MY SCOLIOSIS STORY: back brace, spinal fusion surgery, & recovery

[@alineese2769]

I just got my surgery yesterday,im in the hospital right now. And honestly it’s not that painful. And I got to eat actual food the day of my surgery but I threw it up lol. But if you do have to get surgery just know nothing will happen,you’ll do great. And I highly recommend getting it cause it’s worth it. I can already breathe so much better,and a bunch of other stuff.

[@fmfkfkdgfd8408]

Omg I am afraid to do it but if it’s worth it I am going to

[@alineese2769]

Is Kr that’s goods!

[@emilyjett4158]

I'm supposed to get it in 2 months and I'm super nervous

[@kezam.933]

How the pain on the first day

[@genesistorres8486]

Mine is tomorrow morning, it hasnt hit me yet lol

[@cristinaparra6261]

Omg I had scoliosis and I also got the surgery. I wore that back brace for like 3 years and it was HELLL.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Cristinaparra 0415 you can say that again!

[@jag9016]

Fuck the brace I never wore that shit

[@Brookemabryy]

Yeah I hated it,it was so uncomfortable to sleep in.

[@wallyfm123]

I have scoliosis as well. I just got my brace a few weeks ago. That shit is a medieval torture device. If it were up to me I would honestly just rather get the surgery than having to wear the brace for 3-5 years. My mom is so against the idea of getting surgery though which sucks...

[@The6Eternal6Dark6Lord]

I wore it for 2 years and no progress, still I had to do the surgery

[@abi_nguyen]

I just wore my brace for the first time yesterday and i cried my FACE OFF- thank u for sharing your story, it means a lot

[@EmilyNetzel]

its the start of a journey for sure, stay strong!! you got it :)

[@abi_nguyen]

Emily Edwards thank you!!!

[@derpmasterfreakho]

when i first got mine it was so painful but it’s been a few months and it doesn’t really bother me anymore hopefully it’s the same for you 💗💫

[@littlemschloe3427]

When I first put on my brace with my doctor. I cried so much, it was so overwhelming. But now, a few months later. It’s normal to me.

[@ryanredmond87]

@@abi_nguyen hope everything’s been ok in the last year for you

[@jenna665]

i have 3 curves, one in my lower back which is about 45°, middle back which is 66°, and my neck has a 30° curve. i had 2 braces, both of which i never wore out of discomfort and how self concious it made me. i absolutly hate my body right now. i want surgery so badly, i just want to look normal. im at a loss. im so depressed. i just want to sit in a ditch and never come out. i dont want anybody to look at me. i have always been very short and small because of my scoliosis and i cant stand it. i have no confidence left at all. scoliosis is the worst thing that has ever happened to me, and it will always be in the back of my head no matter what i do. there is no escape from my body.

[@samarali8489]

Please check out Dr. Loren Fishman and get a consultation via Skype or in person if you can. I had a 68 degree C curve in my middle to lumbar spine and after a year of doing the exercise routine he gave me it reduced to 52 degrees and is still reducing as i'm continuing the exercises, this is not a scam or anything I promise please check it out

[@ES11777]

@jenna UwU Did you get the surgery, sweetie? You are not alone in this! Many people have this condition or worse... Remember to live your life to the fullest no matter what.

[@ES11777]

@jenna UwU Did you get the surgery, sweetie? You are not alone in this! Many people have this condition or worse... Remember to live your life to the fullest no matter what.

[@EmilyNetzel]

i completely agree with what she said!! we are all here to help each other, you are not in this alone

[@iiitsnoor]

Samar Ali how old were u when u did the exercises

[@krisannaelmore7655]

I got my done on October 1 2019 I am recovering very well it has been a month so far

[@alineese2769]

Krisanna Vlogs I got my surgery yesterday lol

[@totidelano7519]

Krisanna Vlogs i had mine on January 7 2020 and im still recovering. Scoliosis surgery is tough man. Every time I look back on the memories of the hospital days i can’t help but tear up

[@meiphan1258]

How much for the surgery ? And do you guys know after the surgery, it will have any affections when we ‘are getting older ?

[@wallyfm123]

@@totidelano7519 I might get surgery if my curve gets worse. I just have a few questions that I hope you can answer. Depending on the answers it might put me in great relief. Does insurance cover the surgery cost? How painful is the surgery/recovery? We’re you able to get back to your daily normal life without any complications? Can you bend normally? Are there any movements that cause pain? Is the surgery permanent or do they remove the rods and other stuff after you stop growing?

[@miarichardson1725]

Can you share your doctor are your results good?

[@abbymck98]

my brother actually got his surgery done today, and seeing your videos has helped me cope with the anxiety and fear I had. He's recovering well and he made it through. Thank you for the emotional support today lol.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Abby B awww that makes me so so happy to hear!!! thank you for sharing, thinking of your brother and family this week!

