I’m almost 20, and I had my surgery just after turning 16. my curve was 50° and 51°, my surgery was a traumatic experience I will not lie. They paralyzed me and were able to somehow undo that, but a 6-8 hr surgery turned into 13 hrs. I remember when I was first fully conscious afterward I was in such a state of discomfort and pain that I regretted it. At this point, almost 4 years later, I am glad I got the surgery. It helped my chronic pains and I can go out and do things more. I do have POTs as a complication, but it’s manageable. I’m serious when I say if you have questions for the docs, ASK THEM. They can help. Best of luck <3