I was diagnosed with Scoliosis at the age of 12. At that time, my thoracic curve was already at 50 and my lumbar curve at 30. I was told bracing was not an option for me because my curves were already too progressed and was referred to a surgeon. I refused to have surgery for many years since I was having only minor pain and my curves were only slightly progressing. I am now 29 years old, have two children, and have started experiencing pain daily with all activities. February 2011 I made the decision to have this surgery, and with the help of my family, on October 6th I will be doing just that. My curves are currently 70 degrees in the thoracic region and 60 in the lumbar. No wonder I've shrunk and inch and a half in the last 5 years. I'm looking forward to having a little bit of my height back.
This decision has been an emotional roller coaster thus far, and as the day gets closer that roller coaster has higher highs and lower dips. One day I think I'm ready for this, I'm tired of hurting, tired of looking weird in all of my clothes. Others I want to continue ignoring what I have for so long and not put myself through what I'm about to.
Wednesday September 28, I am having my final appointment with my surgeon, and then my pre-op appointment at the hospital to follow. The reality of all of this is sinking in, and while I am very anxious, I am also excited about my future. Not the near future, but maybe a few months from now.
