I Can Go Anywhere and Do Anything!
In 2009 I had back surgery to correct a severe case of scoliosis. One orthopedic doctor said that the angle of my spine was so severe that if I received a jolt just right my back could break. During the surgery the doctor nicked my spinal column temporarily paralyzing my right leg. I was in the hospital for 27 days, 20 of those in post surgical ICU.
I was in a wheelchair for about 6 months. I used a walker for about 6 more months and I used a cane for about another year. I still have to take my wheelchair with me in case I have to do something that requires stamina, which I still do not have. The quads in my right leg are still very weak and may never completely recover.
To be able to function, before Dr. Braile, I was taking heavy duty narcotic pain killers every day (for about 2 ½ years!). Generally I took 2 to 4 Oxycodones every day. However, with Dr. Braile’s assistance I now take 2 to 4 pain pills per WEEK! He is keeping the spine above the fusion straight and not allowing the muscles in my back to curve my spine back to the right again. Right before my first appointment with Dr. Braile I had seen my back surgeon and he told me he thought we were going to have to do surgery again and add 1 or 2 more vertebrae to the fusion. My thought was “I DON’T THINK SO!”
I am now able to function in a reasonably normal manner. I am still slow but I walk unaided, and I can go anywhere and do anything. I still take advantage of the scooters that are available in grocery stores. I do sit when I need to sit and when I am in real pain, I will take a pain pill. Overall my quality of life has improved about 100%.
I now keep a stack of Dr. Braile’s cards in my wallet so I can pass them out to anyone who is looking for a fabulous Chiropractor or to anyone who is contemplating back surgery. He is MARVELOUS!
Debbie from Marietta
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