[@allyanaedu9691]

You dont know how much this video means to me. I’m getting surgery during the summer, and when I found out I needed to I completely broke down. I’m so scared and worried about what could happen, but I know I’ll be okay. Watching this video gave me a little bit of a heads up and hope. Thank u so much❤️

[@mikaelab1587]

heyy did u do it and if so hows recovery?

[@allyanaedu9691]

Mikaela B I actually had to reschedule it because of the pandemic! But I’m seeing my doctor in December to try to schedule it again

[@EmilyNetzel]

So sorry that I never got back to your comment but thank you so much! just knowing that I helped one person makes me so happy. Keep me updated if you get it rescheduled!!

[@kirstyr2354]

Hi. My brother is in surgery as I’m watching this vlog. I was just looking up the recovery after surgery. He has a 83 degree curve. He’s 17 and he has a double curve x

[@EmilyNetzel]

my heart goes out to him and your family!! thinking of yall, praying that all goes well💜

[@kirstyr2354]

He’s come out of theatre. Went in at 12:30 and out at 8. Thank you x

[@talialynn0]

my scoliosis surgery is in 14 days, and i’m so excited because i hate the appearance of my back and how my body is uneven, ive struggled with my lack of self esteem for years now. but i’m sooo nervous, i’ve never had surgery before and i’m just overwhelmed.

[@paytonk4187]

yah I feel u, i was so nervous the day before my surgery that i was ill, but it went perfectly and it hurt a ton to get up and sit but a month after I felt ready to go back everything, even tho i wasn’t aloud, tho i may have still have practiced a little😉 it’s all worth, hope it goes well!

[@isabellabonne]

Glad you were brave enough to tell your story. Love that for you💛💛

[@EmilyNetzel]

Aww, thank you for the support💛💛

[@brookedelaney4775]

i remember being tested for scoliosis in middle school, it was terrifying. girl i’m proud of you for going through this

[@EmilyNetzel]

thank u!! it means a lot

[@daisycarnathan]

thank you so much for sharing!! i can relate to lots of stuff you are talking about. i’m currently going through the bracing process! i understand the struggles, concern, doctors, back pain, appointments, x-rays, and self consciousness. it’s awesome to hear stories about other girls like me!!!❤️❤️

[@EmilyNetzel]

Omg thank you! Praying for you through this!! I know it’s tough, but in the end it’ll be worth it 🤍

[@hoonilee3697]

This vid made relieved the anxiety I had. . . Ty so much Im gonna get one planned for next year

[@ashleyluongo7163]

I’m seeing this one year later but I went through the same exact thing!!

[@ciaramaya4417]

I’m getting my brace sometime this week I’m nervous 😬

[@kidsriches4590]

I am getting fitted for one in like 2 weeks

[@kathrynhatfield2686]

Thank you so much for posting this! I just got informed a month ago that I need surgery for my scoliosis. I have another appointment on the 7th of January to find out what the full plan will be but now I’m not as nervous because I know what to expect.

[@ryanredmond87]

Great that she’s helping people.wish I was confident enough to do videos ,but always happy to talk to people.although maybe I’m not the best person ,however I’m alive and can walk so could be hell of a lot worse without surgery

[@kyliepowell]

I had a back brace and wore it for about a week. Mine was huge, it completely covered my chest and it stuck out in every angle. I remember the first time I put it on I just cried (I was 11). I didn’t go to school because of how scared I was. The last time I wore it was when I went to the garden centre to get flowers with my dad. I have social anxiety and all the weird looks and stares I was getting caused me to have a panic attack. It made it so hard to breath that I almost fainted. When I went to bed that night the Velcro wrecked my bed sheets. After that I never wore it again. My curve has gotten worse and I’m hoping to get surgery one day. I really wished the brace worked out but I remember just thinking about it made me cry. This video really helped me. Thanks

[@EmilyNetzel]

Aww of course!! Always here to help, I feel you! I absolutely hated my brace it is not for everyone. Proud of you for giving it a shot!!!

[@tvcat16]

I'm older but I'm finally having scoliosis correction surgery in two days after being diagnosed with it ten years ago. I have an eighty something degree curve.

[@ΣταθηςΣταθοπουλος-χ4η]

How did your surgery go?

[@tvcat16]

@@ΣταθηςΣταθοπουλος-χ4η it went well. I'm recovering nicely. My incision is almost completely healed but it's getting itchy. I'm achy sometimes but no real pain. And I'm straighter and bit taller now apparently lol. No one let's me do anything but the only thing I can't really do is bend over. But my range of motion is improving over time with my own efforts.

[@martarodrigues8977]

I also have scoliosis and I wore a back brace for 3 years and I’m going into surgery this Friday and I’m so nervous and you’re vídeo helped me a lot like knowing what you went thru and kinda getting ready for what I’m gonna get thru (even if every experience it’s different) and now with covid my mom it’s not going to be able to be with 24/7 and that makes me a little bit nervous. But thanks you’re vídeo helped me a lot

[@camilapollero4595]

I have been diagnosed like three years ago i never searched videos of people telling their stories. I'm wearing a Boston brace since day one and I'm so tired of it, people really think is easy but they don't know how emotionally exhausting it is.

