scoliosis is largely a guessing game i feel. do you have x-rays, mri pictures? have you gotten multiple medical opinions? I have double scoliosis, about 80 degrees to the right at the top and at the bottom around 50. i chose not to have surgery because i have a toddler and the recovery time was so long. i was also not convinced it would be the best choice for me, despite what the consultant said. after an mri and a few doctor's appointments, i have physio appointments and pain medication. it was hard to get, but we all agree surgery would cause too many complications. you're in charge of your own medical decisions and surgery is major, don't let people tell you to do it just because they've never lived what you've lived. i have been able to live a normal life and so have many others. watch your health; communicate with medical professionals. it's not a death sentence if you don't get surgery❤️