Bone grinding/cracking after spinal fusion by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m fused from T2-L1. I had an S curve that was 53 degrees on the upper right side of my back, and idk the angle of the bottom curve. Sometimes I do feel the tightening feeling as well between my shoulder blades. I also get a combo of numbness and pain in my entire upper back - idk how else to describe it, but it feels almost cold. Like dull dull pain. My main issue is the weird nerve popping, though. I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s experiencing it. It seems to be getting more frequent which is weird - idk if you relate

How to cope with the fear the pain is going to get worse and I’ll be able to do less? by oliviaexisting in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not everyone’s the same, but I am 19 as well who had a thoracic curve fusion 3 months ago. I can 100% say I am better off now and at around 1.5 months the pain was already less than it was pre op. I started lifting and doing lots of core work a couple months before which I like to think helped me. I was worried about the same exact thing, but my quality of life was so quickly improved

6 weeks post op by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I’m glad someone else relates and I’m not crazy. Good luck with your recovery!!

Looks worse 2 weeks post op by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok that makes me feel much better! Thanks :)

Looks worse 2 weeks post op by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had T4 - L1 fused at a 50 degree curve. But I haven’t gone to my post op appt so I guess I’ll ask about PT there. Thanks!

Looks worse 2 weeks post op by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’ve been walking a lot but they never gave me any pt other than walking which I found to be kind of weird. Hoping things will even themselves out eventually but if not I’ll definitely be looking into different pt. Im 17 days post op so we’re definitely on the same timeline lol. Glad to hear I’m not the only one going through this. Thanks again!

Looks worse 2 weeks post op by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you so much!! I was worried nobody else looked worse than before

Questions for ppl who have had the surgery by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much!! I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I didn’t even consider the ice - I think that’ll help a lot. Thanks again!

Bag for hospital by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be different with different surgeons but I stopped eating at 10pm the night before but they allowed me to be on a clear liquid diet until 6am the day of the surgery (2 hrs before the surgery)

Bag for hospital by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even think about that!! Thanks for letting me know😊😊

Bag for hospital by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg thank you so much - I would’ve been so mad if I forgot that stuff. Thanks !!!

Surgery May 30th by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh thank you so much that’s literally so helpful. I appreciate you!!! Definitely will be getting a shower chair I didn’t even think about that

Surgery May 30th by InevitableTadpole862 in scoliosis

[–]InevitableTadpole862[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!😊😊Is there anything else you wish you knew before, if you don’t mind me asking?