[@EmilyNetzel]

you're so strong!!! i'm here for you!

[@baileahook744]

Thank you so much, this video has really helped! I found out around 2/3 months ago that I have severe structural scoliosis and we started to talk about my options however with the coronavirus they said they can’t do anything for 3 months so I’m just stuck at home panicking about the operation. This video as put me at ease thankyou so much xx

[@EmilyNetzel]

Bailea Hook i’m so sorry to hear that, but soso happy that this could help. please reach out if u need anything!!

[@kharisray9898]

My back pain is terrible and my shoulders are a few cenemeters uneven, my mom was supoost to scedual my first xrays last may, hut she still hasnt and its honestly scaring me

[@EmilyNetzel]

babie_xiao don’t be scared!!! just schedule and appointment and itll all be good

[@kharisray9898]

@@EmilyNetzel my mom has to scedual it bc im not even 16 yet, but she is procrastinating and it sucks, but this video was good to watch

[@EmilyNetzel]

babie_xiao dont freak!! it’ll all be okay and thank uuu

[@kharisray9898]

@@EmilyNetzel no oroblem, and ill try my best not too :)

[@Sapjerr]

had my surgery last tuesday still in a huge huge amount of pain but dont worry guys your doctors will help

[@Sapjerr]

im back no pain anymore but had a question does anyone elses metal work move inside there body

[@khadijakhaaan]

can anyone give me advice or tell me how they felt during a few weeks into recovery? because currently i feel like i’m not doing good enough like it’s still hard for me to walk, eat, i have tummy aches, and can’t even get out of bed myself still and i’m just concerned about how i’m doing :(

[@taliarblx]

im getting my surgery monday (2 days) and im sooo scared. was it scary orr like what was it like when u woke up??

[@khadijakhaaan]

talia rblx hey! don’t worry luv i felt the same exact way and it’s really nerve wracking at first. i tried my best to stay calm on the way there and while i was meeting with my doctors before the surgery and such they really calmed me down! so they of course put you to sleep and when you wake up you’re a bit loopy and such but slowly you clear up. it’s a bit painful at first since you have a whole different shaped spine so it obviously feels different. genuinely the pain comes and goes but you learn to get used to it and it’s there for only a little bit! i felt completely painless about 3 weeks after surgery so it’s a slow process but it’s worth it :)

[@khadijakhaaan]

talia rblx if you have any more questions feel free to ask! i’m here

[@taliarblx]

Khadija Khan aww thanks so much, this makes me feel so much better. i cant even tell u how anxious ive been about this and i can barely eat. i met the surgeon a few weeks ago and he gives me rlly creepy bad vibes. so im just kinda scared about that too? but it could be in my head. i hope i recover quickly because i havent been in any form of sports or exercise lately and i feel like ill be so weaaak.. i'm glad u came out okay! ill update u when i get it if i can remember 🥺

[@khadijakhaaan]

talia rblx aweee i was just as anxious since it’s a big change but it’s a good change ☺️ and omg same my surgeon creeped me out too but hey all they have to do is the surgery and other people like the nurses and such help you out! and i’m not an athletic person at all and i think i’m recovering at a normal speed, and you do end up being a bit weak afterwards like i’m still trying to regain some strength! it’s a slow process but it works haha and thank u! i hope you come out better than ever! good luck and if you wanna talk more sometime if you have instagram mine is @khadijakhaaan feel free to message me if you ever need to

[@cailygoff727]

I have scoliosis and I can’t we’re a brace because I have 13 vertebrae’s instead of 12 and mine just keeps getting worse so I’ll problem have to get surgeries!

[@nicoled4558]

Such a good video! I’m looking into this surgery for myself. Do you feel any sort of aching/nerve pain after the initial recovery? As in 6 months into recovery and beyond, I’m terrified of being in more pain after than now. Currently dealing with daily back pain, numbness, headaches, and hip pain. Also are you able to “feel” the hardware inside? Or does your back just feel like one unit, I’ve heard some people say they can feel it which is obviously super scary.

[@EmilyNetzel]

thank u!! and no, i have pain sometimes but it is just when i over work myself. it is a million times better than before the surgery, but pain is different for each person.

[@alineoren1543]

I did scoliosis surgery and I feel just like you❤️❤️ thank you for your help I love you so much😍 love from Israel 🇮🇱

[@Aj-ze6ds]

Can you bend and arch your back and what degree was your curve?

