Journal Entry for November 23, 2007
November 23, 2007 7:07pm
Well this is my second entry in my journal and not really sure what to write. I keep my feelings pretty close to my chest. My surgery was …
Calikat
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About Me
Calikat
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About Me
I am a 48 year old female who is currently recovering from a total spine fusion for my scoliosis. Additional details can be read on my profile and in my journal. Would like to talk to others going thru the same experience.
I am a 48 year old female who is currently recovering from a total spine fusion for my scoliosis. Additional details can be read on my profile and in my journal. Would like to talk to others going thru the same experience.
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Interests
Interests include reading, movies, love to shop, walking for exercise. I used to love to play tennis and dancing on a Saturday night! At the moment my recovery is taking up all my time and my lifestlye has changed but I have hopes things will get back to "normal" soon.
Interests include reading, movies, love to shop, walking for exercise. I used to love to play tennis
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Journal Entry for November 13, 2007
November 13, 2007 7:16pm
I signed up for this web site support group but haven't been very good at following up with the activity and messages sent my way. I would …
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I had a spinal fusion in 1979 when I was 14, so its been a long time for me, but I still remember the lenghthy recovery, I hope you get some help, even if it turns out to be temporary for your depression, I hope you feel better after you are fully recovered. Its a major surgery, a lot to go through-Hugs, Bonnie
Prayer
Hang in there..im sure this is very painfull but worth it in the long run..i have scoliosis also that is getting worse and in pain everyday..they say they cant help me so i guess the only one that can is help God..you will be in my prayers
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Thank you for answering my question and for the advice. I wish you a safe recovery and think that you are very brave for having to get 2 rods in your spine. Get well soon, cheers, Krys
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here another one for u
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u r welcome I am gooing through the pain of scoliosis as well good days and bad days here is a hug to u
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Close Scoliosis
I have scoliosis compounded with Spondylolisthesis at L4-5 which requires surgery in the very near future. In 2003 I had surgery for sciatica.
Treatments
- Brace Somewhat Helpful
- I wore a brace throughout my childhood until I was 19.
- Spinal Fusion Too Soon to Tell
- I just had my surgery on June 4th. Recovery is difficult and long but I'm trying to be positive.
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionOn June 4th of this year I had surgery for Scoliosis and Spondoloythesis. It was a total spine fusion (please read profile for full story). Now I think I'm suffering from Post Surgical Depression.
Open Chronic Pain
Chronic pain due to Scoliosis.
Treatments
- Heat Working / Worked
- Ok before my surgery, not so helpful after surgery.
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- I am now post surgery and this med is barely taking the edge off the pain.
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- Seems to help a bit.
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- Worked great after surgery. It was the medication that made PT possible forme!
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Works the best for me right now.
- Physical Therapy Too Soon to Tell
- Trying to get my body back in shape. This is a tough surgery to recover from.
