Need a spinal fusion

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I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please remind us as the time gets closer.

How did your myelogram go? Did you have any complications?

 

[SplshMtn99]

Just saw this thread. While I've not had that type of surgery, I did have back surgery at age 13. I have scoliosis (curvature of the spine). They implanted & attached an 11" stainless steel rod to my spine in 2 places & bone graphed over where its attached. So basically, my spine does not bend at all where the rod is, just above & below the 11" rod. I spent 2 weeks in the hospital & 6 months in a body cast. Real fun for a 13 yr old high school active freshman.

But ya know what? Those 6 months went real fast. And I still did ALOT of activities while in the body cast. Marching band, ice skating, roller skating, bike riding. (Almost got killed riding the bike. ) OK, did have to give up gymnastics & horseback riding though.

You make adjustments (like I couldn't shower for 6 months ), and you get thru it. Your better in the end.

Stack up a bunch of hobbies or projects around the house if you think you won't be all that active. Good time to clean out those drawers maybe or organize those pictures.

Good luck to ya.

 

[PaulaSue]

I believe that is what another Mom just had about a month ago on another board I am on. I had never heard of it before.

Hope all goes well!!!