From: bounce-scoliosis To: scoliosis-digest@ai.mit.edu Subject: scoliosis V1 #1288 Reply-To: Errors-To: bounce-scoliosis Precedence: bulk scoliosis Tuesday, 17 August 1999 Volume 01 : Number 1288 Today's subjects for scoliosis, scoliosis-medical, scoliosis-child and scoliosis-teens: Copes brace in summer [summer7 ] Re: Hair Analysis, diet & acne ["ьм" ] Diane re: follow up to old surgery [Scolio1@aol.com] Re: Follow-up after Surgery ["Patricia A. Cherry" ] Re: [Re: Under the brace] ["SLN" ] Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] ["Stabin" ] Re: question [Karen Pilmer ] Re: It takes more than guts!! [Karen Pilmer ] Re: School [Karen Pilmer ] Re: Scoliosis Chat Forum--My Chatroom [Karen Pilmer ] (no subject) [D POPIUK ] endoscope below L2 ["Sanette" ] walking "Jo" and Cecile reply ["Sanette" ] Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] [Kutie1745@aol.com] Re: endoscope below L2 [Linda Racine ] spinal fusion without instrumentation [PWright-Johnson ] Re: walking "Jo" and Cecile reply [Jo MacAleese ] Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] [GoGrlz12@aol.com] Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] [Kutie1745@aol.com] Hello [Funky2317@aol.com] Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] ["SLN" ] Re: HELLO ["SLN" ] Re: boston brace ["SLN" ] Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] [lauren.olson@usa.net] Re: Follow-up after Surgery ["Jennifer Wright" ] Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] [M0chaCream@aol.com] Re: (no subject) ["Georgina Van Horn" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: summer7 Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999 21:41:46 -0400 Subject: Copes brace in summer This is my first summer in the Copes brace. I live in South Carolina and it has been very hot, nearly 100 everyday since July and very little rain. I can be out of the brace for 6 hours a day so if I need to be out in the heat I can take it off. Typically, I wear the brace until 5 or 6 pm and am out of it in the evening hours because I am generally working indoors during the day. If I am running errands from the car to the store I do tend to sweat more than I would without the brace. I am not hot natured so I think that helps. I don't think that it has been a terrible experience. I got used to it and I really don't get over heated. Good luck. It really has been worth it for me. Let me just say that wearing the brace is such a major inconvenience both socially and psychologically that if it did not work I sure as heck would not continue to wear it!!!! Mary Jo ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "ьм" Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 13:09:49 -0500 Subject: Re: Hair Analysis, diet & acne Stop the presses : I have read -- and experienced-- that it is the magnesium in chocolate that some women crave right before their periods, or, indeed, at any time. Because of the way it is chemically structured, the magnesium in chocolate is easy for our bodies to absorb. Though I can't stop a Chocoholic-DO-Or-Die fit, if I notice that my taste for chocolate is increasing, I up my intake of nightly Mag. and Calcium. ANd it goes away. Works for my mom, too, and she's menopausal. As to the copper content, I wasn't familiar with that at all. If some peple with scoli. already have high levels of copper in their bodies, why would they crave more? - --hmc. Dean Hoppenrath, D.C. wrote: In chocolate, there is a relatively high > level of copper (this is why some women crave chocolate during their > periods - because they need the copper). ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Scolio1@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 00:55:48 EDT Subject: Diane re: follow up to old surgery Diane, I required no followup after one or two years out from Harrington rod surgery in 1984. Fifteen years later I, too, have major problems and am investigating options for revision surgery. Please describe the problems you are having. Harrington rods are not commonly used anymore to correct scoliosis because they leave the fused portion of the spine straight, or flat, in profile, which can lead to something called "flatback syndrome" over the long term. Today spines are corrected/fused to balance the spine in both the side and frontal views . If you will tell us where you live, list members may be able to suggest revision surgeons for you to consult for a diagnosis. It's good to get multiple opinions, because sometimes the docs do not agree. For more information about flatback syndrome, check out orthospine.com/hottopics/flat_back.htm Please stay in touch. Regards, Barbara ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "Patricia A. Cherry" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 07:16:28 -0400 Subject: Re: Follow-up after Surgery Diane, I had my surgery in 1985, T5-L4. I did have follow-up visits. First the follow-ups were