Surgery Q and A

This week I was thinking about what’s been happening and what I can update you all on but I realised I’ll probably just be repeating myself. So instead of talking about the same thing I decided I’d answer a few of your questions. When I went back to school I obviously had a lot of people asking me questions so I’m just going to answer some of those frequently asked questions.

What did I actually  have done?

I thought this would be a good one to start with because although most people that read my blog know what surgery I had and why I had it there are quite a few that may not know what was actually done to me. As most know I had spinal fusion surgery. Basically to correct my scoliosis (curvature of the spine) my surgeons screwed two titanium rods to either side of my spine.

Am I in much pain?

To be honest not really! Even straight after surgery because of my pain medication I wasn’t in too much pain. Obviously I do feel uncomfortable at times throughout the day but I’ve never really been crying in pain.

Is it an easier or harder recovery than I thought?

It’s soo much better than I thought. I knew I was going to be absolutely bed ridden but I didn’t think it would be like this.

What do I have to do for physio?

Nothing!!! Just a whole lot of walking.

Can I feel the rods?

Hmm, kind of. When I try to bend I can slightly feel them but more I just get to a certain point and feel that I can’t bend any further.

Will I ever be able to bend again?

Partly. I’ll get more movement but I’ll need to learn to bend in different ways such as bending from my hips not my back.

Am I getting more movement?

I am everyday. I can pick things up easier and I can start doing a lot more things by myself.

Will I beep in airport security?

It sounds funny but sooo many people have asked me this. I thought I would at first but sadly I found out I wouldn’t. Apparently titanium doesn’t go off in airports.