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Just wondering...

Ok, I assume the kyphosis of the thoracic spine is serious, since my Neurosurgeon is talking about both an anterior and a posterior surgery to deal with it.

       I'm scared to death about both the surgeries and the required rehab.
I need some guidance here...

       I'm most interested in reacquiring bodily functions.  I want to correct my wandering eye, and the fatigue caused by walking 40 feet.  I can deal with the pain, but I need to be more functional.  Instead, I have all the mobility and strength of an 85 year old.

       Bottom line: though no one can guarantee surgical results, I need to know that I'm gonna go through an awful procedure in exchange for a more functional body.  Or, at least, an attempt at a better body.

       I need some expert info here, since I'm facing a nasty surgery and recovery.
I'm 54 and not quite ready to crawl under a rock and die... but I really need to know that the odds are in my favor in terms of function if I consent to this.  In otherwords, what can I reasonably expect from these surgeries?  I'm really tired of being non-functional, even if it gets me out of mowing the lawn,,,lol!

       Anyway, I don't need to hear that someone doesn't have the x-rays and MRIs before he/she can render an opinion...  Obviously if we're talking about a posterior and anterior surgery, you can assume the kyphosis is serious...
       Can I reasonably expect to be able to walk better and lose the dizziness?  Could my wandering eye be related to the kyphosis of the thoracic spine?  Can I recover enough function to use my boat and go hunting?  Will the bladder and bowel problems likely improve?  Oh, and ver
y important, Can I expect a reduction in the debilitating cramps I go through daily???

Anyway, I need to know what I can reasonably expect from these surgeries...

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Thanks for the response and thanks for not answering any of my questions.
If you'd read my post, you'd know that tolerance of meds and surgery isn't an issue.

Secondly, I'm not elderly.

Thanks for providing a nonsense response.

In the future, you'd be wise to actually read the questions...
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Hi,

Thanks for writing in.
I will try my best to answer your questions but please understand I do not have an opportunity to see you in person.
The surgery for kyphosis both anterior and posterior has significant risk especially for elderly patients. The success will depend upon your general physical condition, your tolerance to medications and surgical procedures.
Postop pain and discomfort is a common occurrence. Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) is usually given.
Physical therapy is a must after surgery and so is regular follow up visits. Hope this helps!
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