every 6 months, then once a year and finally once every two years. So when problems started to occur in 1996 my doctor was right on it. Patty ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "SLN" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 08:15:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Re: Under the brace] do you where a boston brace?i do and i have a big hole on the right side were my ribs are being pushed out! Judy sniss@toad.net - -----Original Message----- From: M0chaCream@aol.com To: scoliosis-teens@ai.mit.edu Date: Sunday, August 15, 1999 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [Re: Under the brace] >Nope, my brace has absolutely no holes! But maybe I'll ask my doctor about >it. >~Ling > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "Stabin" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 08:13:12 -0300 Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] Holly, I'm so sorry you have to deal with all that! I hope everything goes all right with your surgery. I hated having surgery. It must be so awful to have surgery and then find out that you have to go through it again. What kind of instrumentation are they using? How long is the fusion going to be? Good luck with your surgery! Laura stabin@hotlink.com.br For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Mad4boyds@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 10:03:37 EDT Subject: Re: Follow-up after Surgery Diane - That sounds like what happened to me after my harrington Rod surgery in 1981. I got the same "no horseback riding" comment!!! I didn't have any problems until 1991 or 1992. I had been going for 5 year check-ups and it was during one of those that it was discovered my rod had broken - wasn't experiencing any problems, so didn't think too much about it. Within the year, I started have lower back problems and had test after test which showed nothing wrong (actually I found out later, there WERE signs of problems, but since they weren't problems an ortho thought he could fix, they weren't mentioned to me!!!) it wasn't until I hooked up with Dr. kostuik that I found I wasn't crazy and had legitimate reasons for the pain I'm in. There are several good doctors mentioned on this list as well as those on the scoliosis web site. Don't stop looking for a solution until you find a doctor who listens to you and assures you there are reasons for your pain and ways to fix it!!! Keep at them!!! best wishes-- Donna Harrington Rod 1981 ?-L3 Scheduled for revision surgery 11/22/99 Johns Hopkins ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Scolio1@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 10:57:11 EDT Subject: Carol Anderson Yesterday, Sunday, was day 4 post op after stage 2 surgery. She is doing wonderfully. She is walking around the halls 3-4 times a day plus assorted jaunts around the room. Going to the toilet and sink by herself. Getting in and out of bed by herself (thanks to all who suggested bringing "slippery" bed clothes to the hospital). Sitting at her table to eat. Yesterday the PT took her for a walk up the stairwell. She has been off the PCA for a few days. She did have a bad night Saturday painwise , it seems the oral meds were not lasting or strong enough. Sunday morning she spoke to Dr. Pashman and he got on the horn and revised her meds instructions and she was feeling much better in the afternoon when I was there. Yesterday they were talking about her going home Tuesday or Wednesday./ Barbara ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: GoGrlz12@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 11:10:00 EDT Subject: Re: HELLO Judy, Hi. My name is Cassy. I'm 11. I just got a charelston brace. I hate it. I've had it for about 3-4 weeks and I haven't gotton used to it yet. My curves are 40 and 38. What are yours? Cassy For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Funky2317@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 14:06:42 EDT Subject: boston brace Judy I am 12 and wear a Boston brace, my curve is 34 degrees. I wear it 20 hours a day, you? liz For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Karen Pilmer Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:06:46 -0400 Subject: Re: question Lauren, Just yesterday I got back from a twelve hour car trip I was dying of pain the whole way we had to stop and buy some asprin because I was crying . ~Erica~ pilmer@ncweb.com lauren.olson@usa.net wrote: > Is it just me or are car trips and braces worst enemies? I went on a car trip > wearing my brace and after a while it really hurt!!! Does this happen to > anyone else? > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Karen Pilmer Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:07:36 -0400 Subject: Re: question Take asprin and plenty of pillows with you Erica pilmer@ncweb.com Nikki : wrote: > I think that they are! i am going on an 8 hour car trip for