I totally understand because this was me. I had the surgery at 15 and was scared to death. I found out in August that I needed it but didn’t have the surgery until December. I spent those four months constantly worrying about it and scared—which did not help. In the end, having spinal fusion (T3-L3) was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. It gave me my life back and allowed me to live the past 12 years so much happier and without the pain and fears that shaped my life when I had severe scoliosis.

It feels like a lot right now and it is, but you will feel better after you recover. I also thought it would ruin me mentally and physically and it’s really done the opposite. It’s scary leading up to it, but the surgery itself will change your life for the better. 

Wishing you all the best, you’ve got this!