I've always been active in sports since I was little. I started gymnastics my third grade year, and just had so much passion for the sport. However, my 7th grade year my doctor diagnosed me with scoliosis. I Didn't know too much about scoliosis. The doctor went into further detail explaining that due to the huge percentage in curvature in my spine a brace wouldn't work, and I would need to have surgery. Immediately my first question was whether or not I could still do gymnastics? The doctor explained to me that I could pretty much do any other sport but gymnastics because of the rods and screws that would be place along my spine. The news devastated me.
However, during my surgical experience the staff were phenomenal, very helpful and accommodating.
However, during my surgical experience the staff were phenomenal, very helpful and accommodating.