Todd, I thought of you when I brought up the scoliosis. I almost wanted to email him the photos but felt like that would have been a breech of trust.
Yeah, you're the 3 level that I think about when I discuss instability or scoliosis to surgeons, but when I talked to you, you don't seem to notice so it's not an issue.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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