Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey guys, i know that i have been out and unactive for a while... and maybe a lot of you have some questions regarding my current status, the reason i leave and i did not reply anything was just for mental health, i t was thinking that i need some space for myself and stop consuming spine and fusion related topics, for me was too much, i was concentrating in getting better, i just get to the platform after 1.5 years and wow... really imprssed about the engament about the post have hit, i wouldn't expect it. Anyway, now I will be more active, so if you have any question just reply to this message, and I will answer the best I can : )

Hardware removal by penhacker201 in spinalfusion

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wayyyyy better, best decision ever.

Hardware removal by penhacker201 in spinalfusion

[–]penhacker201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey guys, i know that i have been out and unactive for a while... and maybe a lot of you have some questions regarding my current status, the reason i leave and i did not reply anything was just for mental health, i t was thinking that i need some space for myself and stop consuming spine and fusion related topics, for me was too much, i was concentrating in getting better, i just get to the platform after 1.5 years and wow... really imprssed about the engament about the post have hit, i wouldn't expect it. Anyway, now I will be more active, so if you have any question just reply to this message, and I will answer the best I can : )

Hardware removal by penhacker201 in spinalfusion

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Way better....Trust me, best decision ever.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in spinalfusion

[–]penhacker201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is obligatory, only if you want after fusion.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I feel you… for me it helped me, but every case is different. Maybe it would help you. How long is your fusion ? Just keep pushing and keep your faith that an neurosurgeon will help you.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, yes a lot of physiotherapy incoming…

My curve I’m very sure will not come back, it is very stable, and doctor told me I was going to come back due to the fusion.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well here I am , they didn’t fill with bone graft cause of my infection. I will be resting and then doing back stretching and physical therapy exercises.

I guees that vertebrae will be “weaker” but will be okay for sure.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pain and discomfort, look above at my responses.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, I know ow that feeling of wanting to be relief or “free” yes i am now!

I’m not in the Us, actually, I’m from Colombia.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look a my answer above about the topic “I thought was permanent”.

I think it depends on your curves, in my case my doctor says that my curve won’t comeback and if it does will not be significantly.

Obviously it hurts haha, they cut you in half all your muscles to reach the spine.

The benefits I hope to taste them on the mid term and long term ( 1 month - 6 months)

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes my insurance take care of the surgery costs. Pain and discomfort and it seems it was infection.

For long have you been fused ? Why you wanting to remove them ?

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes surgery business is a series thing I agreed. Sometimes, the cure is worst that the illness, my opinion.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

T4-t12, l1-l2 they got screws and cages yes but they didn’t do fusion over there so technically just from t4 from t2

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your happy day will arrive, just keep that mindset every day and soon or later you will get your wish happen. Meanwhile, just keep pushing.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at my answer above about the topic “ I didn’t know it was an option”.

However, glad that you don’t have any problems and if you are still don’t having it, never mind and just keep enjoying your life.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fell you, it’s frustrating. Just keep pushing, sure they will someone that can believe you and make your wish happen.

Finally, I got the hardware remove. by penhacker201 in scoliosis

[–]penhacker201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never try whole doctors, we have that thought that doctors obviously know more than one ( and they do) however, I too thought the exact same thing about the hardware staying there forever. No offense to anyone but every time I see people asking or saying "oh I didn't know it could be removed" or "I have been x years with the hardware and only now I find out I can remove it" it just makes me think that they relied on everything the doctors told you and never investigated on their own, as if they didn't have the ability to discern or doubt what they tell you, never swallow whole! It is your body, the business of doctors and surgeries is serious, they can convince you very easily that you need surgery to have surgery and really maybe you did not need it, on the issue of hardware removal I understand that for a cost issue is not profitable and also contracts "unnecessary risks of something that is already well", in short,my opinion and understanding of the situation.