[@miaaverie3535]

I have it too! The crazy thing is is I’m more worried about my future kids having it.. even tho that’s far from now. I’m super insecure about it and feel people would treat me differently if they knew I had it. I’ve heard ppl in my school make jokes about it as well. And Ik this sounds sad but I’m scared a guy would never like me if he knew I had it :(

[@EmilyNetzel]

GIRRLL!! you are beautiful inside and out and do not ever be afraid of someone not accepting you as you come!!! embrace your differences

[@miaaverie3535]

Emily Edwards AW thank you !!! This made my day 💜💜

[@kaleighmitchell3569]

i just found out today i have scoliosis and in scared straight

[@paytonk4187]

kaleigh mitchell the best of luck to you! Hope all goes well, God bless u 💛

[@christinaphillips3560]

Hi! It all depends on how bad your scoliosis gets if you need spinal fusion. I may likely be getting it soon. I have a S curve of 74 and 89 for each.

[@joshuaparsons3956]

i don’t think they got the joke🤧lmao

[@mohammadsaid9131]

Hello everyone, I have an accident, my middle back is really afftected. After accident there is space in D10 (mid back) the Docters just gives me medication for pain also I am have done phyioherapies and doing exercise at home. Did any have done surgery for such accident. Do I need surgery to cover or pull the upper and lower back to fix the space.?? Thank you.

[@cosmi_ic7691]

I’m about to get mine on the 11th of December. I have double with 52 and 33 degree curves respectively. This was really informative, thank you so much.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Thank you!!! Thinking of you and praying that your surgery goes smoothly!

[@georgiabolton7841]

Omg no way I’m having mine December 14th!!! ❤️sending love hope all goes well for you!

[@Brookemabryy]

I have scoliosis right now and I just went to see my Sergeant and he told me that I need to get surgery and in January of 2021 I am getting surgery on my back.

[@AM-cf4dn]

Im getting mine in January too! Good luck ur gonna do great

[@elliefrankel9849]

i have scoliosis and i got my brace the other week and I had to be in it all the time after a week I have surgery mid march.

[@laurahanna6767]

hiiii! I also have scoliosis and ive been wearing a back brace for almost a year now...its really not that bad!

[@jessreilly7207]

Laura Hanna How many hours a day do u have to wear it?

[@laurahanna6767]

Jess Reilly I am wearing it over 20 hours a day and I got so used to it that it feels weird not to wear it! Haha

[@jessreilly7207]

Laura Hanna ughhh for some reason mine just doesn’t feel normal. It hurts all the time and the pads are always jabbing me 😔

[@laurahanna6767]

Jess Reilly I’m really sorry to hear that! How long have you been wearing it for? And have you been wearing it often? Cause your back may change over time and maybe that’s why the back brace is uncomfortable for you now...I would suggest asking an expert!

[@jessreilly7207]

Laura Hanna I’ve been wearing it for 12 hours a day for the past 4 months! My doctor says that it still fits and I also believe it does. It’s just that it for some reason has never gotten comfortable! I honestly just wish I didn’t have to wear it 😂

[@sarahmplays9663]

My son was diagnosed with scoliosis in January. He has a s curve. his curve was 26 degrees. He had to wear a night brace. He we back to the dr in June now is 46 degree the dr wanted to do surgery but wanted to try day brace going back in September and scared it’s going to be worse. As a mom it’s hard to see your babies go through something like this.

[@EmilyNetzel]

I am so sorry to hear this. I cannot relate from the mom perspective, but my mom can and just watching me stay strong helped her so much. Praying for your son!

[@iiitsnoor]

How old is ur son and did the day brace benefit him? Btw I have scoliosis too and my mom was more scared than me , moms are always scared for their children and want the best for them

[@emilyb2621]

i have to get surgery in like july , and i’m legit terrified💀 but after surgery, i know you can’t bend your back or anything like that for a while. ik this is a stupid question but will i ever be able to bend my back?😂💀

[@EmilyNetzel]

that’s not a stupid question!! but you won’t be able to bend your back where the rods are. i promise you get used to it, it becomes normal

[@AngelaGamer]

@@EmilyNetzel I have just had my surgery on 24th of June and i'm really sad because i won't be able to bend my back like I did before 😟

[@isabellabonne]

Watched the whole thing. Super interesting! Ya learn something every day! 💕

[@darshakmehta6536]

I had back injury 3 years ago then ahain i had a year ago and now i found out i have a mild scoliosis and dr told me to have physical therapy for 1 month and let's see we will see about operating scoliosis. I am 27 and when i was 23 i had back injury. Let's see. Wish me luck and ty for this video.