the first > time in my milwaukee brace and i am anticipating a nightmare! does anyone > have any suggestions on how to make it easier? > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Karen Pilmer Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:02:47 -0400 Subject: Re: It takes more than guts!! KK, I like to wear overalls or baggy shorts and tank tops that come up pretty high. I think my cousin just likes how its in the shape of your body. ~Erica~ pilmer@ncweb.com Kaylin Morrissey wrote: > I only wish that I could have that opiionion. When I go on no matter how hot > it is I wear alot of layers. I guess it is b/c my brace is really big. My > underwear is to small for it so I have to wear special ones I have to wear > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Karen Pilmer Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:10:06 -0400 Subject: Re: School That can't be right or just about every teenager in the world would have scoliosis Erica pilmer@ncweb.com Stabin wrote: > Hi, everybody! Well, I think I mentioned that I finally got to go back to > school on Friday. You will not believe what they were teaching in my > science class. We were studying the skeletal system, and the teacher taught > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Karen Pilmer Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:13:20 -0400 Subject: Re: Scoliosis Chat Forum--My Chatroom We were staying right in Hyannis where JFK was found. I was bad about my brace too. but hey give me a break it's summer. Erica Kaylin Morrissey wrote: > thats totally kewl. I went to Marthas Vineyard for a month and it was soooooooo sad > about jkf jr. therewere alot of reporters thereasking stupid questions. It was > really disrespectful to everyybody on the island especially the family. Where are > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: D POPIUK Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:54:52 -0400 Subject: (no subject) Hi, I'm the one with the short note re Harrington rod sugery in 1967, much pain and degeneration now. Thanks for some of your responses. I'm not sure that revision surgery is really an option for me since I went through early menopause, age 39-45 years, and only found out last October that I have lost 28% bone mass - osteopenia. I am now trying to find some quality of life. I have finally applied for Long Term Disability and am awaiting results. It is a tense time dealing with Insurance Companies. I worked in pain for 13 years, lots of meds, etc. but reached the end. Are the rest of you working full-time? I was (am) a teacher and was very dedicated to my job. It was a very difficult decision emotionally but physically I know it's the right thing for me. Diane Popiuk ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "Sanette" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:32:45 -0400 Subject: endoscope below L2 From: Linda Racine .......performed below L2. How low does your fusion go, and who was your doc? Dear Linda, My fusion is from T10-L5 and my dr. is dr. Max Aebi in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Sanette ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "Sanette" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:45:54 -0400 Subject: walking "Jo" and Cecile reply From: Jo MacAleese >>> .......down our street. I would be a melted puddle ....towel and buying a treadmill. FYI - I have to push myself to really W A L K.>>> Dear "Jo" Thanks for the feed back- funny here the cold is the problem......I didn't want to get a treadmill last winter, because it was too soon after surgery and I was afraid I might fall. Couldn't walk outside because of risk of falling and slipping on ice and snow, so I took up swimming....Now I'm considering getting a treadmill again. What do you think is the risk of falling off? Sanette >>> From: CRBwow@aol.com What about walking in the early morning, or evening.....>>> Hi Cecile, I wasn't the one talking about the humidity (I wish.....;-) ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Kutie1745@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:48:04 EDT Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] Sabriel- Yep, no I was not premature. I was actually two weeks late, lol! Yes,I was dancing with a 75 degree curve. I take ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop and I absolutely love it and I will not quit no matter what. :) -Holly For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Linda Racine Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 14:50:40 -0700 Subject: Re: endoscope below L2 Hi Sanette... I'll look for Dr. Aebi at the SRS meeting and try to get the details about endoscopic surgery to the lower lumbar area. Thanks for the correction. Also, I've had a treadmill for about the last 5 years. On average, I use it 4 days a week. I've never (YET!) fallen off. ;-) - --Linda ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: