

but

> as long as I keep doing exercises for legs, arms and abs, I'm in

> good shape, actually better shape then I've been in years. I'm

very

> serious about doing my exercises, and it's paid off! Dr. LaGrone

> OK'd 3 weeks of PT, 3x/s weekly, so that hopefully I can learn

> something new to add onto my routine. Next appointment, one year!

>

> I'm thinking of everyone who's undergoing surgery, and those who

are

> new to the rehab process. It's a long journey, but well worth it

> for me. I can say I have absolutely no regrets, and still am

amazed

> to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!

>

> Enjoy your day. ette

>

>

>

>

>

>

> scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

>

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Hi - yes I'm doing better. I've seen an improvement since my general

doctor dropped my Fentanyl patch from 50 mcg. to 25 mcg. I am taking 3

percocets a day - but my energy is definitely better. I'm taking more long

stroller rides with Jill. I do get tired by the end of the day but I'm able

to really manage around the house pretty good. I have Jill involved in a

play group that meets once a week and we go to a Mommy and me play class

once a week that is sponsored by the county. She has so much fun. I just

convince myself that I can only get better every day. So far it has been

173 days.

Lorrie

[ ] two year post-op appt.

>

> Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with

> Dr. LaGrone. For those of you who don't know me, I had

> anterior/posterior revision surgery (same day), fused from T9 to

> sacrum, with total removal of harrington rod (one osteotomy, 2

> cages). I thought I was going to have a brace after surgery, but

> turned out I didn't need one, much to my surprise. However, the

> loose clothing I purchased still came in handy, as I had stomach

> protrusion for a few months. My age is 55. Xrays look great,

> everything healing well. My alignment if perfect (from flatback

> perspective). Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge,

but

> as long as I keep doing exercises for legs, arms and abs, I'm in

> good shape, actually better shape then I've been in years. I'm

very

> serious about doing my exercises, and it's paid off! Dr. LaGrone

> OK'd 3 weeks of PT, 3x/s weekly, so that hopefully I can learn

> something new to add onto my routine. Next appointment, one year!

>

> I'm thinking of everyone who's undergoing surgery, and those who

are

> new to the rehab process. It's a long journey, but well worth it

> for me. I can say I have absolutely no regrets, and still am

amazed

> to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!

>

> Enjoy your day. ette

>

>

>

>

>

>

> scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

>

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Hi Lorrie: Yes, things will continue to get better, trust me. Hang in there. etteLorrie Snyder <Lorriesnyder@...> wrote: Great to hear from you ette - glad you are doing well! I'm 6 monthspost op and still in a good amount of pain - pain patch and 2 percocet a daybut I know it is surgical pain, not the awful pain I was in pre-surgery.This will get better. My legs still ache, but I too exercise. I do thestationery bike and bend up and down to get on the floor either for theanimals or my 2 year old. My daughter also loves to take walks so thatkeeps me moving too!Lorrie SnyderRevision - 11/8/05 -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of paulettep3Sent: Thursday,

April 27, 2006 12:31 PM Subject: [ ] two year post-op appt.Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with Dr. LaGrone. For those of you who don't know me, I had anterior/posterior revision surgery (same day), fused from T9 to sacrum, with total removal of harrington rod (one osteotomy, 2 cages). I thought I was going to have a brace after surgery, but turned out I didn't need one, much to my surprise. However, the loose clothing I purchased still came in handy, as I had stomach protrusion for a few months. My age is 55. Xrays look great, everything healing well. My alignment if perfect (from flatback perspective). Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge, but as long as I keep doing exercises for legs, arms and abs, I'm in good shape, actually better shape then I've been in years. I'm very

serious about doing my exercises, and it's paid off! Dr. LaGrone OK'd 3 weeks of PT, 3x/s weekly, so that hopefully I can learn something new to add onto my routine. Next appointment, one year!I'm thinking of everyone who's undergoing surgery, and those who are new to the rehab process. It's a long journey, but well worth it for me. I can say I have absolutely no regrets, and still am amazed to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!Enjoy your day. ettescoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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Marty: I remember all too well wanting to read positive posts as I was trying to get the courage up to go for the revision. I'm very happy to be doing the positive posts now! I totally understand how you feel. Take care, etteMarty T4 to S1 <mstar2@...> wrote: ette, Thank you, thank you, for posting an update. Perhaps others will read your post and also add in their "happy endings" stories. I am building up the courage for a second revision, next year hopefully, and love to read ANY and ALL good news regarding surgery results. Take care, Marty--- "paulettep3" <paulettep11@...> wrote: Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with Dr. LaGrone. ... Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge... I can say I have absolutely no

regrets, and still am amazed to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!... ette

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Marty: I remember all too well wanting to read positive posts as I was trying to get the courage up to go for the revision. I'm very happy to be doing the positive posts now! I totally understand how you feel. Take care, etteMarty T4 to S1 <mstar2@...> wrote: ette, Thank you, thank you, for posting an update. Perhaps others will read your post and also add in their "happy endings" stories. I am building up the courage for a second revision, next year hopefully, and love to read ANY and ALL good news regarding surgery results. Take care, Marty--- "paulettep3" <paulettep11@...> wrote: Hi everyone: I thought I'd post about my 2 year post op appt. with Dr. LaGrone. ... Muscle tightness in legs is an ongoing challenge... I can say I have absolutely no

regrets, and still am amazed to have my knees straight and be able to look up and not down!... ette

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