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natalie12694
natalie12694

I am currently sat on the waiting list for spinal fusion I have already had my pre assessment does anyone know a rough timescale for this? And what to expect pre and post op? And what timescale am I looking at for going back to work in a strenuous area?

Getting quite anxious now with not knowing what to expect and the fact it's all out of my control so any answers would be a great help? 

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  • emily99393
    emily99393 natalie12694

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    Hey Natalie i was going through the same as you when i was 12, i am now 17 and had the op when i was 13, I'm more than happy to discuss this with you to put your mind at ease a bit more, i was in hospital for a week post op, i learnt to walk properly again and was back at school within 3 weeks, its the best thing i have ever done and honestly the best advice is just to stay positive, emily

     

  • jess313
    jess313 natalie12694

    Posted

    Hi Ladies, I'm 24, From the Uk, I have a 69 degree Curve (Kyphosis) And am considering the surgery. I'm so scared somethings going to go wrong or that It wont be fixed, What can I expect, Will I feel the rods in my back, will I be able to bend over if my spine is fused, so many things going through my mind. Will my back be much straighter? Please Any help would be great

    • natalie12694
      natalie12694 jess313

      Posted

      Hi, I have now had the surgery and I’m 14 days post op, honestly the best thing I could of done, in terms of pain I can only describe what I have felt over the past 2 weeks which haven’t been bad, I can’t feel any metalwork and a big plus for me is that before surgery I had a right hip indentation which has now been corrected. 

    • jess313
      jess313 natalie12694

      Posted

      Wow thats fantastic, Thanks for reply to me, have you been able to bend ok or is it difficult,Have you had trouble sitting for long amounts of time etc? Is there anything you cannot do?
    • natalie12694
      natalie12694 jess313

      Posted

      As I’m only 2 week Post Op there’s a lot I can’t do, I do find walking the easiest and most comfortable but only for short periods, I haven’t been able to sit comfortably but I am putting that down to having a low and deep sofa! Sleeping is okay providing you don’t move much through the night, I can bend down but it isn’t recommended so early into recovery, I find the best way is to squat down and use my leg muscles rather than putting pressure on my spine, if you want to message me privately to go through anything else I would be happy to. 
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