My scoliosis correction surgery story
Hello This is my journey through scoliosis correction surgery, recovery, and the unexpected challenges along the way. I was born with kyphoscoliosis, which is a curvature of the spine both side-to-side and front-to-back. It’s a combination of kyphosis and scoliosis. From a young age until I was 14, I had to wear a back brace to stop the curve from getting worse. Sometimes I wore it all the time, sometimes just during the day, and other times only at night. When I turned 14, I stopped growing, and a doctor told me the curve of my spine wouldn’t progress any further. They asked if I wanted scoliosis correction surgery, but at the time I said no. In 2018, I was asked again, and this time I agreed. I was given an information leaflet and placed on the waiting list. Preparing for Surgery In March 2019, I received a phone call saying I was next on the list. Shortly after, I got a letter about a pre-operation assessment. At the appointment, I spoke with a nurse and the surgeon, who answered my...