[@jocelynlopez2236]

This helped!❣️i just got my surgery in July 17,2020

[@EmilyNetzel]

that means so much to hear! hope you’re doing good

[@lillyana-rosecowie7330]

can you bend and touch your toes like normal? bc i am contemplating whether to get it

[@jocelynlopez2236]

Lillyana-Rose Cowie oh yes I can ! I mean the fist like 2 month of recovery will be kinda hard I recommend having a lot of patience but I mean I have 9 months from my surgery now & I feel 100% good

[@iiblix6463]

hey man i got surgery last thursday and ive been experiencing rib pain because my scoliosis moved my body and i got a head tilt any chance u experience that? and if so when will it go away? please answer i beg

[@EmilyNetzel]

I didn’t specifically experience rib pain, but my whole body was defintely ina. state of shock from being changed so drastically. I believe that it will go away as you heal. Praying for a smooth recovery for you!

[@iiblix6463]

@@EmilyNetzel ah ok because i cant go outside rib pain hurts too much

[@sc_273]

I’ve gad surgery 11 days ago and I’m feeling like it didnt happend, like, minimal pain

[@jennaker-fox101]

I got my surgery 4 Nov 2020 and I remember the most painful thing was standing for the first time and I would’ve never thought that sitting could be so uncomfortable

[@mirunamunteanu2567]

Hii! Since had that surgery, after u have it done, does it hurt? I mean, I know that they put in your back metal sticks or whatever but after that, does it hurt when it's healing?

[@EmilyNetzel]

it was very stiff in the healing process but i am okay now!

[@lamberfam3808]

How long did it take you to like do sports after surgery cause I’m getting scoliosis surgery on January 7

[@EmilyNetzel]

My doctor did not want me doing full physical activities until 6 months post op, but I started to run and do light workouts at 3 months post op

[@mackfam9798]

i had the surgery and i am two weeks from having it and it has been hard i have been depressed and have anxiety and crying and screaming in pain and please pray for me and i am doing better than i was but still in pain and it is hard. these are the worse 8 weeks of your life.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Mack Fam i couldn’t feel for you more!! you will be in my thoughts in prayers💜 let me know if i can help you in any way

[@williamamy2585]

I pretty much had the same experience everything that you said in the video everything was what I wanted as well every video that I have watched has never been that clear and honest about like how to cope with it thank you so much you are the best inspiration that I have had apart from my parents my grandparents and my boyfriend who is now my fiance thank you

[@EmilyNetzel]

AWHHHH, you have no idea how much that means to me!!! thank u💜💜

[@ES11777]

Omg you remind me SO much of another youtuber ashley wicka, you even speak the same, it's actually scary lol

[@EmilyNetzel]

omg aww i watch her!! ahahha thank u and reach out if u need someone to talk to :)

[@jayciehughes6645]

I have brace and it hurts so bad and I don’t ware it and now I am scared that I will have to have surgery

[@EmilyNetzel]

always here to help!

[@ingridramirez4436]

Thank you so much I think now I am ready. I am afraid, but if you said is not that bad I am confident now. Thank you.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Of course!!! Lmk if there is anything I can do the help!

[@nadirabumi9652]

hey i'm getting my back brace this week, can someone tell me what it's like? like how long does it take to get used to? is it painful?

[@alexacarreras5045]

It is a little bit uncomfortable and can make yo ur back sore at first, and depending on the type of brace you get it can be really uncomfortable at times but you learn to deal with it. just make sure to make yourself wear it because if not you’ll get surgery

[@EmilyNetzel]

what she said, it can be uncomfortable but not painful. you’ll get used to it!

[@jessicanunn5886]

I had scoliosis I hated every bit of it I went on this scoliosis web page on Facebook and I met so many different ppl with the same condition as me I could talk about anything on there

[@ASILxiong]

Can you share what page that is? I would love to join that group!

[@500_]

I got my surgery nov. 25, first day at home and I'm watching for advice in youtube. How long did it take you to get up by yourself? I'm scared my family will get bored of me wanting to walk a bit to get more comfortable every hour.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Victoria Ávila My mom was pretty much with me the first couple weeks 24/7!! I would change positions a lot. I’d lay down for an hour or so, then sit up, and then walk around. It gets easier and easier everyday!! Just walking and do your small exercises/stretches helps a lot!

[@loganjackson1197]

I had my surgery last week and my back feels really stiff and i can barely bend do these feeling go away after a few months or is it permanent

[@EmilyNetzel]

You’re gonna be really stiff for a while, but you’ll gain movement and feeling as you recover!

[@hannahbewley5617]

omg lol, for my first surgery i was laughing so hard too, and they was asking me questions too, and i was like sorry im laughing, and stuff, and after i woke up i was saying crazy stuff, i wanna get my other surgery, but im stressing so bad

[@ashleylauro1402]

I know this was a year ago and I’m so scared because I have to get surgery in like 1 month and I’m so scared

[@EmilyNetzel]

i’m here to help anyway that i can! you got this!

[@tvcat16]

I had my surgery almost a month ago. I was very scared but for me it wasn't bad at all. I had a very good doctor. I hope yours went/ goes well.

[@FlashbangCS]

i hope you don’t mind me asking but what was the cost around?