PWright-Johnson Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 14:52:38 -0700 Subject: spinal fusion without instrumentation 30 years ago I had a thoracic spinal fusion by Dr. Risser of Pasadena (St. Luke's Hospital). My M.D. tells me that most of these surgeries were unsuccessful in the long run. I am now having quite a bit of pain in that area and am wondering if maybe the fusion is disintegrating or ???? Any info you could provide would be helpful - are there any studies being conducted on patients such as myself? Thanks - Patti Johnson (steelwymn@hotmail.com) ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Kutie1745@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:53:31 EDT Subject: Re: [Re: Under the brace] Ling- Hi, I had to wear a brace for a couple months this year and I got so hot that I had my doctor put holes in it. It just made it seem more hot than before. But it just might work for you. (: -Holly For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "Karen Kording" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:00:25 -0500 Subject: Re: walking "Jo" and Cecile reply I'm not sure you should be too concerned about falling off a treadmill. Buy one with handlebars and hang on; it's much safer that way. Karen - -----Original Message----- From: Sanette To: scoliosis-medical Date: Monday, August 16, 1999 4:45 PM Subject: walking "Jo" and Cecile reply > > From: Jo MacAleese >>>> .......down our street. I would be a melted puddle ....towel and buying >a treadmill. FYI - I have to push myself to really W A L K.>>> > >Dear "Jo" > ... ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Jo MacAleese Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:23:19 -0500 Subject: Re: walking "Jo" and Cecile reply Sanette - I was told that there was some discussion (which I obviously missed) not to long ago about treadmills (and padded ones at that?) here on the list. I'd like to know if anyone has a padded treadmill? Or knows anything about them? I'm not too worried about falling off. I like the idea of being able to vary my speed, walking indoors and even watching a little T.V. while I exercise. Jo ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: GoGrlz12@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 19:31:37 EDT Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] does anyone have any tips on how to get use to their brace? cassy For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Kutie1745@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 20:58:14 EDT Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] Cassy- The only advice I got is to keep wearing it and the longer you do the better is gets. -Holly For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: Funky2317@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:08:02 EDT Subject: Hello What helped me was right down the hours you wear it the first couple weeks, and you can see which hours felt most comfortable, for example the first couple of days 15 hours was the most I wore it. So wear it that many hours and add a few hours every few days until your up to the right hours. good luck! Liz For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "SLN" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:33:34 -0500 Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] cassy i understand what your talking about it took me over a month to get used to my brace try rubbing ochohol all over your stomach and you should get undershirts to wear under your brace if you wear a boston brace the compony makes special undershirt that have no seems and they obsorb your sweat.it may be hard to get used to but you'll get used to it i promise!!! Judy sniss@toad.net - -----Original Message----- From: GoGrlz12@aol.com To: scoliosis-teens@ai.mit.edu Date: Monday, August 16, 1999 7:56 PM Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] >does anyone have any tips on how to get use to their brace? > cassy > > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "SLN" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:42:22 -0500 Subject: Re: HELLO cassy On my other letter i wrote how you can get used to wearing your right wearing it is the pits!!!i have a boston brace how big is your brace does it come out of your clothes mine does'nt! my curves out of the brace are 13 and 27!!not bad at all but i did'nt start growing yet i am 11 and i am only 50 inches and i'm tiny i'm going into 7th grade and people think i'm going into 3rd.so i have not had my growth spirt so they think it will get worse than it already is during my growth spirt! write back!!!Judy sniss@toad.net - -----Original Message----- From: GoGrlz12@aol.com To: scoliosis-teens@ai.mit.edu Date: Monday, August 16, 1999 11:04 AM Subject: Re: HELLO >Judy, > Hi. My name is Cassy. I'm 11. I just got a charelston brace. I hate it. >I've had it for about 3-4 weeks and I haven't gotton used to it