Scoliosis is the curving of the spine. I was diagnosed with scoliosis two years ago, in my eighth grade year. There are two curves , the c-curve and s- curve. I had the S-curve. Although I do not have any pictures of my back before surgery, I can only present my scar.
My curve was not severe enough for surgery and after tracking my curve for a year it gotten worse. I suffered chest pain, the need to cough, and respiratory problems that I overlooked for my dad’s smoking. After ninth grade year in the summer I went into surgery. To be honest, it was the most nerve wracking thing ever. I thought it was the last time I was ever going to breathe or see again. There were chances of the surgery failing and being paralyzed. The most vivid thing before surgery was my mom having tears stream down her face, holding my hand telling me, “it’s okay, I prayed. I love you.”
If you look closely you will still see a slight curve in my back. There’s only so much a spinal fuse can do, but I’m happy. I remember the first breath I had when I reached back to consciousness. I remember the curvature of my lips. I remember how amazing it felt to be alive whether or not if I could move. I remember asking the nurse numerous time if I was alive. Her response the same. I remember pinching myself. Now here I am alive 9 months later and more appreciative of life. The gift to live everyday.
-I’m considering surgery o:
