16-year-old daughter--surgery

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Hi,

My 16-year-old daughter is scheduled for fusion surgery 8/11. She was diagnosed

with scoliosis about 4 yrs ago. She did the brace thing but to no avail. She

currently has a 58 degree thoracic curve and a 37 degree compensatory lumbar

curve. Her doctor is planning to fuse T5 to L2 with titanium rods. We've

gotten 2 opinions so far and plan to get a 3rd before the surgery.

My daughter is all for the surgery, she's just a little anxious. I, however, am

terrified.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thank you,

Robin Ahearn