Scoliosis...Will the Surgeon Find His way?

judijo · 02-23-2008, 03:15 PM

I have always had a MARKED scoliosis: So much so that it affects how I lay when I sleep at night...my left side has protruding ribcage, and when standing all day, there is pain in my waist from my ribcage coming so close to my pelvis on the left side.

The docs will still be able to find his way, with my "parts" pushed one way or the other due to my spine...right???

I want to be warned if there will be major problems with the surgeon when I get to finally seen him.

Love,

Judijo.

qt82699 · 02-23-2008, 07:18 PM

did you discuss this with your surgeon? they should be able to tell you if this will be an issue

judijo · 02-23-2008, 08:19 PM

Hi, Dawn. Actually, I wanted to know BEFORE I see the surgeon, so I can be warned if there is a possibility that they would not want to do the surgery laporoscopically because my landmarks would not be where they think they should be.

I am not sure if I would consent to open GBS.

DocSanae · 02-23-2008, 08:34 PM

Scollosis shouldn't affect your surgery much, especially the abdominal cavity, as the displaced curve of the spine is mostly in the upper back, not the lower back. If it's going to affect the surgery, it's going to be more on how to position you, so you'd best ask the surgeon about this, but I don't think that this will require the surgeon to go open willy nilly.

amina6ae · 02-24-2008, 10:39 AM

What Would We Do Without You Doc????

02-23-2008, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
judijo WLS Master Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA Posts: 641 Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date: 5' 8" Height: 301 lb Start Weight: 255 lb Current Weight: 170 lb Goal Weight: 46 lb Weight Loss: 85 lb Lb Left to Lose: 15.2823920266 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 45.7618944637 BMI Start: 38.7683823529 BMI Current: 25.8455882353 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Scoliosis...Will the Surgeon Find His way? I have always had a MARKED scoliosis: So much so that it affects how I lay when I sleep at night...my left side has protruding ribcage, and when standing all day, there is pain in my waist from my ribcage coming so close to my pelvis on the left side. The docs will still be able to find his way, with my "parts" pushed one way or the other due to my spine...right??? I want to be warned if there will be major problems with the surgeon when I get to finally seen him. Love, Judijo.

02-23-2008, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
qt82699 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 3,693 Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date: august 17, 2007 Surgery Date: 5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight: 185 lb Current Weight: 160 lb Goal Weight: 154 lb Weight Loss: 25 lb Lb Left to Lose: 45.4277286136 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start: 29.8565197429 BMI Current: 25.8218549128 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	did you discuss this with your surgeon? they should be able to tell you if this will be an issue __________________ *Dawn*

02-23-2008, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,929 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	Scollosis shouldn't affect your surgery much, especially the abdominal cavity, as the displaced curve of the spine is mostly in the upper back, not the lower back. If it's going to affect the surgery, it's going to be more on how to position you, so you'd best ask the surgeon about this, but I don't think that this will require the surgeon to go open willy nilly. __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself

02-24-2008, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
amina6ae WLS Mentor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny Posts: 1,299 Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date: 3/12/08 Surgery Date: 5' 3" Height: 298 lb Start Weight: 198 lb Current Weight: 140 lb Goal Weight: 100 lb Weight Loss: 58 lb Lb Left to Lose: 33.5570469799 % % Lost: 7/09 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 52.7825648778 BMI Start: 35.0702947846 BMI Current: 24.7971781305 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	What Would We Do Without You Doc???? __________________ Amina weight loss prior to surgery: 38 lbs *The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.* *by Lao-tzu*

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02-23-2008, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
judijo WLS Master Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA Posts: 641 Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date: 5' 8" Height: 301 lb Start Weight: 255 lb Current Weight: 170 lb Goal Weight: 46 lb Weight Loss: 85 lb Lb Left to Lose: 15.2823920266 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 45.7618944637 BMI Start: 38.7683823529 BMI Current: 25.8455882353 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Hi, Dawn. Actually, I wanted to know BEFORE I see the surgeon, so I can be warned if there is a possibility that they would not want to do the surgery laporoscopically because my landmarks would not be where they think they should be. I am not sure if I would consent to open GBS.

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