Last week I had an appointment with my surgeon who replaced my hips a year ago. All was very good with my hips.
Now he wants me to go see a specialist about my spine. I have already seen an orthopedic spine surgeon and he said he could not help me.
There is a surgury that may or may not help me. Because of the way my spine is abnormally curved from the AS, I guess they would remove one of my vertabrae (and I would assume put rods in.) I don't really know anything about this.
So my doctor wants me to find (he offered to help) and go see such a doctor just to see if they can do anything for me.

Has anyone else had a surgury like this? Was it successful? Were there a lot of complications?

Any help on this is much appreciated.

Becca

one or two on the site have had surgery. Habe a word with Dragonslayer, or Brad (Wolverinefan) They have had big operations.

Hi becca, many years ago, my Dad had 4 vertabrae replaced, once the area healed up, he no longer had pain there...I wish you luck with this and please keep us posted, big hugs...

Thank you both for taking the time to post. I appreciate it.

Michelle, thank you. I would like to avoid spine surgury at all cost. It seems far to risky. My doctor that replaced my hips wants me to find a surgeon just so I know my options. I am so blessed to have a doctor like him. He is not pushing for surgury but he also wants to see me be my best.

I don't plan on doing anything about it really soon (my doctor said within a year would be good) but I will keep everyone posted. You all have so much advice to offer.

Becca