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Offline Bracesx3

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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #15 on: 20. September 2023, 17:08:41 PM »
Yesterday was one week since getting my back brace. I’m up to 10 hours of wear time, though I was able to tolerate it longer over the weekend. Here I am wearing it. https://dereferer.me/?https://imgur.com/a/awgZsCF
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #16 on: 20. September 2023, 17:13:04 PM »
Yesterday was one week since getting my back brace. I’m up to 10 hours of wear time, though I was able to tolerate it longer over the weekend. Here I am wearing it. https://dereferer.me/?https://imgur.com/a/awgZsCF
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #17 on: 20. September 2023, 21:38:45 PM »
Congratulations! 5 days ago you wore the brace for 5 hours, now you already managed 10 hours!

Maybe in 13 days you will be able to wear it 23 hours!

May your braces help to finaly reach a healthy bite and spine!
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #18 on: 21. September 2023, 01:55:43 AM »
Thank you for sharing.  I am glad it is getting, if not easier, at least more tolerable.
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #19 on: 25. September 2023, 10:59:11 AM »
Congratulations for the ten hours and thanks for the pictures. What is the next step ?

How old are you ? Does anyone notice your back brace ?

Keep us updated !
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #20 on: 25. September 2023, 17:36:29 PM »
Thanks! I’m in my early 50s.
Ultimately, I will need to wear my back brace 20-23 hours a day. I had a tough time getting my hours in on Saturday, as my daughter had a scout event a ways from home that required a lot of driving and staying in the area until she was done. I haven’t mastered long car rides or driving in my brace yet. I should have had at least 13 hours, but only got 12. Yesterday, I was able to get 22 in. I’m going to try driving in my back brace today and see how it goes. If I can make it work, getting my hours in will be so much easier. 
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #21 on: 25. September 2023, 17:46:48 PM »
I should add that yesterday’s 22 hours in brace was no joke. I woke up to terrible muscle spasms in my middle back. I tried changing positions in bed to no avail, and ended up getting out of bed earlier than I wanted. I took some Motrin and a muscle relaxer that helped tremendously, but left me very unproductive for the first half of the day. I ended up taking a nap a few hours later, and when I woke up I didn’t even notice that I was wearing my brace for the first time. I’m hoping I have more of those experiences. Once I started moving around and doing what needed to be done around the house, my brace constantly reminded me of my new limitations.
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #22 on: 26. September 2023, 07:18:25 AM »
I hesitate to respond less I stick my foot in my mouth.  But it sounds like you are whipping that brace’s ass.  It is all down hill from here.  I know, easier said than done.   But it sounds like you are making incredible progress.  Thank you for sharing.  I don’t know what a scoliosis brace is like.  But I have broken enough bones to know that after a couple of weeks you do just seem to figure out how things work even though they don’t work exactly like they did before.  You will have driving down in no time.
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #23 on: 26. September 2023, 11:04:26 AM »
Quote from: Bracesx3 on 25. September 2023, 17:46:48 PM
I should add that yesterday’s 22 hours in brace was no joke. I woke up to terrible muscle spasms in my middle back. I tried changing positions in bed to no avail, and ended up getting out of bed earlier than I wanted. I took some Motrin and a muscle relaxer that helped tremendously, but left me very unproductive for the first half of the day. I ended up taking a nap a few hours later, and when I woke up I didn’t even notice that I was wearing my brace for the first time. I’m hoping I have more of those experiences. Once I started moving around and doing what needed to be done around the house, my brace constantly reminded me of my new limitations.

Wow ! You managed keeping it all day long so fast. It's impressive, even if it was annoying and painful. I think it'll be less difficult when you will be used to wear the brace constantly, even if you'll need to fight sometimes for not giving up.

What's your next goal ? Did you try going out with the brace on (out of your car) ? Does anyone notice it ?
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #24 on: 26. September 2023, 17:56:38 PM »
Quote from: radian on 26. September 2023, 11:04:26 AM
Wow ! You managed keeping it all day long so fast. It's impressive, even if it was annoying and painful. I think it'll be less difficult when you will be used to wear the brace constantly, even if you'll need to fight sometimes for not giving up.

What's your next goal ? Did you try going out with the brace on (out of your car) ? Does anyone notice it ?

