*Contains striking images of surgery* The surgeon attaches steel rods to Alice’s spinal column in this overwhelming footage of a behind operation from a BBC.
I had scoliosis, :l And it was too late for a brace, so i had two metal rods instead of my spine, it getss really annoying at times and i wish i could just bend but i cant ): I never will, but im glad the doctors could do something, i have mild pain every now and then but am much happier with my figure. (:
I had my back surgery done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN, and i have expepierenced no pain at all after surgery, i was up and walking the day after… i was in the hospital for 10 days. I went to Rochester for my 1 year check up Thursday and everything turned out the way i wanted it to he had said ” you are able to do watever you did before your surgery.” There is nothing to be scared of belive me… I go back next july to meet w/ all the doctors then i should be going to Rochester MN.
wathing this video and reading the comments it amazes me that people go thru this. i see patients every week that have had spinal surgerys and are no better off. Your spine can be imporved incredibly with chiropractic and people are scared to get adjusted. i watch this video and i think this is much scarier by far. take care of your spine during your life with regular chiropractic care and you will live longer and happier and with a greater quality of life
my14 year old had this Tuesday at hasboro hospital. she is in icu and doing pretty good. her bones were so bad that she gets iv calcium treatment that made her bones strong enough to do surgery . the surgery was 14 hours but the doctor was excellent. just remember to get out of bed as soon as possible because her lung collapse because she stayed in bed. i will put u and ur family in my prayers. okay got to go to bed back to hospital early tomorrow
My daughter at age 13 had two curves, one upper one lower in her spine. It was very scarey for her and I to go through. She now has two rods from her shoulder blades down to the end of her spine to hold her spine in place. She is now 30 and doing fine. It was touch and go for her for a bit, developed infection in a tooth during healing time, then that infection went into her back, so back to the hospital we went for another surgery.
This is a surgery that I’m going to end up getting within the next two years and I’m extremely nervous. I have a 48 degree curve in my spine and I’m very scared of being paralyzed because of this. How dangerous is a procedure like this and how successful has most of these surgeries been?
I tried chiropracty, massage, epidurals, exercise, etc. If you have low back pain, mid-back pain, or whatever it may be, there is a really great read called “Healing Back Pain” by Dr. John Sarno. It conveys the most Responsible Content on the matter that I have ever come across and is NOT “about” anatomy in general. You can google his name – don’t have to buy the book. P.S. I’ve had 2 discectomies in the past – didn’t know better, and…..yeah, it’s a really worthwhile read.
I had this done wish I did’t, it was my 3rd surgery it was done at the clevland clinic. now not only did it not take away the pain but I cannot feel my feet and I am numb on my right and left side now
Sorry to reply to day of your operation. It will be tough for the first few days but you can ask the nurses for medication whenever you want. I got too go home after 6 days. (I was pleased with that because it was Christmas Day. xD) Being worried it totally normal but it will all be fine.
That comment scares me because I have read so many horror stories about rodsor screws breaking, or getting instrumentation removed and having your fusion break. I wish i would have known prior to my surgery that stainless steel is stronger than titanium, but I have titanium as well, I read the reson is because titanium is easier to x-ray!! I haven’t had a break of the rod in my back, but I am still soon to apply for disability because I am in so much pain after surgery, worse than before
This has helped me better in telling those who are interested in the surgery I had several years ago. Thank you for posting this. I am just now starting to regain a better quality of life, it has been a long fight, but well worth it!
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onepieceofnaruto
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I had it 2 years ago, its be fine, after a year or so you can do anything a person without can. good luck
candygirl011sophmore
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
omg now im scared i dont want to have surgery but i have to
xoxsonixox
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I had scoliosis, :l And it was too late for a brace, so i had two metal rods instead of my spine, it getss really annoying at times and i wish i could just bend but i cant ): I never will, but im glad the doctors could do something, i have mild pain every now and then but am much happier with my figure. (:
Champs789
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I had my back surgery done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN, and i have expepierenced no pain at all after surgery, i was up and walking the day after… i was in the hospital for 10 days.