yet. My > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "SLN" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:47:52 -0500 Subject: Re: boston brace funky i did not have my growth spirt yet and i am only 50 inches they think my curves will get worse because i did not start growing yet my curves are 13 and 27 out of the brace your so lucky i wear mine for 23 hours a day it is the pits!!write back!!!! Judy sniss@toad.net - -----Original Message----- From: Funky2317@aol.com To: scoliosis-teens@ai.mit.edu Date: Monday, August 16, 1999 4:42 PM Subject: boston brace >Judy > I am 12 and wear a Boston brace, my curve is 34 degrees. I wear it 20 hours >a day, you? >liz > > ... For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: lauren.olson@usa.net Date: 16 Aug 99 22:09:42 EDT Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] Julie- Is there a special undershirt that you can buy? I just wear men's A-Shirts. that sounds really neato. How do you get them? Is there a catalog? sorrie for all the questions Lauren "SLN" wrote: > cassy i understand what your talking about it took me over a month to get used to my brace try rubbing ochohol all over your stomach and you should get undershirts to wear under your brace if you wear a boston brace the compony makes special undershirt that have no seems and they obsorb your sweat.it may be hard to get used to but you'll get used to it i promise!!! Judy sniss@toad.net - -a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "Jennifer Wright" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 20:50:14 -0500 Subject: Re: Follow-up after Surgery Diane, I had my original surgery (T3-L2) in 1963, by Dr. Harrington and I also was told I could do everything except ride (actually I was just not allowed to fall off!) horses or do gymnastics. I started having problems in my early 40's. Because the discs degenerate beneath your lowest fusion level due to the amout of movement at these locations, the need to extent your fusion is quite predictable. I agree that I was also given no warning of this probable development. I even went back to Harrington's original clinic and saw Drs. Dickson and Erwin and neither of these surgeons gave me the information about degenerative disc disease, flatback concerns that would be increased by extending my fusion, or any of the other information an adult needs who has had a fusion for 35 years. The information from this list has now equipped me to find the surgeons and to know the pros and cons of the possible procedures I may need. I welcome you to this list. You are fortunate that you have found these resources before you have made any mistakes about having the wrong surgery or, perhaps having the correct surgery done by the wrong surgeon. Where do you live? There are many of us here who have similiar medical histories and who are about your same age. I also was diagnosed with osteoporosis and started HRT prior to menopause due to my excessive bone mass loss. There are still many options to consider. Please seek out more information. Stay in touch, Jennifer ______ For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-medical-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: M0chaCream@aol.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 23:03:15 EDT Subject: Re: [Re: ~ * Hello * ~] Hey Cassy-- Well, I've been wearing my brace for about a month...and I'm pretty used to it. In the beginning..I hated it! I thought the waist area of my brace was too tight, i couldn't hardly move, etc. but now, sometimes I forget it's even on (except for those darn itches...)! Ok...believe it or not...I actually like wearing it sometimes because when I'm out of it...my back seems to...how should i say it....sag? LOL...yeah it's sounds strange...but my back sways to the side and it feels kinda awkward...but in my brace, I have really good posture. OK talk to ya later! ~Ling For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "scoliosis-teens-request@ai.mit.edu" with one line of text: "help". ------------------------------ From: "Georgina Van Horn" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 20:38:31 PDT Subject: Re: (no subject) Diane, I understand your position. I just retired as a principal of an elementary school. Teaching is even more physically and emotionally taxing. I felt the stress and long hours were not worth it. But for me also it was not an easy decision. I'm 57 so I was close to the age I wanted to retire. A teacher is always "on" so dealing with the job and pain is alot. I experienced it last year when I was leaning forward from my first surgeries. The screws came out and I got worse and worse as the year progressed. Don't know how I did it but I know I didn't want to continue. Thankfully, the revision surgery I had 4 months ago was successful and I can heal without worrying about when I should start again. 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