Can you share more scoliosis surgery horror stories?

One horror story could be about a patient who had an infection after scoliosis surgery. The infection spread and caused a lot of pain and required additional surgeries to treat. It was a nightmare for the patient as they had to endure long hospital stays and strong antibiotics.

Sure. One success story is about a young girl. After scoliosis surgery, she was able to stand straight for the first time in years. Her pain decreased significantly, and she could participate in normal physical activities like running and dancing again. It was a life - changing experience for her.

Sure. There was a case where a patient's eyes became extremely sensitive to light after PRK. They couldn't go outside during the day without wearing very dark glasses. Even with the glasses, any exposure to bright light was painful.

There is a case of a young woman. Her scoliosis was causing a lot of breathing problems. After the successful surgery, her spine was straightened, and her lungs had more room to expand. As a result, her breathing became normal, and she no longer got tired easily. She is now able to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, which was almost impossible before the surgery.

Sure. Mesh erosion is a common problem in these horror stories. The mesh can erode through the surrounding tissues, which is extremely painful and can lead to long - term damage. In some cases, it can even perforate the bowel, causing serious internal bleeding and infection.

One sad scoliosis story is about a young girl. She was really into dancing. But as her scoliosis got worse, the pain made it impossible for her to keep up with her dance classes. She was so sad as dancing was her passion and she had to give it up gradually. Every time she saw her friends dancing, she would feel a deep sense of loss.

Sure. One success story is about a young girl named Lily. She was diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age. Through regular physical therapy and wearing a proper brace, her spine curvature improved significantly over time. Now she can lead a normal life, participate in sports like swimming, which is also beneficial for her condition.

Well, I've heard of a person who had eyelid surgery. The doctor made the incisions in the wrong places, and as a result, the person's eyes looked very unnatural, like they were always half - closed. And there was a breast augmentation horror story too. The implants ruptured soon after the surgery, causing a great deal of pain and requiring more surgeries to fix.

I heard of a case where during hand surgery, there was an infection that set in post - operation. The infection spread rapidly and the patient suffered from extreme pain and swelling. Despite strong antibiotics, it took weeks to get the infection under control and the patient's hand was left with some permanent disfigurement.

One horror story is about a woman who went for a liposuction in the Dominican Republic. After the procedure, she had severe infections and the incisions didn't heal properly. She ended up in constant pain and had to have multiple follow - up surgeries in her home country to try and correct the damage.