how much wait will u lose after scoloisis surgery?and is the surgery dangerous?

Question

well im megan im 16 and i had scoliosis and i have been wearing a brace for 7 months but no i have to have surgery.so im scared.so tell me if the surgerys dangerous and wat to expect.plz i need help.thnx.well my curve is a 54 i think.so yea reply thnx megan

Answer 1

There's no guarantee you will lose weight after the surgery, but you'll almost definitely look taller -- from your straighter spine. I wore a brace for my lordosis (a front-to-back curvature) when I was 15-16 years old, so I know what a pain THAT can be!

All surgeries carry some risks, and this is no different, but your doctor will discuss those with you and your parents to help allay some of your fears. They will usually explain about how they give you anesthesia and what kind of pain control you'll get afterward. Lots of times (especially since you're older and able to do stuff for yourself), they'll give you an IV with a control button on it. You push the button when you need pain meds, and don't push it if you feel good. I had one after my appendix operation, and it was GREAT! You can expect to be in some pain, and to have to have the nurses help you turn in bed and stuff like that for a little while. In general, pediatric nurses are really in tune with what their patients need, and can anticipate some things ahead of time, but you should never feel like you can't ask for something you want or need when you're in the hospital.

Make a list of things you want to talk about, so that you don't forget any of them. Talk them over with your parents, and then with your doctor. In general, you'll find the health benefits to outweigh the risks -- your spine and muscles will feel better, and correcting the curve can prevent future breathing problems from your lungs becoming compressed.

So, good luck, and I hope you're on the mend soon! Oh, and pack some bath products and stuff that you like for the hospital. It's always nice to have your own bath stuff, and the nurses will most likely let you use whatever you bring with you.

Answer 2

I had surgery for scoliosis when I was 13 years old. They fused metal rods to my spine to correct the curve. I remember being very scared before my surgery, but it was not as bad as I thought. People recover very easily from this surgery now and you will be up walking around in no time. It is more dangerous to go through life without having the surgey. Afterward, you want to be careful and take it slow. You will have to stay in bed for a week or two. I had my surgery 13 years ago, and I've never had any problems and no back pain! I don't remember being in terrible pain. I was just bored from aving to stay inside and heal! I'm still very flexable and active. You'll be fine, sweetie! Don't worry.

Answer 3

Megan, I doubt that you'll lose any weight, although you may gain some height when your surgeon straightens out your spine a bit.

Yes, the surgery is dangerous. You are balancing that agains the skill of your doctor. There are many doctors out there that have plenty of experience and they'll keep you safe.

If you're interested in seeing some video, check out www.iscoliosis.com/patients.html, scroll down and click on McKenna. This is a multi-part video of her hospital experience.

Feel free to email more specific questions. I may not know the answer but I may know someone that does.

Answer 4

its not dangerous, or they wouldn't be doing it! and why are you asking how mught wieght will you lose!?!? has NOTHING to do with scoliosis surgery! at least they're fixing it! My mom had scoliosis, but no surgery, so i cant really help....

Answer 5

What does your weight have to do with it? It's scoliosis surgery not gastric bypass.