Learning to Walk (Again) at Age 30

hi!! i came across your story and belive it or not we have alot in comon,in 2003 i had to have the same surgery you did and before that i was not walking due to servere pain when i walked ,also my back had collapse from lupus,yr's being on dialysis and etc,my surgey went well it was a 10 hr long surgery,i didnt have a/more pain but after going to p/therapy on and off for yrs im still not walking,i can only stand for less then 5 minutes,i exercise just about every day,so my question to you is what really helped you to walk again besides you really wanting to?can you give me any tips that will help me w my walking?god bless you with your recovery

This is a very inspirational story. Thanks for sharing your exeperiences!

-Stacey H. in PA

Your story was inspirational! You actually reminded me of myself. I am about to embark on surgery at age 30 and I am so excited and nervous at the same time! I too was given a brace to wear after getting that frightful letter from school screening. I tried to wear it but it ended up in the attic till I finally threw it out when I was 20 (it didn't fit me now anyway). Noticed I was shrinking (168cm at 18 to now 163cm age 30) and decided surgery was my best option. I have a curve of 58 degrees. Surgery in a few months and I hope it all goes well.