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I would love some feedback about several aspects of my healing process. I had surgery 10 months ago and can feel my hardware, or at least that's how it seems. Does the sensation go away over time? Any feedback would be appreciated.
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cheryl97005 LasVegasgirl
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Take care, Cheryl
emily99393 LasVegasgirl
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Hiya, i am 4 years down the line since my op when i was 13 (am now 17) and sometimes i feel slight clicks in my spine but I'm sure its nothing to worry about i live an active lifestyle at college and have a part time job, if you would like to chat more I'm more than happy to
emily
ali20844 emily99393
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Hi Emily,
My 17 yr old daughter had a spinal fusion for kyphosis/hunchback in June 2017. She has high functioning autism so I'm trying to understand how she's feeling etc. as she can't put into words sometimes what's going on. She's had a slow recovery and is very tentative about movement and I think she needs to get moving more. Could you tell me any movements she should avoid or that cause you discomfort? Any tips for getting back to regular life? She thought when the staples came out that some of "the feeling" she was experiencing would be gone but of course she's feeling the implaced hardware. Do you know if that ever goes away? Anyway thanks for any info, Ali
emily99393 ali20844
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Hiya Ali,
I had the op in 2013 to correct my scoliosis curve, for me, it was hardest adjusting to day to day movements such as getting out of bed myself and getting myself changed, so things like putting socks on was hard but gradually i just learnt to move my legs instead of my back.
Another challenge i have found is twisting around to look behind me, i have mostly found this when i learnt to drive last year as its hard to twist to look behind.
Honestly, i can say that it was such a positive thing for me to have done and i know other girls my age who all feel the same way who have also had the op, the best advice i can give to your daughter is to stay positive (i know it might be hard at times) and just know that it will get better and it definitely will help in the long term.
For me, after a year of the op i could no longer feel the rod in my back and now, after 4 years i completely forget i have it.
Just avoid heavy lifting and some types of yoga i cannot do because of the way my back cannot bend.
After the op, about a month after, i went back to school and was coming homier it was too much for me, i found the jogging was good and also swimming was helpful as it didn't hurt me at all.
My scar was numb after the op for over a year and i have only recently got all the feeling back in it.
I really hope that i can help you with any worries you might have, i know 3 girls my age who have been through the same and they all have similar experiences to me with some also finding it harder, if you have any questions or want to know more I'm happy to help.
Emily x