Re: Re: Another blow/Stacie

November 29, 2008

Hi, Stacie, if you have stairs in your house (such as a split level), I hope you

have had some instruction on the safe use of them. If not... well... Walk down

sideways to the railing, with two feet on one step before going up or down to

the next one. Take your time.

lj

From: <ladams9200@...>

Subject: Re: Another blow

Scoliosis Treatment

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008, 3:01 PM

Hi Staci,

I'm glad to hear you are doing so well after your recent surgery. I

wouldn't leave the house either if I were you, but maybe go outside

and at least sit for awhile. The fresh air might do you good.

Sometimes, that's the best medicine.

Yes, I do have hardware. I have 2 harrington rods, wires, nuts, bolts,

fused from the top of spine to L3. I had that done when I was 16. Now,

my L4-S1 region is curving. Currently it's at 25 degrees. I recently

had 2 back x-rays in July and Sept. and was told I need surgery to fix

the scoli but it wouldn't help the pain. It sounds like several people

on the board have had similar surgeries and some suggest it and others

don't. At the current time, it's just not feasible for me. I have a

little one and money is a factor. Plus, if it's not going to help my

pain, then why bother. It's a no win situation.

I had to laugh yesterday after the doc appt. because the first thing I

thought of is " what to I tell the DMV for my height? " Stupid I know

but seriously, well this year I'm this height and next year, oh, I'm

this height. They will think I'm completely crazy! Oh well, I've

been 5'2 " before so I can do it again. I had wondered why I was

always stepping on my pant legs lately...this explains it. My left

pant leg is especially bad because that's the side I'm leaning to.

I am Italian so I guess people could call me the Leaning Tower of

!

Again, good to hear you are doing well,

>

> , the same thing happened to me! I was always 5'5 and knew

besides the pain something was wrong when I was as tall as my 5'2

step-daughter! I measured myself and yes 5'2! I would suggest an

xray by your back Dr. If I didn't I wouldn't have found out my kypho

curve was 116 degrees and had my surgery on Nov 15th.

>

> I had previously had hardware removed due to pain, my DR says now

we should not have done that. The rods and screws held me up. On

Dec 4th, I get my staples out! I am also going to ask if he used a

cage as well. Take it easy, Do you have any hardware? I am taking

it easy, I still have not left the house, I don't want to have any

problems with not fusing. Staci

November 30, 2008

, I am blessed not to have any steps! Just one going up into the

kitchen. No basement either (I used to want one so badly), I have a little

washer/dryer combo unit in my utility room. Thank you so much for thinking of

my safety. I did go out yesterday (very depressed and stir crazy)

My hubby and I went to the new Bond movie. So, things are looking up.

Staci

From: <ladams9200 (DOT) com>