[@EmilyNetzel]

not sure, i was so young and my parents didn’t want me worrying about that

[@FlashbangCS]

@@EmilyNetzel Oh Ok thanks for responding!

[@hicat1595]

Do you still have the video about your brace?

[@aregreatmanatees7381]

i got my scoliosis surgery last week and i’m not at home restinggg my curve was a S the top curve was 63 and the bottoms was 43 degrees i tried bracing but whenever i wear them fir a long periods of time i would get bruises when i take them off so i stopped and went for physio therapy but none of the work and the degree got higher and higher so i decided to get surgery the rod was only for the top curve so that i can still have my flexibility from my bottom spine because over time the bottom spine would straighten itself since the top curve was straightened and honestly i don’t regret having the surgery although i’m missing school and having my nationals this year but yesss don’t be scared trust the doctors you’re under great care 😚😚:D

[@hannahbewley5617]

im sorry for all the comments, ig its kinda like a rant, idk, but i wonder how im gonna walk bc of the virus, like, the hospital obviously has kids in there with it, but idk, ig it'll work out, idk why i scare myself, like im not gonna wake up or something, ig bc i already had one surgery, so idk, but im glad everything worked out with u :)

[@EmilyNetzel]

don’t worry keep commenting girl get all the thoughts out!! and yes i can’t relate about the virus but everything’s gonna work out n be okay

[@jessicarangelyt]

love this video ❤️

[@oliviabrewer1565]

I had to have surgery for scoliosis back in February 2019, it was pretty severe. However, I am feeling much better. The experience of the surgery is different for everyone, but if you're reading this and worried about it, don't be, you will do just fine! :))

[@EmilyNetzel]

This is the positivity we love to hear!!! Hope you’re doing good :)

[@kezam.933]

How was the pain on the first day

[@notmechloe9447]

I'm going to surgery today and I've had scoliosis for 2 years and wore a brace

[@EmilyNetzel]

thinking of you!!!

[@ryushinjination2863]

scoliosis isn't really common in my country, ive been wearing for 1 3/4 years and it was torture. thankful i didnt need surgery but i was and still am the only one i know in school who wears a brace and it really sucks getting judged. thanks for sharing ur story

[@EmilyNetzel]

Itsmehshinni i know how tough it can be! stay strong!!

[@arikay2477]

Getting surgery next week and I’m terrified

[@EmilyNetzel]

everything's gonna be okay!!

[@kezam.933]

Getting my surgery inna few months, I’m literally crying, I have some questions how was the pain the beginning and how long was it till u could acc go to school

[@emilyjett4158]

I'm getting a surgery in November!!

[@EmilyNetzel]

everything’s gonna be okay!! i was out for school for about two months, but it is different for everyone.

[@Hummingbirdie3267]

I found I have scoliosis and I have to have spinal fusion in three months and I’m so scared 😱 😭

[@Nini-lq6og]

Trying to convince my doctor to let me get the surgery! I found out during high school and I had to go through the whole back brace experience at that time, purely hated it. They didn't even mold it from my body literally made one purely from my x-ray and then did some trimming when I was there :'(

[@yourstinky2394]

Did your scar ever get smaller?

[@paytonk4187]

it’s been a year for me and the scar is barley visible, sometimes it just looks like a shadow.

[@laurynelse9079]

Love It❤️ So Glad Everything Went Good! Probably TMI, But I’ve Heard You Have To Get A Catheter... If You Did Was It Bad?

[@EmilyNetzel]

I actually forgot to talk about that!! and no they put it in while you are asleep so you don’t feel it. When they remove it it is a bit of discomfort but nothing too bad.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Lauryn Else That’s crazy!! I’m too young to worry about it now, but I’ve thought about not being able to get an epidural before because of my back. But for me prior to my surgery I experienced more aching and after my surgery is when i delt with nerve pains but that was only when I overworked myself and did more than my body could take. My pain before was a whole not worse than after. I would recommend surgery if you have talked to your doctor and he thinks it is suitable for you and the pain. It is a difficult and long recovery so you may have more to figure out before you would get it since you have a son and are older than I was. If you need to talk about it more or have any more questions feel free to dm me on instagram!!

[@MakeupbyChrissy12]

I have scoliosis and am really just scared of the scar. Has your scar faded or you can still see it very well? Also how big is the scar

[@EmilyNetzel]

my scar is actually really good!! you definitely see it but i like it that way, its very thin so i wouldn’t worry too much about that. the most important thing is to put sunscreen when you are in the sun so it does not burn

[@ZanziOfficial]

I’m just getting my brace in a week and I’m terrified how it’s gonna be I have a 45 degree curve and because I’m growing still idk how it’s going to turn out

[@EmilyNetzel]

Wish you all the luck, you got it!!!! Keep me updated!

