u/No_Can_4298

Hi everyone,

I'm a 20M diagnosed with Scheuermann's kyphosis, currently sitting at an 84° curve. I'm seriously considering spinal fusion surgery and I'm trying to get a realistic picture before making a decision.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have actually gone through this surgery (not just general info I can find online). Specifically:

• Recovery: How long before you felt somewhat normal again? How long until back to work/school/gym?
• Pain: How was pain management short-term and long-term? Any chronic pain afterward?
• Mobility/flexibility: How much did fusion limit your range of motion day-to-day?
• Results: Did it fix the curve/posture the way you hoped? Any correction loss over time?
• Regrets or things you wish you knew: Anything you'd do differently, or wish someone told you beforehand?
• Pros vs cons: If you had to weigh it now, was it worth it overall?

Would also love to hear from anyone who decided against surgery and managed the curve conservatively, how that's gone for you too.

Thanks in advance, trying to make the most informed decision possible here.