I’m trying. Yesterday, I got in 20.5 hours. I drove with it on for the first time for my doctor’s appointment which was excruciatingly painful under my arms. Just when my original bruises faded, I have new ones. It was good in the sense that my doctor saw that some minor adjustments and possibly some padding is still needed.
I would say that defendant on what clothes I wear depends on how noticeable my brace is. The front portions (outriggers) over my collar bones would take a parka to hide. If I wear loose fitting tops, not much else can be seen, though the way that I walk along with the rigidity of my posture definitely gives away that I’m wearing a back brace. There are two circular cutouts in my brace. One on my right side and one over my left shoulder blade. My skin (and fat) bulge out slightly in those areas which looks really weird.
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #25 on: 26. September 2023, 18:15:25 PM »
Quote from: mr_90proof on 26. September 2023, 07:18:25 AM
I hesitate to respond less I stick my foot in my mouth.  But it sounds like you are whipping that brace’s ass.  It is all down hill from here.  I know, easier said than done.   But it sounds like you are making incredible progress.  Thank you for sharing.  I don’t know what a scoliosis brace is like.  But I have broken enough bones to know that after a couple of weeks you do just seem to figure out how things work even though they don’t work exactly like they did before.  You will have driving down in no time.
I’m trying. I found that the discomfort of wearing the brace as things shift around pales in comparison to the deep pain from unshifting that I experienced when I would take my brace off after getting my hours in. It was a decision of the lesser of two evils. I only got 20.5 hours yesterday because when it came time to make dinner, no one was home who could help me get ingredients that were on the bottom shelf of the pantry, the Dutch oven that was in the bottom cupboard, or help me put it in the oven. It seemed senseless to take the brace in and off during that time, so I left it off. As soon as dinner was in the oven, I put it back on knowing my family would be home when dinner needed to come out of the oven. Thankfully, there was no rebound pain in that hour. I’m finding I have to think about how I am going to do things ahead of time now with the sudden and extreme decreased mobility.I could not imagine how difficult life would be for someone who isn’t able to remove their brace or is in some sort of body jacket. These past two weeks have been quite a reality check for me, and I get overwhelmed when I think about having to do this for the next two years.

PS Im enjoying your story “The Split”
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #26 on: 26. September 2023, 18:19:34 PM »
Quote from: napacaster on 13. September 2023, 18:22:05 PM
I hope that you can get used to your brace very soon and it relieves your pain. Must be really tough for you right now.

Best wishes,
NapaCaster

Thanks for the encouragement. I wish I was more like Leigh and Rebekah- huge fan!
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #27 on: 27. September 2023, 02:51:46 AM »
Quote from: Bracesx3 on 26. September 2023, 18:19:34 PM
Thanks for the encouragement. I wish I was more like Leigh and Rebekah- huge fan!

Your brace sounds like it is much more uncomfortable than the braces my girls wear. From the picture you posted, I don't think that even Leigh or Rebekah would ever find any pleasure in wearing it. I hope that with time, things get better for you and thanks for reading my story!

NapaCaster
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #28 on: 29. September 2023, 17:02:13 PM »
Quote from: Bracesx3 on 26. September 2023, 17:56:38 PM
I’m trying. Yesterday, I got in 20.5 hours. I drove with it on for the first time for my doctor’s appointment which was excruciatingly painful under my arms. Just when my original bruises faded, I have new ones. It was good in the sense that my doctor saw that some minor adjustments and possibly some padding is still needed.
I would say that defendant on what clothes I wear depends on how noticeable my brace is. The front portions (outriggers) over my collar bones would take a parka to hide. If I wear loose fitting tops, not much else can be seen, though the way that I walk along with the rigidity of my posture definitely gives away that I’m wearing a back brace. There are two circular cutouts in my brace. One on my right side and one over my left shoulder blade. My skin (and fat) bulge out slightly in those areas which looks really weird.

Thanks for the updates !

Just a curiosity : do you manage staying feminine with that kind of brace and the clothes you wear ? Is it still possible to wear skirts or dress as much as you did (if you did) ? Do you need to wear an undershirt to make the situation a little less uncomfortable ? What was the reaction of your partner, your family and the strangers you meet ?
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Re: Double Braced
« Reply #29 on: 01. October 2023, 06:54:08 AM »
Yes, I am still very feminine in appearance. I wear skirts and dresses more often in warmer months. I’m sure my skirts will be fine, I’ll have to see how my dresses work. One of the benefits (and drawbacks) about the brace’s design is that my chest is not covered by the brace. The girls are very prominent, almost more so, under my clothing. I do wear a fitted tank top under my brace daily to protect my skin. I bought them in several colors to compliment whatever I am wearing in case they are visible.  I usually wear light makeup daily, my nails are almost always with polish since leaving the military, and my long hair is styled dependent on my mood and my plans for the day.
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