[@iiitsnoor]

How old are u

[@iiitsnoor]

I have scoliosis too but I’m 16 so I can’t correct my scoliosis anymore

[@EmilyNetzel]

Pl M Hi! Hope you’re doing okay! You should still be able to get the surgery at 16. Let me know if you have any questions and wanna talk about it :)

[@ZanziOfficial]

Pl M 16 too I’m getting my brace Wednesday

[@ellafriedman2250]

Did you do physical therapy? Cause I found out I needed to start treatment 2 weeks ago and I just got fitted for my brace and and I’m getting a PT evaluation tommorrow

[@EmilyNetzel]

Ella Friedman No I never did, but a lot of people do!

[@marinasanchez6849]

i’m three weeks in recovery i feel way better it’s just really bad pinching sharp pain did you ever experience that and how long omg i feel like recovery is going by so slow ☹️

[@EmilyNetzel]

I’m glad to hear that the surgery was successful and yes that is normal and sadly one of the most uncomfortable pains, keep powering through!!! i know that it can be exhausting, but it will get better!

[@juicylucyfn7073]

Hi, I doubt you will see this because you posted it a year ago but I watched the whole video and my first x ray was at 32 as well and then I jumped to the high 40’s in 6 months! I’m currently on the waiting list but all operations are postponed due to corona virus so hopefully I’ll get it done soon, your video really helped! Thanks :)

[@EmilyNetzel]

Lucy Elms Awh of course!! Let me know if I can do anything to help :)

[@juicylucyfn7073]

Emily Edwards Thanks! I feel really confident at the moment, I just want it to get over and done with lol

[@iiitsnoor]

How old are u

[@juicylucyfn7073]

@BlackpinkInYourArea yes I think I was 13 when I was diagnosed but I’m 4 months post op now and it had progressed a lot xx

[@juicylucyfn7073]

@BlackpinkInYourArea 10 degrees is quite a small curve, and everyone’s curve is different so it’s hard to say whether it would get worse

[@sallapoykio124]

I just heard today that my sister, 10yo, has scoliosis. Just recently diagnosed and apparetly it's curving fast...

[@Lol-st7sk]

I have scoliosis ( 48 degrees lower curve and then 50 on the higher one I think) I hate how I have a waist on one side and the other one not lol Did the surgery fix that?

[@nikaliinsta6481]

hi i had my surgery 10 days ago and yes my curve is gone

[@EmilyNetzel]

for anyone seeing this, i just uploaded a scoliosis q&a if you wanna check it out (:

[@christinaphillips3560]

Great vid! How much mobility did you loose?

[@EmilyNetzel]

Thank you! and it’s not necessarily mobility but more so flexibility, I just can’t bend my spine where it is fused

[@christinaphillips2130]

No problem!! Ooh wow! I may be getting fusion in 2021 and I am nervous :)

[@The6Eternal6Dark6Lord]

anyone who did the surgery years ago , do you feel lower back pain? It's been 9 years since i did the surgery

[@EmilyNetzel]

i do when i push myself too hard that day, but when i lay down and rest it goes away!

[@The6Eternal6Dark6Lord]

@@EmilyNetzel when I lay down sometimes it gets worse, I'm trying to find some lower back exercises that are safe maybe that helps

[@Marieee180]

Omg I relate to so many things you said, the sitting down pain, the car ride home, the rat's nest hair, the stickiest band aid ever (I screamed when my mom took it off lol)... I got my surgery back in 2012 so it's been a while. I was wondering, do you still struggle to sit down? Because you looked pretty relaxed sitting down in this video. I still look really really really straight when I do and it's so uncomfy, like I feel so stuck and it makes me really insecure cus I look like a stick lol. I basically have 0 mobility in my spine, did it loosen up for you?

[@EmilyNetzel]

It has not loosened up but the last few vertebrae of mine are not fused so I have a little bit of mobility in my lower spine. I can relate with the stick thing though ahhaha so many people comment on my posture and I honestly think that’s a great bonus, although sometimes you may wanna be able to slouch it just creates problems in the long run!

[@shesheperson8558]

I have kyphosis which means that I’m hunched over. My curve is 80 degrees and it was so bad that my lungs couldn’t fully expand. With physical therapy now it’s at a 70 degree curve

[@mleevil]

I just had my spinal fusion surgery last Monday and i can’t tell you how similar are stories are! I just wanted to ask about how you dealt with the soreness and back pain after the operation. I haven’t been sleeping good and i’m always waking up in discomfort so i would love some advise or tips as to what helped you get comfortable.

[@EmilyNetzel]

okay so i experienced the same discomfort and honestly you just have to do your best to make it work, it gets better i promise!! i would have multiple pillows diagonally stacked behind me to wear it was slanted like a hospital bed and that was the best position for me

[@iasminanov2118]

im scared af of surgery but i need it and im almost 20 so fuck

[@Tennkpt]

I have to go next month & have my surgery. I have a 90degree curve & have to go have it done ten days before Christmas. Which is also right around my birthday. I am 37 & have a son & am very scared. Can I e-mail you?