I went to Rochester for my 1 year check up Thursday and everything turned out the way i wanted it to he had said ” you are able to do watever you did before your surgery.”
There is nothing to be scared of belive me…
I go back next july to meet w/ all the doctors then i should be going to Rochester MN.
networkwellness
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
wathing this video and reading the comments it amazes me that people go thru this. i see patients every week that have had spinal surgerys and are no better off. Your spine can be imporved incredibly with chiropractic and people are scared to get adjusted. i watch this video and i think this is much scarier by far. take care of your spine during your life with regular chiropractic care and you will live longer and happier and with a greater quality of life
jtlaviano
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
my14 year old had this Tuesday at hasboro hospital. she is in icu and doing pretty good. her bones were so bad that she gets iv calcium treatment that made her bones strong enough to do surgery . the surgery was 14 hours but the doctor was excellent. just remember to get out of bed as soon as possible because her lung collapse because she stayed in bed. i will put u and ur family in my prayers. okay got to go to bed back to hospital early tomorrow
animefunnyfreaks
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
ok now im scared because in january i have to get surgery like this T_T
firas521
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
im doing the same thing as your doing im 16 and dont know what to do my is in 2 weeks and im scared about going paralyzed to
badasstweety
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
My daughter at age 13 had two curves, one upper one lower in her spine. It was very scarey for her and I to go through. She now has two rods from her shoulder blades down to the end of her spine to hold her spine in place. She is now 30 and doing fine. It was touch and go for her for a bit, developed infection in a tooth during healing time, then that infection went into her back, so back to the hospital we went for another surgery.
Billowix
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
This is a surgery that I’m going to end up getting within the next two years and I’m extremely nervous. I have a 48 degree curve in my spine and I’m very scared of being paralyzed because of this. How dangerous is a procedure like this and how successful has most of these surgeries been?
itrainsinoctober
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I tried chiropracty, massage, epidurals, exercise, etc. If you have low back pain, mid-back pain, or whatever it may be, there is a really great read called “Healing Back Pain” by Dr. John Sarno. It conveys the most Responsible Content on the matter that I have ever come across and is NOT “about” anatomy in general. You can google his name – don’t have to buy the book. P.S. I’ve had 2 discectomies in the past – didn’t know better, and…..yeah, it’s a really worthwhile read.
snipe609
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I had this done wish I did’t, it was my 3rd surgery it was done at the clevland clinic. now not only did it not take away the pain but I cannot feel my feet and I am numb on my right and left side now
jacobbis4lovers
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I’m majoring in neuroscience so I’ll probably do neurosurgery
zitted
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
More like a million and a half per year
zitted
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Spine surgery gets you some serious money.
britishairwayspilot1
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
thanks im up on my feet now!!!. after the surgery i woke up laughing with my mum and dad. i was in no pain lol!! thanks mate.
jacobbis4lovers
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I want to be a surgeon, not sure what kind yet though..
05OsborneRh
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Sorry to reply to day of your operation. It will be tough for the first few days but you can ask the nurses for medication whenever you want. I got too go home after 6 days. (I was pleased with that because it was Christmas Day. xD) Being worried it totally normal but it will all be fine.
britishairwayspilot1
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
whats it like cos im getting the surgery tomorrow with this doctor
05OsborneRh
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
i have had similar surgery too this. xD
battycys
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Mr Noordeen? !!!!!
quiet777riot
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Just know that you’re not alone, and we gotta take it one day,sometimes one minute at a time, and pray, and be grateful for the things we do have.
quiet777riot
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
That comment scares me because I have read so many horror stories about rodsor screws breaking, or getting instrumentation removed and having your fusion break. I wish i would have known prior to my surgery that stainless steel is stronger than titanium, but I have titanium as well, I read the reson is because titanium is easier to x-ray!! I haven’t had a break of the rod in my back, but I am still soon to apply for disability because I am in so much pain after surgery, worse than before
krisprisweber
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
This has helped me better in telling those who are interested in the surgery I had several years ago. Thank you for posting this. I am just now starting to regain a better quality of life, it has been a long fight, but well worth it!
Isawanangel1X
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
wow i wish i hadn’t read all the comments
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