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rachel's avatar

this is amazing. i am an acute care PT, and work with so many people post-neurosurgery procedures like this- thank you for sharing. and although the pandemic did definitely play its part in your story, i am so grateful your surgery date was before the shutdown and hellscape of hospitals during the swell of the pandemic. praise for a continued, sweet, post op life!

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Lindsay Scholz's avatar

That's incredible that you help so many people with your PT work, Rachel! I'm so grateful that my surgery date was pre-lockdown as well – I often think about what the outcome would have been had I delayed scheduling my date. Thank you so much for your sweet words and encouragement!

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Rebecca Lötscher's avatar

Thank you for sharing this very personal experience with us. ❤

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Lindsay Scholz's avatar

Thank you for reading, Rebecca!

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Amanda DeWoody's avatar

You are so brave! In both your experience and in sharing it.

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Lindsay Scholz's avatar

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Amanda! It was truly a wild experience, and one that I'll never forget.

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Lish Andres's avatar

What a journey; what a strength you are. Beautifully written.

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Lindsay Scholz's avatar

Thank you so much, Lish – it’s been a very healing 5 years!

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Little by Little🤍's avatar

Thankyou for sharing:)

you have come a long way and it’s so fascinating to see how resilient humans can be.

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Lindsay Scholz's avatar

Thank you! It's mind-blowing sometimes, to witness what our bodies are able to endure and overcome. Feeling grateful for health and happiness :)

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Shreya's avatar

This is a beautifully moving essay. Thank you. Sending you love and gentleness always. 💙

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Lindsay Scholz's avatar

Thank you so much, Shreya!

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The Growth Habit's avatar

Thank you for sharing your story! Beautifully written. I suffer from scoliosis, and I know the pain...I've had doctors tell me to have surgery and not have surgery. I've found some solutions that work for now, but we will see what the future holds. I appreciate your brave story, though; it makes me feel less alone in this journey. xx

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Jemy Rae's avatar

How beautiful! You are so strong!

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