[@EmilyNetzel]

Yes! my email is in the description (:

[@oliviagarrett2943]

Did they fully correct your spine?

[@EmilyNetzel]

yes!

[@claudiasummers2842]

This may be a little weird of a question but how did you deal with your period during the recovery?

[@EmilyNetzel]

I honestly got lucky and had it right before the surgery so I didn’t get it again until I was able to walk around relatively normally

[@claudiasummers2842]

@@EmilyNetzel okay tysmm

[@wedareal7528]

I just found out I have Scolosis last year my curve was 55, I’m thinking about getting the spinal fusion

[@mikaelab1587]

have you done it?!

[@wedareal7528]

Nah not yet, still saving money for it. When I do I’ll update the status.

[@mikaelab1587]

Corbett Robinson ok! hope u get it!

[@wedareal7528]

Mikaela B thank you it means a lot

[@mikaelab1587]

Corbett Robinson :)

[@milamaulida6296]

Im watching this video while I have been having a terrible backpain the whole day today. Thinking about getting surgery someday. But a doctor I was talking to told me that the surgery won’t make my body to be flexible anymore and will be very rigid, it scares me a lot. How do you feel now? Is the surgery really change your whole life? I know you must feel a lot better with surgery but does it really make your body rigid after at least 6 months recovery?

[@EmilyNetzel]

Mila Maulida It doesn’t make your body rigid your body just adjusts to how it can move!! I can’t bend the fused part of my spine but i promise you don’t think about it, just gives u great posture. I feel great now, it definitely changed me but I don’t think about it everyday.

[@milamaulida6296]

Emily Edwards thank you, its nice hearing from you Emily! So happy that youre doing very well after getting the surgery

[@npiwek3]

Thank you

[@emilyjett4158]

Im supposed to have my surgery in 2 months and in reallllllllly scared.

[@EmilyNetzel]

I know it can seem very overwhelming but you got it girl!! Always here to answer any questions you might have :)

[@emilyjett4158]

@@EmilyNetzel thank you! I'm just nervous about it, it's supposed to be a longer surgery too but ill let you know!:)

[@annamayeromero7890]

What was your degree level ??!?! I am going into surgery soon and I’m SOOO SCARED !!! I’m at 50sum top and bottom

[@EmilyNetzel]

I was around 50 when I had the surgery!!

[@leahskywalker3323]

Watching this vid in a back brace that I've been wearing for almost 3 years for 22 hours a day :/ have a consultation in 3 weeks to see if I need an op - wish me luck 🥲

[@EmilyNetzel]

Praying for you Leah!! Let me know if there’s anything I could do to help. I know it can be so difficult, but it’s just making you stronger! 🤍

[@therevivalawaken.]

Woah you speak quite fast. Were you nervous when you were recording the video?

[@victoriawhite4865]

Hi my name is Tori I'm 23 years old and I have scoliosis. First of all thank you for sharing your story Emily. I was diagnosed on June 4th, 2010. I never had to wear a brace because I was not a candidate for one. It honestly was scary because the specialist who diagnosed me could only tell me my spine was going to get worse (my curves were already 30 and 35 degrees at diagnosis) and that I wasn't a candidate for a brace. I saw a different specialist in 2013 and he was the surgeon who did my fusion May 7th, 2013. In November of 2015 my hardware was removed due to a late term spinal infection (well the infection was actually in the tissue under and around the spine). Over all I'm really proud of what I've been through. I do have one question for you though, did you struggle with anxiety or any emotional issues before or after surgery? I only ask because I did and I'm just curious if its normal or if i'm crazy. I struggled with anxiety and I was clingy to a few specific people who were like my safe people if that makes sense.

[@EmilyNetzel]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you for sharing your story, and personally I did not struggle with anything like that after my surgery, although I promise you aren't crazy. It definitely was a difficult and long recovery process and adjustment

[@calebberkheimer5425]

Good video I'm getting the surgery I'm nervous what all are you hooked up to?

[@mikaelab1587]

heyy how's recovery?

[@Hayes212]

how old were u

[@EmilyNetzel]

14!

[@Redacted1010]

I get surgery next month 😥 I'm so nervous... Were you scared?

[@EmilyNetzel]

I was very nervous, but that is completely normal!! everything will be okay I promise

[@caylie7475]

I got the surgery on December 26, 2019... four days ago. It is VERY sore and it feels like you are laying on a brick when you lay on your back. But it is getting better each day and each day is something to look forward to!

[@sailormercury_moon7907]

I got scoliosis ima start wearing my brace again

[@hannahbewley5617]

do u have anyway i can message u like instagram or something, i had my surgery!! and i have some questions about showering lol, ik i need help im just trying to figure something out :) if not its ok, i understand

[@EmilyNetzel]

Hannah Bewley omg yes of course!! dm me on instagram! @emily.edwards18

[@umiadia]

I have too