Hey everyone! I just wanted to keep you all updated on how my surgery is doing in a quick, easy way. Either my mother or I will be posting as I am recovering. Thank you for all of your prayers!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
pre-operative visit
Yesterday I had my pre-op appointment. It went well, I had to have some blood drawn and an x-ray taken. I will be going into surgery on Friday at 7:15am, and have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. yikes..
scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. i have known that i've had scoliosis since 4th grade. as i continued to go to the doctor over the past years, it seemed as though my curve was stable, thanks to bracing. but, soon enough, my back began to reject the guidance of the brace. that was when my doctor, my parents, and i decided that it was best to proceed with surgery. during the surgery, my doctor will be inserting 2 rods (either stainless or cobalt chrome) on either sides of my spine. they will be fused to my backbone. :) lovely, right? i will have a scar, but let's just pretend it's from something way cooler, like a shark attack, ok?
Yeah! All looks good! We'll be thinking of you as you prepare for this! Was nice visiting with you guys yesterday!
ReplyDeleteNicole, you are going to be updated on the WALL. "My how you've grown"
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