You dropped a bomb on me....

Ever have one of those moments where you get some news and you wish you could be anywhere but there? I had said moment on Thursday.

As some of you know, I have scoliosis and the pain has progressed over the past 2 years. I finally went to an orthopedist (read: back specialist) on Thursday.  I had been to see a specialist when I was 18 and he didn't see any cause for concern, said to come back in 5 years.  Well, 5 years came and went, I didn't have any pain - so no real reason for another visit. The last time I had seen x-rays of my back it was a 23 degree curve.  Kinda freaky, but I could live with it with the hope that it would correct itself over time.  Fast forward to Thursday. The second I saw the x-ray I started freaking out.  So I go back to the exam room, and spend the next 45 minutes waiting for the doctor to show me the x-rays and talk about them. So he comes in all serious puts up the x-rays and says that my curve is now over 50% and that not only is there a curve but there is a rotation as well that part of my spine has rotated under my left scapula, causing the pain in my shoulder blade. *queue panic* So then he mentions the only way to correct this is with surgery - rods and pins *panic increases*, So we talk a little bit more and he says he's going to refer me to a spine surgery specialist.  So now, I'm waiting for them to contact me regarding an appointment so I can in turn tell my parents who want to be there for this next consultation - it's when we'll talk about surgery, costs, recovery times, all that fun stuff. And possibly get it scheduled. So prayers through this whole ordeal will be GREATLY appreciated.

On a lighter note, the 5 pound increment weight loss goal/reward list I made for myself is doing its job - I am close to yet another 5 pound mark.